Paragliding in El Cocuy

To the west of El Cocuy village a dark cliff looms out of the greened landscape. This peak is call Maohama. It is the spot easiest to access in PNN El Cocuy for practicing parapentismo, or paragliding. Any time of the year is good for leaping off its heights and soaring like an Andean condor over the crumpled earth of this corner of Colombia. The best month, though, is in July when El Cocuy pueblo hosts a parapentismo festival.

Location:
Cocuy , Colombia

Paragliding and Hangliding

Getting There
Contact the national park office or Coopserguías in El Cocuy village to arrange an excursion with guide.

Travel Tips: A guide is mandatory for this type of excursion.

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: None

Trekking and climbing in Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. Afterwards, soaking in the hot springs at Güicán.

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 30 Jun 2008

Updated: 30 Jun 2008

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