ATV and Paragliding near Medellín: Fly over Cocorna Canyon

Ride dirt trails, then soar above waterfalls in a single morning

This activity combines a one-hour ATV ride through the countryside near Guarne with a tandem paragliding flight lasting up to 25 minutes over Cocorna Canyon, surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, professional tandem pilots, and lunch are included; the full outing takes about seven hours from Medellín. Weather in the canyon is unpredictable and flight time may be shorter than 25 minutes if conditions shift, though the operator reports a 95% success rate for flights based on historical data.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV ride, paragliding, and lunch

• Pick up at hotel
• 1 hour ATV ride
• Arrive at paragliding center
• Up to 25 minutes paragliding
• Lunch
• Return to Medellin
• Arrive in Medellin

The Experience

Guarne's off-road paths and open countryside set up the morning: you start with a one-hour ATV ride through the landscape, arriving at the paragliding center by midday. The terrain is built for the ride itself, not just transit between stops — the operator emphasizes the trails and scenery as part of what you're paying to do.

The paragliding happens in Cocorna Canyon, where you fly tandem with a professional pilot for up to 25 minutes if conditions hold. The canyon sits surrounded by huge mountains and waterfalls, but weather there behaves differently than it does in Medellín, and wind or temperature shifts can cut the flight shorter than the maximum. The operator's database shows a 95% success rate for flights, though you should know that if weather prevents takeoff entirely, you get a $55 refund per flight. A bilingual guide and medical insurance are part of the package.

The day runs seven hours total: pickup at your hotel or a specified address at 9am, the ATV ride from 10:15 to 11:15, arrival at the paragliding center by noon, flight time around 12:15pm, lunch at 1pm, and return to Medellín by 3:30pm. Children are welcome from age 14 onward. The weight limit for paragliding is 289 pounds, and the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Hotel or address pickup in Medellín.
• one-hour ATV ride through Guarne with the vehicle and all-terrain paths.
• tandem paragliding flight with a professional pilot for up to 25 minutes over Cocorna Canyon.
• bilingual guide throughout the day.
• medical insurance.
• and lunch after the flight.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ecoventure

Is this one for you?The full outing takes seven hours from pickup to return, so it works best if your morning and early afternoon are clear. If you need to be back in the city by early evening or have other plans by mid-afternoon, this combination may not fit your schedule.

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Top questions

How long is the actual paragliding flight?

The paragliding flight lasts up to 25 minutes if weather conditions in Cocorna Canyon are stable. Wind or temperature changes can shorten the flight, and the operator notes that canyon weather is difficult to predict and often differs from Medellín's conditions.

What happens if the weather is too bad to fly?

If weather prevents the paragliding flight from taking off, the operator refunds $55 per person. The ATV ride and lunch still happen regardless of flying conditions.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch is included in the activity and is served after the paragliding flight, around 1pm, before the return to Medellín.

What is Cocorna Canyon like during the flight?

Cocorna Canyon is surrounded by huge mountains and waterfalls. The landscape below includes the canyon walls and water features, though flight time and visibility depend on the day's weather conditions.

Can children do this activity?

Children are welcome from age 14 onward. They ride the ATV and can fly tandem with a professional paragliding pilot, subject to the same weight and health guidelines as adults.

Is there a weight limit for paragliding?

The maximum weight for paragliding is 289 pounds. The ATV ride has no stated weight restriction.