Quepos: Parasailing Manuel Antonio & Ocean Landing
Parasailing above Manuel Antonio's islands and beaches
You receive a brief safety overview, get fitted with a harness and life vest, then walk into the air and float 400 feet above the Manuel Antonio coastline for your choice of 15 or 30 minutes. A guide on a wave runner waits below to bring you back to shore when you descend into the Pacific. All equipment is included, and you're back on the beach within an hour.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Parasailing experience at Espadilla Beach
- Receive parasailing overview
- Get fitted with harness and life vest
- Hook up to parachute
- Follow flying instructions
- Walk on beach and float up
- Enjoy views of Manuel Antonio coast
- Land gently in Pacific Ocean
- Return to shore via wave runner
What’s included
All safety equipment including life jackets and harnesses, the parasailing flight itself (15 or 30 minutes, your choice), the water landing with wave runner pickup, and GST. Beach chair and umbrella rentals are available for an additional small fee if you want to stay on the sand afterward.
Times
- Every day 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30
Before you book
Operated by Aguas Azules Parasailing & Watersports Tours
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The experience
You're standing on Espadilla Beach in the center of Quepos, the Pacific stretching out in front of you, when the harness clicks tight around your waist. The boat crew runs through the steps (it takes maybe five minutes), and then you're walking backward into the sand, the parachute already catching air behind you. Three steps and your feet leave the ground. There's no jolt, no moment of panic. You just rise, steady and smooth, until the beach shrinks below and the whole curve of Manuel Antonio National Park spreads out in front of you like a map someone drew just for this view.
The flight itself is the strange part, not scary, just weightless. You're tethered to a boat moving slow along the coast, and for 15 or 30 minutes (you pick), you're hanging in the air watching the water change color, the small islands pass underneath, and the jungle meet the sand at angles you've never seen before. A guide on a wave runner stays below the whole time, tracking your position. When it's time to come down, you descend toward the ocean, and the last part happens fast: your feet touch water, the guide pulls up on the wave runner, and you're being towed back to shore, still dripping, still grinning.
Aguas Azules runs the operation from Espadilla Beach itself, which is the public beach just outside the national park entrance. You can fly solo, with one other person, or in a group of three, and the whole experience (briefing, gearing up, flight, and water landing) takes about an hour from start to finish. If you want to make a full day of it, beach chairs and umbrellas are available for a small extra fee, so you can dry off and stay on the sand afterward.
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want a view of Manuel Antonio that doesn't require hiking or a boat tour, and you're comfortable with heights. The flight is the whole point, so expect to spend 15 to 30 minutes suspended 400 feet above the water, which is what makes the view possible.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need experience to parasail?
No. The crew gives you a full briefing on the beach before you fly, and the ascent is gradual and controlled. It's designed for all fitness levels.
What if I'm afraid of heights?
Parasailing is not recommended for people with vertigo. The experience involves floating 400 feet above the water, so it's worth considering before booking.
Can children do this?
Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on the beach. For actual parasailing, check age and weight requirements with the operator when booking.
What happens if I'm pregnant?
Parasailing is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring a photo ID that matches your reservation name. You won't be permitted to fly without it. Everything else, including life jackets and harnesses, is provided.
How long is the whole experience?
About an hour total, including the safety briefing, gear fitting, flight, and water landing.
Can I choose how long I fly?
Yes. You can select either 15 or 30 minutes in the air.
Is Espadilla Beach easy to reach?
It's in central Quepos and has public transportation options nearby. The beach is the public access point just outside Manuel Antonio National Park.
Quepos: Parasailing Manuel Antonio & Ocean Landing
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