Paragliding · Jacó
How to choose
Four options cover Jacó with prices ranging from 163 € to 246 €. For extended airtime, Zion Paragliding offers a 2.5h tandem paragliding flight at 163 €, requiring no experience and conducted in Spanish and English. If you prefer a benchmark 1 h flight, Katto Sky Tours provides tandem paragliding at 175 € with support in Catalan, Spanish, French, or English. For a shorter entry point, Parapente Pura Vida offers a 20 min flight over Esterillos East for 163 €. For a premium sunset experience, Katto Sky Tours jaco provides a 1 h flight at 246 €. The Pacific coastline and jungle-backed hills of Puntarenas make these high-visual-impact flights. Reserve ahead when thermal conditions are most reliable for soaring above the Costa Rica coast.
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Our picks
Jaco Paragliding Flight the Pacific Ocean Esterillos East
At 163 €, this 20 min flight provides the lowest entry price to fly over the Pacific Ocean.
Tandem Paragliding in Jaco, Costa Rica
At 163 €, this 2.5h tandem flight provides the longest experience available over the coast.
Tandem Paragliding Flight over Jaco, Costa Rica
This 1 h tandem flight at 175 € includes guidance in Catalan, Spanish, French, and English.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
Launch is the peak adrenaline moment: you accelerate into the air within a few steps and the Pacific coast of Jacó drops away below you instantly. After that, the thermal soaring phase is smoother but the altitude exposure stays constant throughout the 1 h flight with Katto Sky Tours.
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy this?
Not necessarily. Most first-timers report that the sensation is less vertiginous than expected because there's no solid edge to look over. The harness keeps you in a seated position, and your pilot manages the glider entirely. That said, the height exposure is real and sustained for the full 1 h.
Is this actually suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The physical level is explicitly “Everybody welcome” for 2 of the 4 tours, including the 1 h flight, and the format is tandem, meaning a certified pilot from Katto Sky Tours handles all controls. Your only job is to run a few steps on takeoff.
What time of day is best to fly over Jacó?
Morning slots typically offer smoother air and clearer visibility over the coastline and surrounding hills before afternoon thermal activity builds up.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7 °C | 126.8 mm | Good |
| February | 22.6 °C | 59.5 mm | Peak |
| March | 22.5 °C | 134.1 mm | Good |
| April | 22.7 °C | 273.2 mm | Possible |
| May | 22.1 °C | 504.3 mm | Possible |
| June | 21.4 °C | 761.7 mm | Possible |
| July | 21.7 °C | 731.1 mm | Possible |
| August | 21.7 °C | 616.5 mm | Possible |
| September | 21.3 °C | 740.4 mm | Possible |
| October | 21.1 °C | 639.5 mm | Possible |
| November | 20.9 °C | 505.9 mm | Possible |
| December | 21.3 °C | 167.7 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable, non-loose clothing since the harness wraps around your body for the full 1 h flight. Leave bulky bags at your accommodation: a secure pocket for your phone is enough.
Getting there
Head to the Katto Sky Tours meeting point on Costanera Sur in Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas, easily reachable in under 2 hours from San José via the Costanera Sur highway.
See also
Updated September 2026