Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness or lies supine in a cocoon-like 'speed bag' suspended below a fabric wing. Wing shape is maintained by the suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing, and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.

Many people prefer to practice paragliding in Ibarra because of the environment and scenery that exists in the surrounding area. Visitors with or without experience can fly perfectly over mountains and lagoons, and there are also inclusive flights for people with reduced mobility.

Another benefit of paragliding in Ibarra is the easy access with vehicles to the starting point. Flyecuador is the official paragliding school in Ibarra. 0984875567 / 062 953297 - www.flyecuador.com.ec