{"id":17453,"date":"2026-09-29T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=17453"},"modified":"2026-09-29T09:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T14:49:06","slug":"a-breathtaking-flight-5-pilots-complete-historic-paragliding-flight-from-panamas-highest-peak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/travel-transportation-tourism\/a-breathtaking-flight-5-pilots-complete-historic-paragliding-flight-from-panamas-highest-peak\/","title":{"rendered":"A Breathtaking Flight! 5 Pilots Complete Historic Paragliding Flight From Panama’s Highest Peak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Five paragliding pilots launched from the summit of Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa<\/a> on Friday, September 25, completing a descent to Los Llanos in Paso Ancho<\/a> as part of the Baru Challenge paragliding<\/strong> initiative. The flight began at 3,475 meters above sea level, marking the first coordinated expedition of its kind from Panama’s highest point<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The descent, organized under the slogan “One flight, two oceans<\/a>,” took place in the Tierras Altas district<\/a> of Chiriqu\u00ed province<\/a>. Organizers confirmed all five pilots had prior paragliding experience and completed the route after safety planning that accounted for altitude, wind patterns, terrain shifts, and rapid weather changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The “One flight, two oceans” concept references Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa’s unique geography, on clear days, both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea are visible from its summit. Paragliding on Panama’s Highest Peak.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Baru Challenge Paragliding Event Schedule and Public Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Baru Challenge 2026 runs through Sunday, September 27, with flights subject to weather conditions. Event organizers previously established a launch window between 6:40 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., a timeframe chosen specifically because atmospheric stability is highest during those hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spectators can watch the flights and landings free of charge from the Los Llanos sector. The event aims to position Chiriqu\u00ed as an adventure tourism destination while showcasing the region’s landscape from an aerial perspective. The “One flight, two oceans” concept references Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa’s unique geography, on clear days, both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea are visible from its summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa National Park spans approximately 14,322 hectares of cloud forest and mountain ecosystems. By Sachagriffin – Own work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Environmental Protections at Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The flights occur within a protected area established by Executive Decree No. 40 on June 24, 1976. Volc\u00e1n Bar\u00fa National Park spans approximately 14,322 hectares of cloud forest and mountain ecosystems. Panama’s Environment Ministry has emphasized that recreational and tourism activities must remain compatible with conservation goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors attending the event are advised to use reusable water containers, pack out all waste, and refrain from removing plants, animals, or other natural materials from the park. These guidelines apply throughout the three-day event window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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