| Paragliding in Dominican Republic
More than 30 paraglider pilots conform the free flying community in Dominican Republic. Consistent temperatures and wind patterns bring healthy flying conditions all through the year, making the island a paragliding paradise.
The best XC season in the Dominican Republic is autumn and winter in the Northern hemisphere, showing higher bases and drier, cleaner air. Four big mountain ranges define the shape of the country with three peaks over 3000 m high and more than 10 summits over 2500 m. Big valleys between these ranges form a variety of aerologies, rounding up the special characteristics any good flying destination needs...
Our partner site, CaribbeanFreeFlying.com, has all the information you will need about traveling and paragliding in Dominican Republic.
A description of Dominican Republic's flying sites is available in the Flying Sites page, along with a nice map showing the sitess locations and cross country potential. The map also shows some tourist info that could be of great value.
A number of nice paragliding photos can also be found in the Photo Gallery, not only showing some of the most beautiful flying sceneries, but also picturing Dominican people and Dominican countryside... A second paragliding photo gallery is available, the Visitors' Gallery, displaying some breathtaking shots.
A complete set of Frequently Asked Questions are answered as well, with plenty of information about the best way to spend your free time in Dominican Republic.
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