Water sports and adventure in Paracas: where the action is on the bay
Paracas Bay means calm water, a steady southern breeze and one pier, El Chaco, where almost everything on the water starts. These are the adventure options that leave from there, what each one asks of you and how to fit them into one day.
Updated on 5 October 2026
Parasailing: the bay from above
The one adventure on the bay that asks nothing of the passenger. You sit on the back platform of the boat, the canopy fills and you rise gradually over the water; you land on the same platform. Fly solo, as a couple (Duo) or as three (Trio). Prices are per flight, from S/ 200, life jacket included.
- No experience and no swimming needed.
- Ages 10 and up; minors aged 10 to 17 fly with their legal guardian.
- Exact time slots every morning and afternoon.
- Confused with paragliding? Read parasailing vs paragliding.
Inflatable water park on El Chaco beach
On the same beach sits the inflatable water park of Yakupark Adventure, YakuFly's sister company: floating slides, obstacle courses and balance challenges on the sea. It is the plan for families with children who are still too young to fly. Tickets and opening hours are on its website.
Boat trips and the Ballestas Islands
The boats to the Ballestas Islands, the classic Paracas outing, also leave from El Chaco. For the full guide to the area, see what to do in Paracas (in Spanish). Anyone who does not want to fly can ride YakuFly's boat as an onboard companion for S/ 35 and watch the flight from the water.
Planning an adventure day in Paracas
- Book parasailing first: it is the only activity with exact time slots and limited seats.
- Fly in the morning and keep the afternoon for the water park or a boat trip.
- Driving down from Lima the same day? Afternoon slots give you time for the road.
- Wind decides: if the port authority does not allow departures, the flight is rescheduled at no cost or 100% refunded.
Frequently asked questions
What water sports can you do in Paracas?
From the El Chaco pier on Paracas Bay you can go parasailing with YakuFly, spend the day at the Yakupark Adventure inflatable water park on the same beach, and take a boat to the Ballestas Islands.
Is parasailing in Paracas suitable for beginners?
Yes. The boat lifts you seated in a harness and lands you back on its platform, so no experience or swimming is needed. Passengers fly from age 10 and must weigh between 40 kg and 160 kg.
How much is parasailing in Paracas?
YakuFly charges per flight, from S/ 200. A tandem flight for two is S/ 350. Prices are in Peruvian soles and include VAT and life jackets.
How do I pay from abroad?
Online bookings are paid with Yape, Plin or a Peruvian bank transfer. If you do not have a Peruvian account, message YakuFly on WhatsApp at +51 977 766 325 before you travel and the team will arrange it.
Can someone come along without flying?
Yes, as an onboard companion for S/ 35: they ride the boat around the bay, watch the flight from the water and take the photos.
Prices, time slots and booking: parasailing in Paracas. Leer en español.
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