Paragliding with Seb Ospina in Colombia. Photo: Seb Ospina
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Adventure Mode: Exploring mountain culture in Colombia

Colombia beyond Roldanillo

8 December, 2025, by Seb Ospina

Most XC pilots know about Roldanillo in Colombia, but Jericó and Fredonia is an area further north, about 45km southwest of Medellin. The conditions are different – you’re not flying flatlands but mountains, so you have to deal with all that implies. 

The views are better, the weather requires a bit more...

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