I love parasailing. It is such a relaxing and peaceful activity. It’s thrilling for those who aren’t used to heights, but you’re attached to a parachute above water, so it’s at a very slow and comfortable pace. Mexican tour guides make it a little more fun than your typical parasailing adventure and you’ll hear why. It’s an activity suitable for both kids (5+) and adults. I wouldn’t recommend this for toddlers and younger unless there is an adult staying on the boat with them at all times.

How do I get here? We went to Medano Beach and came across many beach vendors, so parasailing along with jetskiing is what we decided to go with. What’s nice about Mexico is that you always have these options, however, if you prefer to plan out your days and would like to research who you’re signing up with, Tripadvisor is a resourceful tool that I like to use as well.

When: All year round on sunny days

Cost: Anywhere from $60-$140 depending on how many “flights” you’re doing

Who: Beach vendors or TripAdvisor (to be safe)

Duration: 1 hour or so

Tips:

• Bring waterproof camera or a camera you feel safe bringing on a boat

• Lots of sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Hat

• Bathing Suit & Cover-up

My personal experience: I went parasailing for the first and only time the first time we arrived in Cabo. My brother and I decided to take the “double flight” where both of us went up together. I’m glad we did it together because personally, I’m a little fearful of heights. The ride up and down was surprisingly pleasant. It ended up being more relaxing and peaceful than a thrilling and scary adventure. You can appreciate the water and the scenery from up high and it’s a lot cooler temperature-wise. You’re up in the air for about 10-15 minutes following your boat. On the way down, our Mexican tour guide decided to “dunk” us in the water before reeling us in. I’m glad he did because it was unexpected and hilarious. Thank god my digital camera at the time didn’t get ruined, but it was so worth it. This is a great family activity and one of the best places you can parasail.