Quick answer
Yes, you can go skydiving in Puerto Escondido in 2026: the tandem jump with Skydive Puerto Escondido exits at ~13,000 ft (≈3,960 m) and lands on the sand of Playa Zicatela, with USPA-certified instructors. Standard price is about $4,600 MXN. With KORU RENT you reach your appointment with your own ride and no rush.
Is tandem skydiving safe, and what does it depend on?
Statistically it is very safe, though nothing guarantees absolute safety: it depends on the operator, the gear and the weather. According to the USPA, 2024 saw 9 civilian fatalities in the U.S. (a record low), a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 jumps across 3.88 million jumps; tandem averages ~1 fatality per 500,000 jumps and 2023 closed with zero tandem fatalities. At Skydive Puerto Escondido the instructors are USPA-certified.
Who do you jump with, and from what altitude?
The reference operator is Skydive Puerto Escondido, based at Playa Zicatela. Per its official page, the tandem jump exits at ~13,000 ft (≈3,960 m) with up to 60 seconds of free fall and lands right on the sand, with views of the Oaxaca coast. Some media sources cite ~14,000 ft with the parachute opening at 2,500 ft; take the operator's official figure as the baseline and confirm when booking. The operator advertises regular operation Wednesday to Sunday; historically jumps were seasonal (late October to Holy Week), so confirm the calendar and availability.
How much does it cost and what are the requirements?
How do you get to the drop zone at Playa Zicatela?
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) sits ~3 km from downtown and just ~8 minutes (~9-10 km) from Playa Zicatela, where the drop zone is. In 2025 it handled 948,590 passengers, up 11.58% from 2024, with 8 airlines operating. Once you land, a car or a motorbike gives you the freedom to reach your appointment early without depending on taxi schedules or third parties.
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