AQP → TCQ

El Misti Volcano

Immediately after takeoff from Arequipa, look for the perfectly symmetrical cone of El Misti, the symbol of the city.

Pichu Pichu Massif

A rugged mountain range consisting of several peaks that look like a sleeping person, visible shortly after departure.

Tambo River Valley

A vibrant green agricultural strip that contrasts sharply with the surrounding lunar-like desert terrain.

Moquegua Highlands

Dramatic views of the high-altitude plateaus and the distant foothills of the central Andes mountain range.

Pampa de La Joya

Vast stretches of white sand and unique crescent-shaped dunes known as barchans that drift across the desert floor.

Pacific Horizon

On clear days, the distant blue line of the Pacific Ocean is visible beyond the coastal mountain ranges.

Tacna City Approach

An excellent view of the 'Heroic City' and its surrounding orchards as the plane descends into the valley.