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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the high-altitude Andean Paramo to the deep Amazonian jungle, culminating in a better angle for the iconic Cerros de Mavecure during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Sumapaz National Park

Views of the world's largest Paramo ecosystem with its unique high-altitude lagoons and peaks.

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Inírida River Meanders

Spectacular views of the river's tight oxbow loops and dark water contrasting with the bright green jungle.

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Cerros de Mavecure

The iconic ancient granite monoliths (Pajarito, Mono, and Mavecure) rising abruptly from the jungle floor during the approach.

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Guainía Rainforest

Dense, unbroken tropical canopy of the Amazon-Orinoco transition zone as you descend into Puerto Inírida.

The Cerros de Mavecure are the highlight; they usually appear on the right side during the standard approach to Obando Airport. Book a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to ensure clear visibility, as tropical clouds often build up in the afternoon. Look for the 'meeting of waters' where dark jungle rivers join silty tributaries.

Left Side Highlights
7.4
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Bogota Savanna

Aerial view of the high-altitude plateau and the northern urban sprawl of the capital immediately after takeoff.

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Eastern Cordillera

Rugged mountain ridges of the Andes as the plane climbs and heads east toward the plains.

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Llanos Orientales

The vast, flat grasslands of Casanare and Vichada stretching toward the horizon.

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Guaviare River Basin

Large-scale views of the northern tributaries that feed into the Orinoco system.

Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat haze. This side is better if you want to see the expansive horizon of the Colombian plains (Los Llanos) under the morning sun.

Top Activities in Puerto Inírida
Route Information

Distance: 698 km (434 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min

Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Arrival: PDA (3.85353, -67.9062)

Route Type: Domestic

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