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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Central Cordillera's snow-capped peaks, the winding Magdalena River, and the striking transition from the Andean highlands to the Amazonian basin.

Right Side Highlights
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Bogotá Savanna

Sweeping views of the southern sprawl of the capital city against the backdrop of the western plateau.

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Nevado del Huila

On clear days, the magnificent snow-capped peak of Colombia's highest volcano is visible in the distance.

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Magdalena River

The artery of Colombia snaking through the wide valley between the Central and Eastern mountain ranges.

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Tatacoa Proximity

The landscape turns noticeably more arid and textured as you pass over the upper Magdalena valley near Neiva.

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Villa Garzón Descent

A thrilling low-altitude approach over the dense jungle canopy and winding brown rivers of the Putumayo.

The right side is the 'volcano side.' For the best chance to see the snow-capped Nevado del Huila, choose an early morning flight before clouds build up over the peaks. During the descent into Villa Garzón, the right side provides an excellent perspective of the localized topography where the mountains meet the jungle floor.

Left Side Highlights
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Bogota Mountains

Close views of the Monserrate and Guadalupe hills as the plane climbs out of the savanna.

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Sumapaz Páramo

Aerial perspective of the world's largest páramo ecosystem, characterized by unique alpine vegetation and lagoons.

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Amazon Foothills

The dramatic point where the sharp Andean ridges dissolve into the endless green carpet of the Putumayo jungle.

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Mocoa Waterfalls

Distant views of the steep cliffs near Mocoa where numerous high-altitude waterfalls cascade toward the basin.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct equatorial sun. This side is best for observing the rugged, high-altitude wilderness of the Eastern Cordillera. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the best views of the high-altitude lagoons in the Sumapaz region.

Top Activities in Villa Garzon
Route Information

Distance: 496 km (308 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 50 min

Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Arrival: VGZ (0.978767, -76.6056)

Route Type: Domestic

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