CCS → BOG

Waraira Repano (El Ávila)

Dramatic views of the coastal mountain range that separates Caracas from the Caribbean Sea immediately after takeoff.

Sierra Nevada de Mérida

Visibility of the snow-capped Pico Bolívar and Pico Humboldt, the highest points in the Venezuelan Andes.

The Llanos

The vast, flat tropical grasslands stretching toward the Orinoco basin with intricate river patterns.

Cordillera Oriental

The rugged northern branch of the Colombian Andes as the aircraft begins its crossing into the interior.

Sabana de Bogotá

The lush, high-altitude plateau surrounding the capital, featuring greenhouses and small colonial towns.

Caribbean Coastline

Initial views of the turquoise waters and the busy port of La Guaira near the airport.

Lake Maracaibo

On clear days, the distant shimmering expanse of South America's largest lake is visible to the northwest.

Falcón State

The transition from coastal mountains to the more arid landscapes of northwestern Venezuela.

Magdalena River Valley

Views of Colombia's principal river snaking through the tropical lowlands before the plane turns for the final approach.