CCS → PYH

Lake Valencia

Views of Venezuela's second-largest lake and the industrial hub of Maracay shortly after departure.

Apure River Meanders

Spectacular sight of the Apure river's tight, snake-like curves before it joins the Orinoco.

The Orinoco Confluence

The massive scale of the Orinoco River becomes visible as the flight path parallels this great waterway.

Cerro Autana Silhouette

On clear days during the descent, the distant, iconic square-topped tepui can be spotted to the south.

Raudales de Atures

White-water rapids on the Orinoco visible just before landing at Puerto Ayacucho.

Cordillera de la Costa

Immediately after takeoff, witness the steep green slopes of the coastal range separating Caracas from the plains.

The High Llanos

Vast agricultural expanses and cattle ranches of Guárico state stretching toward the horizon.

Amazonas Canopy

The transition into dense, unbroken tropical rainforest as the plane enters the northern reaches of the Amazon basin.

Tropical Cloud Formations

Massive cumulus towers often build up over the heat of the plains, creating a spectacular aerial landscape.