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Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Araguaia River, one of Brazil's most iconic waterways, including its seasonal beaches and the border with Tocantins state.

Left Side Highlights
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Araguaia River

Witness the massive, winding path of the Araguaia River, which serves as the natural border between Pará and Tocantins.

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White Sand Beaches

During the dry season (June to September), huge white sandbanks appear along the river, creating popular seasonal islands.

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Riparian Forest

Observe the lush green corridors of gallery forest that cling to the riverbanks amidst the surrounding savannah.

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Tocantins State

Look across the water to see the vast, flat plains and rising plateaus of the neighboring state of Tocantins.

For the most vibrant colors, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you when looking at the river. If flying during the dry season (July specifically), the river beaches are at their peak and highly visible. Look for the 'Ilha do Bananal' far to the south if visibility is exceptional.

Right Side Highlights
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Cattle Ranching

See the vast scale of Brazilian cattle farming with enormous enclosures and grazing herds typical of southern Pará.

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Agricultural Expansion

Observe the geometric patterns of soy and corn fields that are increasingly replacing traditional pastureland.

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Regional Road Networks

Follow the red-dirt roads that form a grid-like pattern connecting remote farmsteads to the main highways.

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Cerrado Mosaics

Spot patches of native Cerrado vegetation (Brazilian savannah) interspersed between cleared agricultural plots.

The right side is best for observing the human impact on the landscape and the scale of Brazilian agribusiness. In the late afternoon, this side will face the setting sun, which can provide dramatic lighting over the fields but may cause significant glare. Keep an eye out for small bushfires or smoke plumes during the dry season (burning season).

Top Activities in Santana do Araguaia
Route Information

Distance: 156 km (97 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 16 min

Departure: CDJ (-8.348349571228027, -49.30149841308594)

Arrival: CMP (-9.31997013092041, -50.32849884033203)

Route Type: Domestic

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