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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the dramatic meeting point where the flat Amazon basin collides with the soaring Andean peaks, including the Tunari massif.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Madidi Wilderness

Views toward the west overlooking the hyper-diverse landscapes of Madidi National Park.

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The Andean Wall

A breathtakingly abrupt rise in elevation as the plane crosses from the plains into high mountain territory.

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TIPNIS Territory

Overflying the Isiboro Sécure National Park, a pristine indigenous territory and national park.

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Cerro Tunari

The highest peak in central Bolivia, often snow-capped, dominating the skyline near Cochabamba.

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Alalay Lagoon

A large urban lake visible just before the wheels touch down at Jorge Wilsterman Airport.

This side is superior for the descent phase. As the plane maneuvers into the Cochabamba valley, you will get a panoramic view of the city sprawl nestled against the massive Tunari mountain range. Polarized sunglasses will help cut through the high-altitude glare.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Amazon Canopy

An endless sea of deep green rainforest stretching toward the Brazilian border.

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Beni River Meanders

Complex oxbow lakes and brown water curves of the Rio Beni snaking through the lowlands.

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Cloud Forest Transition

The misty 'Yungas' zone where the jungle begins to climb the steep eastern slopes of the Andes.

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Distant Cordillera Real

Far-off views of glaciated peaks like Illampu on the horizon during clear days.

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Sacaba Valley

The densely populated eastern entrance to the Cochabamba metropolitan area during the final descent.

Book an early morning flight to capture the best light on the jungle canopy before the tropical heat creates afternoon haze. Look for the white scars of small riverside communities dotting the green landscape.

Top Activities in Cochabamba
Route Information

Distance: 763 km (474 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min

Departure: CIJ (-11.0403995514, -68.78299713130001)

Arrival: CBB (-17.421100616455078, -66.17710113525389)

Route Type: Domestic

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