CNF → POA

Belo Horizonte Cityscape

A panoramic view of the Pampulha region and the city center shortly after takeoff from CNF.

Southern Plateaus

Expansive views of the high altitude plateaus covered with native Araucaria forests in Paraná and Santa Catarina.

Aparados da Serra Canyons

The highlight of the trip: dramatic vertical cliffs and canyons like Itaimbezinho near the border of SC and RS.

Serra Geral Escarpment

The sharp geographical drop-off between the high plateau and the coastal plain of Rio Grande do Sul.

Guaíba River Delta

An intricate network of islands and waterways where five rivers meet to form the Guaíba near Porto Alegre.

Serra do Curral

The iron-rich mountain range that serves as the natural boundary for Belo Horizonte's southern zone.

Metropolitan São Paulo

On clear days, the massive urban sprawl of Greater São Paulo is visible in the distance to the west.

Florianópolis Coastline

Stunning views of the Santa Catarina island and the coastal lagoons if the flight path tracks slightly east.

Balneário Camboriú

The high-rise 'Dubai of Brazil' skyline is visible along the Atlantic shore during the mid-flight descent.

Lagoa dos Patos

One of the largest lagoon systems in the world, stretching alongside the final approach into Porto Alegre.