GYE → CUE

Guayas River Delta

Immediate views of the wide Guayas River and the interconnected bridges of Durán upon takeoff from Guayaquil.

Coastal Plantations

Dense, green geometric patterns of banana and cacao plantations that dominate the fertile lowlands of the Guayas province.

The Andean Wall

A breathtaking perspective as the plane climbs steeply toward the Western Cordillera, which rises abruptly from sea level.

Chimborazo Horizon

On exceptionally clear mornings, the snow-capped summit of Chimborazo, the point on Earth closest to the sun, is visible to the north.

Cuenca Urban Basin

A full view of the red-tiled roofs and the New Cathedral’s blue domes as the aircraft maneuvers into the narrow valley.

Churute Mangroves

Aerial views of the southern estuary system and sprawling shrimp farms near the Gulf of Guayaquil.

Cajas National Park

Look down upon the high-altitude tundra and some of the 200+ glacial lakes that dot this protected paramo landscape.

Sharp Ridges

Detailed views of the jagged mountain spines and deep ravines that define the southern entrance to the Cuenca basin.

Low-Altitude Approach

Experience the thrill of flying just above the residential hillsides of Cuenca during the final seconds before touchdown.