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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Venezuelan Andes and the stunning transition to the Caribbean coastline during the approach into Maiquetía.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Sierra Nevada de Mérida

Breathtaking views of Pico Bolívar and Pico Humboldt, the highest points in Venezuela, often capped with rare glaciers.

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Lake Maracaibo Basin

On clear days, the southern horizon of the largest lake in South America is visible as you exit the Andean foothills.

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Caribbean Coastline

A dramatic reveal of the turquoise waters and the rugged Central Coastal Range as the aircraft begins its descent.

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Henri Pittier National Park

Lush, cloud-forested mountain peaks that plunge directly into the sea near the final approach path.

Book a window seat on the left for morning departures (07:00 - 10:00) to catch the sun illuminating the Andean peaks before the afternoon cloud cover sets in. During the descent into CCS, the left side provides the most iconic views of the coastline and the El Ávila mountain 'wall'.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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The Llanos

Expansive views of the vast tropical grasslands and winding rivers that stretch toward the Orinoco River basin.

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Lake Valencia

A clear view of Venezuela's second-largest freshwater lake, surrounded by the urban sprawl of Maracay.

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Caracas Metropolitan Area

Depending on the air traffic pattern, you may see the dense urban valley of Caracas tucked behind the coastal mountains.

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Industrial Aragua Valley

The contrast between the rugged terrain and the highly developed industrial corridors of central Venezuela.

The right side is ideal for photographers interested in the geometric patterns of the Llanos and urban aerial shots. If flying during the late afternoon, the 'Golden Hour' light provides excellent contrast on the southern face of the Cordillera de la Costa.

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Route Information

Distance: 636 km (395 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min

Departure: LFR (8.239167213439941, -72.27102661132812)

Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)

Route Type: Domestic

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