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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Andes, including the highest mountain in Bolivia and the symmetrical twin volcanoes of the Chilean border.

Left Side Highlights
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Illimani & Cordillera Real

The towering glaciated peaks that define the skyline of the Bolivian Altiplano during the initial climb.

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Nevado Sajama

Bolivia's highest peak, an extinct stratovolcano that rises dramatically from the flat high-altitude plains.

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Volcán Parinacota

The perfectly symmetrical snow-capped cone of the 'Payachata' twins on the border of Bolivia and Chile.

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Lago Chungará

One of the highest lakes in the world, appearing as a brilliant blue mirror near the base of the volcanoes.

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Quebrada de Lluta

The deep, winding canyon carved into the Atacama Desert that guides the flight's final descent toward the coast.

Sit on the left (Window A) for the most dramatic volcanic scenery. Morning flights provide crisp, front-lit views of Sajama and the Cordillera. During the descent into Arica, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the red desert canyons and the high Andean peaks behind you.

Right Side Highlights
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El Alto Cityscape

A unique perspective of the densely packed red-brick city sitting at over 4,000 meters above sea level.

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Lake Titicaca

On clear days, the distant southern shores of the world's highest navigable lake are visible on the horizon.

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Atacama Altiplano

Endless stretches of the world's driest desert, featuring mineral-stained salt flats and ancient geoglyphs.

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Putre Highlands

The rugged pre-cordillera terrain of Chile, showing ancient terraced agriculture and remote mountain villages.

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Pacific Ocean Coastline

The dramatic meeting of the brown desert cliffs and the deep blue Pacific during the final approach to ARI.

Choose the right side if you want to see the vastness of the Altiplano and the distant Lake Titicaca. Afternoon flights offer warmer lighting on the desert floor. This side is often better for spotting the 'Morro de Arica' rock formation as the plane turns for its final landing sequence.

Top Activities in Arica
Route Information

Distance: 306 km (190 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 31 min

Departure: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)

Arrival: ARI (-18.348499, -70.338699)

Route Type: International

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