MEX → CTM

Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl

Stunning close-up views of Mexico's most famous snow-capped volcanoes shortly after departing Mexico City.

Pico de Orizaba

On clear days, Mexico's highest peak is visible as a majestic white cone to the south of the flight path.

Calakmul Biosphere

Fly over the massive protected rainforests of the southern Yucatán, home to ancient Mayan ruins hidden under the trees.

Bacalar Lagoon

The highlight of the trip; the 'Lagoon of Seven Colors' reveals its striking shades of blue and turquoise just before landing.

Mexico City Basin

Panoramic views of the dense urban sprawl and the surrounding mountains of the Valley of Mexico immediately after takeoff.

Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Views of the distant coastline near Veracruz and the vast wetlands of Tabasco as the plane moves east.

Yucatán Lowlands

A continuous canopy of tropical deciduous forest stretching across the Campeche and Quintana Roo states.

Belize Border

Occasional glimpses of the Hondo River which marks the international border during the final approach.