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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of Mexico's most iconic volcanoes immediately after takeoff, followed by the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan and the rugged eastern slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

Unrivaled views of the snow-capped 'Smoking Mountain' and the 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes shortly after departure.

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Teotihuacan Pyramids

The massive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon are often visible as the plane exits the Mexico City basin to the north.

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Hidalgo Highlands

Lush, pine-covered mountains and the mining corridors around Pachuca and Real del Monte.

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Cerro de la Silla

The iconic saddle-shaped mountain of Monterrey becomes visible on the horizon during the descent phase.

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Río Bravo Meanders

The winding river marking the US-Mexico border is prominent as you approach for landing in Reynosa.

Choose the right side for morning departures to have the sun illuminate the volcanoes. Keep your camera ready within the first 10-15 minutes of takeoff for the best shots of the pyramids and the mountain peaks.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Santa Fe Skyline

Bird's-eye view of Mexico City's modern financial district and the dense urban sprawl of the Valley of Mexico.

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Sierra Gorda

Dramatic limestone formations and deep canyons within the biosphere reserve of northern Querétaro.

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Chihuahuan Desert Edge

The transition from high-altitude forest to the arid, golden landscapes of the San Luis Potosí plateau.

Sit on the left for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare. Watch for the stark contrast between the green southern highlands and the dusty northern plains about 40 minutes into the flight.

Top Activities in Reynosa
Route Information

Distance: 736 km (457 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min

Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)

Arrival: REX (26.0089, -98.2285)

Route Type: Domestic

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