OAX → CUN

Sierra Madre de Oaxaca

Spectacular views of rugged, cloud-shrouded mountain ridges and deep canyons shortly after departing OAX.

Selva Maya Canopy

An endless expanse of dense tropical jungle stretching across the borders of Campeche and Quintana Roo.

Riviera Maya Coastline

The dramatic point where the deep green jungle meets the impossibly bright white sand and turquoise Caribbean Sea.

Cancun Hotel Zone

The famous 7-shaped island strip of resorts is usually visible during the final banking turn into CUN airport.

Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

The dark patches of coral reef systems visible through the clear water as the plane descends over the coast.

Oaxaca City & Monte Albán

Immediate views of the valley and the ancient Zapotec ruins perched on the hills during the initial climb.

Gulf of Mexico Coastline

The flight path often skirts the southern rim of the Gulf, revealing the industrial ports of Coatzacoalcos.

Laguna de Términos

A massive, shallow lagoon near Ciudad del Carmen known for its striking transition from deep green to bright turquoise water.

Progreso & Northern Coast

On more northerly routes, you can see the long pier of Progreso and the shallow salt flats of the Yucatan coast.