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PAZ → VSA
Which side of the plane to sit from El Tajín National Airport (Poza Rico) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (Villahermosa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the Sierra Madre Oriental and the iconic Pico de Orizaba, followed by the lush volcanic peaks of Los Tuxtlas.
Pico de Orizaba
On clear days, the snow-capped peak of Mexico's tallest volcano is visible in the distance.
Los Tuxtlas Range
The lush, volcanic mountain biosphere rising sharply from the coastal plains.
Papaloapan River
Dazzling views of the massive, winding river system snaking toward the sea.
Sierra Madre Foothills
The rugged edge of the central plateau meeting the tropical lowlands.
Pantanos de Centla
Vast biosphere reserve wetlands featuring intricate water patterns during the approach to Villahermosa.
The right side is superior for mountain spotting. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting on the Sierra Madre slopes. As you descend into Villahermosa, watch for the Grijalva River's massive oxbow lakes and the dense tropical vegetation characteristic of Tabasco.
Costa Esmeralda
Vibrant green-water beaches and coastal resorts along the Veracruz shoreline.
Port of Veracruz
A bird's-eye view of Mexico's historic and largest Atlantic port facilities.
Gulf of Mexico
Expansive views of the deep blue waters and offshore shipping lanes.
Alvarado Lagoon
A complex and beautiful network of mangroves and wetlands south of Veracruz city.
Coatzacoalcos Delta
Major industrial and petrochemical infrastructure situated at the mouth of the river.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to clearly see the coastline and the industrial architecture of Veracruz and Coatzacoalcos. Morning flights offer the best clarity over the water before afternoon humidity creates coastal haze.
Distance: 567 km (352 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: PAZ (20.6026992798, -97.4608001709)
Arrival: VSA (17.996999740600586, -92.81739807128906)
Route Type: Domestic
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