REX → MEX

Laguna Madre Coastal Plains

Shortly after takeoff, view the vast wetlands and coastal lagoons stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Sierra Madre Oriental

Dramatic views of the jagged, pine-covered ridges as the flight tracks south along the eastern mountain range.

Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

The 'Smoking Mountain' and 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes are often clearly visible to the east during the descent into Mexico City.

Puebla Valley

A distant look at the city of Puebla and the Great Pyramid of Cholula on clear days before entering the capital basin.

Lake Texcoco Basin

The flat, salt-crusted remains of the ancient lake bed visible just before touchdown at MEX.

Tamaulipan Mezquital

The arid, brush-filled landscapes of northern Mexico visible during the initial climb out of Reynosa.

Cerro de la Silla Distance

On very clear days, the distinctive saddle-shaped mountain of Monterrey may be visible on the western horizon.

Teotihuacán Pyramids

The massive Sun and Moon pyramids can often be spotted to the northwest of the city during the standard northern arrival route.

Paseo de la Reforma

Excellent views of the capital's financial district skyscrapers and the Angel of Independence during the final turn.

Chapultepec Park

One of the largest city parks in the world, appearing as a massive green lung amidst the dense urban sprawl.