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REX → PAZ
Which side of the plane to sit from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (Reynosa) to El Tajín National Airport (Poza Rico)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline, featuring the expansive Laguna Madre and the industrial maritime hubs of Tampico and Altamira.
Laguna Madre
One of the world's largest hypersaline lagoons, showcasing a unique mosaic of shallow turquoise waters and sandbars.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Uninterrupted views of the surf line and remote beaches stretching along the state of Tamaulipas.
Altamira Port
A bird's-eye view of the massive cargo ships and industrial infrastructure of one of Mexico's primary maritime gateways.
Tampico Waterfront
The convergence of the Pánuco River and the Gulf, featuring the iconic Tampico Bridge and bustling city docks.
For the most vibrant water colors, choose a midday flight when the sun is high. If flying in the afternoon, the left side will be perfectly illuminated without glare, making it ideal for photography of the coastal lagoons and the Altamira shipping lanes.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The distant, jagged peaks of the mountain range provide a dramatic silhouette against the western horizon.
Huasteca Lowlands
Watch the transition from semi-arid northern plains to the lush, green agricultural heartlands of the Huasteca region.
Winding River Systems
The intricate, snake-like paths of the Pánuco and Tamesí rivers as they meander through the inland plains.
Veracruz Jungle Fringes
As you approach Poza Rica, the terrain becomes noticeably more tropical with dense canopy patches and citrus groves.
Morning flights are best for this side to capture the Sierra Madre mountains before the afternoon haze sets in. Keep your eyes peeled during the final descent into PAZ; depending on the wind direction, you might catch a distant glimpse of the El Tajín archaeological pyramids tucked into the forest.
Distance: 606 km (377 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: REX (26.0089, -98.2285)
Arrival: PAZ (20.6026992798, -97.4608001709)
Route Type: Domestic
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