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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high-altitude Andean landscape, including the jagged peaks of the Cordillera Central and the spectacular descent through the Sama mountain range into the Tarija basin.

Right Side Highlights
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Cordillera Central

Dominant views of the high Andean peaks that separate the Altiplano from the valley systems.

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Tajzara Lagoons

High-altitude wetlands and saline lakes located within the Sama Biological Reserve, often visible during the descent.

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Cuesta de Sama

A breathtaking mountain wall that the plane must navigate over before a steep descent into the Tarija valley.

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San Jacinto Dam

A large turquoise reservoir south of Tarija city, often visible as the plane banks for its final approach.

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Tarija Vineyards

The geometric patterns of high-altitude vineyards appearing as the plane lowers into the Central Valley of Tarija.

The right side is superior for the arrival phase. The descent over the Sama mountains is one of the most scenic in Bolivia. During the winter (June-August), you might see snow-dusted peaks. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to cut through the high-altitude haze and see the true colors of the Tajzara lagoons.

Left Side Highlights
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Cordillera de Mandinga

View the sharp, jagged rock formations of the 'Maragua Crater' area shortly after takeoff from Sucre.

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Pilcomayo River

The winding path of the Pilcomayo, one of the most important rivers in the region, cutting through deep canyons.

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Sub-Andean Valleys

Transition zones where the high mountains begin to slope down toward the lush Chaco plains in the east.

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Entre Ríos Region

Small, isolated settlements and agricultural terraces nestled in the deep valleys near the border of the Tarija department.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the eastern 'ceja de monte' (brow of the forest) where the Andes meet the lowlands. Keep an eye out for the distinct red-rock canyons that characterize the landscape between Sucre and Potosí.

Top Activities in Tarija
Route Information

Distance: 290 km (180 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 29 min

Departure: SRE (-19.007099151611328, -65.2886962890625)

Arrival: TJA (-21.5557003021, -64.7013015747)

Route Type: Domestic

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