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Which side of the plane to sit from El Trompillo Airport (Santa Cruz) to Yacuiba Airport (Yacuiba)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular, close-up views of the sub-Andean mountain ranges and the dramatic geological folds of the Serrania del Aguarague as you descend into Yacuiba.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Serrania del Aguarague

A continuous ridge of the sub-Andean mountains that runs parallel to the flight path, showcasing sharp vertical folds.

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Rio Grande Crossing

The massive, braided channels of the Rio Grande (Guapay) as it exits the Andes and enters the lowlands.

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Amboro National Park

Distant views of the lush, cloud-shrouded peaks of the El Codo de los Andes to the northwest shortly after departure.

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Villamontes & Pilcomayo

The spectacular gorge where the Pilcomayo River cuts through the mountain range near the town of Villamontes.

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Geological Anticlines

Distinctive v-shaped rock formations and folded strata visible along the ridges of the Charagua range.

The right side is significantly more scenic. For the best photography of the mountain ridges, choose an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the peaks. During the descent, the aircraft often flies very close to the Aguarague range, providing an intimate look at the rugged terrain and deep green valleys.

Left Side Highlights
5.2
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Santa Cruz Expansion

Aerial view of the rapidly growing southern suburbs and industrial zones of Santa Cruz de la Sierra immediately after takeoff.

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Agricultural Mosaics

A patchwork of large-scale soy and sunflower plantations that define the landscape of the Northern Chaco region.

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Gran Chaco Wilderness

The vast, seemingly endless expanse of the dry forest biome stretching toward the Paraguayan border.

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Rio Parapeti

The seasonal waters of the Parapeti river as it flows toward the Bañados de Izozog wetlands.

Sit on this side for soft morning light when flying south. It is the better side for observing the scale of Bolivian agribusiness and the unique, flat topography of the Chaco Boreal. Keep an eye out for the remote cattle ranches and dirt airstrips dotting the scrubland.

Top Activities in Yacuiba
Route Information

Distance: 464 km (288 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 46 min

Departure: SRZ (-17.8115997314, -63.1715011597)

Arrival: BYC (-21.960899353027344, -63.65169906616211)

Route Type: Domestic

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