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STD → PMV
Which side of the plane to sit from Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (Santo Domingo) to Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (Porlamar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Sierra Nevada de Mérida shortly after takeoff and follows the stunning northern coastline of Venezuela as you approach the Caribbean.
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Sierra Nevada de Mérida
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped Andes peaks, including Pico Bolívar, immediately after departure from Táchira.
Lake Valencia
Vantage point of Venezuela's second-largest natural lake nestled between the coastal mountain ranges.
Henri Pittier National Park
A dense, cloud-forested mountain range that marks the transition between the central valleys and the sea.
Aragua Coastline
Glances of turquoise bays like Bahía de Cata and Choroní as the flight path parallels the Caribbean shore.
Isla de Cubagua
The site of the first Spanish city in South America, Nueva Cádiz, visible in the clear waters just before landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical glare. Watch closely in the first 15 minutes for the Andean peaks. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the green mainland and the deep blue Caribbean waters.
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Los Llanos
The vast, golden plains of central Venezuela, featuring intricate patterns of winding rivers and seasonal wetlands.
Embalse de Camatagua
A massive reservoir that supplies water to Caracas, standing out as a bright blue mirror in the landscape.
Gulf of Cariaco
An elongated body of water that separates the Araya Peninsula from the mainland, visible as you head toward Margarita.
Isla de Coche
Excellent views of the white sandy beaches and the turquoise salt pans of Margarita's sister island during final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Orinoco-fed wetlands in the distance. It offers a unique perspective of the arid landscape of Coche Island right before the wheels touch down at PMV.
Book Hotels in PorlamarDistance: 960 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: STD (7.56538, -72.035103)
Arrival: PMV (10.912603378295898, -63.96659851074219)
Route Type: Domestic
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