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TTQ → SJO
Which side of the plane to sit from Aerotortuguero Airport (Roxana) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dense rainforest canopies of Braulio Carrillo National Park and the spectacular crater of Poás Volcano during the descent into the Central Valley.
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Braulio Carrillo National Park
Stunning views of the 'Everlasting Forest,' one of the most rugged and inaccessible primary rainforests in Central America.
Barva Volcano
A dormant volcano known as 'Las Tres Marías' due to its three visible peaks covered in thick cloud forest.
Poás Volcano
Often visible on the approach to SJO, providing a glimpse of its large, acidic crater lake and active fumaroles.
Heredia and Alajuela
The colorful urban sprawl of the Central Valley cities as the plane aligns for its final approach into SJO airport.
The right side is ideal for capturing the transition from tropical lowlands to the mountainous Central Valley. Book a morning flight to avoid the clouds that typically roll in by midday, which often obscure the volcano craters. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as you cross the Continental Divide.
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Tortuguero Wetlands
Aerial view of the intricate network of freshwater lagoons and canals winding through the northern Caribbean lowlands.
Turrialba Volcano
An active stratovolcano often seen emitting gas and steam plumes against the horizon.
Irazú Volcano
The highest active volcano in Costa Rica, featuring its massive main crater and the surrounding high-altitude paramo vegetation.
Cartago Valley
Panoramic views of the former capital city and the fertile coffee plantations covering the slopes of the Central Range.
Sit on the left for the best views of the higher volcanic peaks like Irazú. In the early morning, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Caribbean coastline as you depart Roxana.
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Get eSIMs for Costa RicaDistance: 81 km (50 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 min
Departure: TTQ (10.42, -83.6095)
Arrival: SJO (9.993860244750977, -84.20880126953125)
Route Type: Domestic
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