UIO → MEC

Quito Cityscape

A sweeping view of the high-altitude capital nestled in the Andean valley immediately after takeoff.

Avenue of the Volcanoes

Distant but majestic views of snow-capped peaks like Cotopaxi and the twin peaks of the Illinizas.

Mount Corazón

An extinct volcano shaped like a heart, visible as the plane heads southwest toward the coast.

Cloud Forest Transition

Watch the dramatic change as the rugged Andean paramo turns into the lush, green Chocó-Andean forest.

Manta Bay

A clear view of the Pacific shoreline and the bustling maritime port of Manta during the approach.

Pichincha Massif

An incredibly close-up view of the Rucu and Guagua Pichincha volcanoes guarding the city of Quito.

Pululahua Crater

One of the few inhabited volcanic craters in the world, visible just north of the initial flight path.

Coastal Plantations

The landscape shifts into a patchwork of banana and palm oil plantations as you reach the Manabí lowlands.

Crucita Coastline

On the final approach, you can often see the long sandy beaches stretching north toward Crucita.