VCP → POA

Serra do Mar

Dramatic views of the coastal mountain range covered in dense Atlantic Forest shortly after leaving the Campinas area.

Babitonga Bay

The intricate archipelago and coastal waters near Joinville, visible if the flight path tracks closer to the coast.

Florianópolis Island

On clear days, the distinct butterfly-like shape of Santa Catarina Island can be seen in the distance.

Aparados da Serra

The spectacular deep canyons and vertical cliffs on the border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.

Guaíba Lake

The vast expanse of the Guaíba Lake as the aircraft aligns for the final approach into Porto Alegre.

Agricultural Patchwork

A bird's-eye view of the vast soy and corn plantations across the interior of São Paulo and Paraná states.

Itupararanga Reservoir

A large, winding body of water near Sorocaba visible during the initial climb from VCP.

Araucaria Forests

Patches of the unique 'Pinheiro-do-Paraná' trees, which define the high-altitude landscape of southern Brazil.

Guaíba Delta

The complex network of islands and channels where the Jacuí River meets the Guaíba just before landing.

Pampas Horizon

The beginning of the vast, rolling grasslands that characterize the landscape of the Rio Grande do Sul interior.