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XQP → PMZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Quepos Managua Airport (Quepos) to Palmar Sur Airport (Palmar Sur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the rugged Pacific coastline, including the famous Whale Tail sandbar at Uvita and the expansive mangrove systems of the Sierpe-Térraba delta.
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Uvita Whale Tail
The world-famous tombolo at Marino Ballena National Park, perfectly shaped like a whale's tail from the air.
Playa Matapalo
An endless, pristine stretch of grey-sand beach where the jungle meets the crashing Pacific surf.
Térraba Mangroves
The intricate, labyrinthine waterways of the largest mangrove forest in Central America as you approach Palmar Sur.
Isla del Caño
On very clear days, this biological reserve appears as a small green jewel on the horizon to the southwest.
The 'Whale Tail' is most prominent at low tide, so check tide charts before booking. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the Térraba river mouth, where the silt-rich river water swirls into the turquoise sea. Polarized sunglasses will significantly enhance the water colors and reef visibility.
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Fila Costeña
The dramatic coastal mountain range that rises steeply from the shoreline, often shrouded in morning mist.
Palm Oil Plantations
Vast, geometric patterns of African oil palm estates that dominate the landscape near the Savegre River.
Hidden Waterfalls
Deep within the forested canyons of the coastal range, several high-altitude waterfalls are visible during the rainy season.
Morning flights offer the clearest views of the mountain ridges before the daily convective clouds form. Look for the stark contrast between the industrial plantations and the primary rainforest on the higher slopes.
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Get eSIMs for Costa RicaDistance: 91 km (57 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: XQP (9.443160057067873, -84.12979888916016)
Arrival: PMZ (8.951029777526855, -83.46859741210938)
Route Type: Domestic
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