ZIH → TLC

Ixtapa Hotel Zone

A perfect bird's-eye view of the white-sand beaches, luxury resorts, and Isla Ixtapa immediately after takeoff.

Balsas River

The winding path of the Rio Balsas as it cuts through the arid landscapes of the lower Balsas depression.

Nevado de Toluca

Dramatic, close-range views of the Xinantécatl volcano, often snow-capped, which dominates the horizon south of the airport.

Toluca Valley

The high-altitude urban sprawl and industrial landscape of the Toluca metropolitan area during final approach.

Popocatépetl

On clear days, look far to the east to see the active Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes bordering the Mexico City basin.

Pacific Coastline

Aerial views of the rugged cliffs and hidden coves north of Zihuatanejo as the aircraft climbs away from the coast.

Sierra Madre del Sur

Expansive views of the dense, green ridges and deep canyons characterizing this major Mexican mountain range.

Presa del Infiernillo

Distant views of the massive reservoir on the Balsas River, marking the transition between Guerrero and Michoacán.

Highland Forests

Watch the vegetation shift from tropical scrub to temperate pine-oak forests as the altitude of the terrain rises.