At Gustavo Rizo in Baracoa Playa: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Bahía de Baracoa (turquoise bay), Sierra del Purial mountain range, Punta Maisi headland to the east, Río Toa river valley inland.

When taking off from Gustavo Rizo (BCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Baracoa sits on Cuba's northeastern coast with the Sierra del Purial mountains rising immediately inland to the south and west. Taking off northward over the Caribbean, the left side captures the dramatic coastal topography and the Bahía de Baracoa, while the right side shows only open ocean. Notable sights include: Bahía de Baracoa (turquoise bay), Sierra del Purial mountain range, Punta Maisi headland to the east, Río Toa river valley inland.

When landing at Gustavo Rizo (BCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Baracoa Playa airport sits on Cuba's northeastern coast with approaches typically from the north or northeast over the Caribbean Sea. The right side offers views of the dramatic coastal terrain, including the distinctive Matachín River valley and the surrounding mountainous backdrop of the Sierra Maestra foothills that define this region's geography. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea coastline, Matachín River estuary, Baracoa town and harbor, Sierra Maestra mountain range to the south.

The best window seat at Gustavo Rizo (BCA) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Baracoa Playa (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.