At Simon Bolivar in Santa Marta: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta peaks, Caribbean coastline, Gaira River valley, Santa Marta city grid.

When taking off from Simon Bolivar (SMR), sit on the Right side for the best views. SMR's primary runway (13/31) typically uses the 13 heading for departures, which means you'll climb northeastward. The right side offers views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range rising dramatically inland, while the left side faces the Caribbean Sea with less dramatic relief during initial climb. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta peaks, Caribbean coastline, Gaira River valley, Santa Marta city grid.

When landing at Simon Bolivar (SMR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Simon Bolivar airport uses runway 02/20, with most commercial traffic landing on runway 02 heading north. Right-side seats offer views of the Caribbean coastline and the city of Santa Marta during final approach, while the left side faces inland mountains with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea to the east, Santa Marta city grid, Sierra Nevada foothills to the south, Gaira River valley.

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