At Viru Viru International in Santa Cruz: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Río Grande (visible as a meandering watercourse below), Santa Cruz urban grid (receding westward), Chiquitano dry forest transition zone (eastern horizon), agricultural patchwork of the Llanos de Chiquitos.

When taking off from Viru Viru International (VVI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Viru Viru's primary runways (01/19 and 03/21) typically use northeasterly or easterly headings for departure. The right side offers views of the Río Grande valley system and the transition zone between Santa Cruz's urban sprawl and the Chiquitano forest to the east—more geographically distinctive than the flat agricultural plains to the west. Notable sights include: Río Grande (visible as a meandering watercourse below), Santa Cruz urban grid (receding westward), Chiquitano dry forest transition zone (eastern horizon), agricultural patchwork of the Llanos de Chiquitos.

When landing at Viru Viru International (VVI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Viru Viru's primary runway (01/19) typically handles landings from the north, and the right side offers views of the Rio Grande and the flat agricultural plains that dominate the approach corridor. The terrain south and east of the airport is relatively featureless, making the right side the more visually interesting option. Notable sights include: Rio Grande (flowing roughly north-south, 5-10 km west of airport), flat agricultural grid patterns of the Santa Cruz lowlands, sparse tree lines marking property boundaries, distant forested areas to the southeast.

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