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Stage 20 of the tour continues our exploration of the South American countries of Venezuela and Colombia. Leaving Caracas, you’ll head south across the Llanos (plains) of Venezuela to the mighty Orinoco River, where you’ll journey upstream to the western edge of the Guayana Natural Region, an area famous for it’s large mesa-like mountains (Tepui). You’ll then make your way west across the Llanos to one of the northern branches of the Andes Mountains, the Cordillera Oriental. You’ll cross this range and the next, the Cordillera Central, before a visit to the major tourist attraction of Pe\u00f1ol-Guatap\u00e9 and the end of the stage in Colombia’s second largest city, Medellin.<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 22 Total Distance: 1067 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 32 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVMI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVMI(SVMI) to L-02(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.52NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the highway south through the mountains<\/p>\n

L-02(POI1) to Caracas(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.22NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it climbs southeast to Caracas<\/p>\n

Caracas(POI2) to Charallave(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.57NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From downtown Caracas, turn south and head over the mountains to the town of Charallave<\/p>\n

Charallave(POI3) to Cerro Curucuti(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.04NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south and pass to the left of the group of taller mountains ahead, which form part of the northern end of the Andes Mountain Range<\/p>\n

Cerro Curucuti(POI4) to SVCC(SVCC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.56NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the taller peaks, turn to the southwest and head to the town of Camatagua, a few miles east of the Camatagua Reservoir. The airfield is just northwest of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVCC(SVCC) to Rio Guarico(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.57NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south and follow the Guarico River to the small town of San Francisco de Cara where it will also meet a small highway<\/p>\n

Rio Guarico(POI5) to Powerlines(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.03NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after the town, where the river and highway turn away to the southwest, turn southeast and follow the power line clearing and powerlines in a straight line until they cross the (unfinished) major road construction<\/p>\n

Powerlines(POI6) to Powerlines(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.97NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing the unfinished highway, continue following the powerlines southeast for a few more miles before turning south<\/p>\n

Powerlines(POI7) to SVTY(SVTY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.05NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south for the town of Las Mercedes del Llano, you will reach the small grass strip just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVTY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVTY(SVTY) to T-12(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.33NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over the town and follow the highway south from there<\/p>\n

T-12(POI8) to T-12(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.74NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it turns to the southwest<\/p>\n

T-12(POI9) to T-12(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.72NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it turns back to the southeast<\/p>\n

T-12(POI10) to SVX1(SVX1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.72NM Bearing: 208\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

An unfinished road construction will be running alongside the highway, with a temporary landing point just after the new road base crosses to the west side of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVX1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.17 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVX1(SVX1) to T-12(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.68NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue following the road south<\/p>\n

T-12(POI11) to Cabruta(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.52NM Bearing: 195\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road all the way to the town of Cabruta, on the Orinoco River, one of South America&apos;s longest rivers<\/p>\n

Cabruta(POI12) to SVCD(SVCD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.97NM Bearing: 127\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across the river to the airport at Caicara del Orinoco<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVCD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVCD(SVCD) to Rio Orinoco(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 52.64NM Bearing: 252\u00b0 25 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Begin the upstream journey along the Orinoco River by heading west from the town<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI13) to SVX2(SVX2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.13NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the south bank of the river is the small town of La Urbana, which also lies at the base of some hills. The dirt airstrip is on the southeastern edge of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVX2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 71.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVX2(SVX2) to Rio Orinoco(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.12NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest to rejoin the river<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI14) to Rio Orinoco(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 34.04NM Bearing: 200\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river south<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI15) to Puerto Paez(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.61NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it heads southwest<\/p>\n

Puerto Paez(POI16) to SKPC(SKPC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.71NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will meet with the Meta River at the town of Puerto Carre\u00f1o, which lies on the Colombian side of the river. The airport is in the center of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKPC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.82 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKPC(SKPC) to Rio Orinoco(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.49NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the river and follow it southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI17) to Rio Orinoco(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.22NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river as it turns to the southwest<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI18) to Puerto Ayacucho(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.8NM Bearing: 200\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south to the large town of Puerto Ayacucho, the capital of Amazonas State<\/p>\n

Puerto Ayacucho(POI19) to SVPA(SVPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.31NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport lies south of the town, a couple of miles east of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.23 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVPA(SVPA) to Rio Orinoco(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.62NM Bearing: 201\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the river and follow it south<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI20) to Rio Orinoco(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.12NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI21) to Isla Raton(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.48NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will again turn to the south and pass the hilly Isla Camejo and Maypure Rapids section of the river filled with many small islands. When you reach the largest island, Isla Raton, turn east<\/p>\n

Isla Raton(POI22) to Rio Cuao(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.98NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east towards the northern end of the mountain range in the distance. Just before the mountain range, you will reach the Cuao River. Follow it south<\/p>\n

Rio Cuao(POI23) to SVQL(SVQL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small town of La Danta and its airstrip sit on the eastern edge of the Cuao River<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVQL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVQL(SVQL) to Cerro Autana(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.88NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over the first group of hills towards the main mountain attraction in the area, Cerro Autana, one of the famous &quot;tepui&quot; mesa-like mountains of South America<\/p>\n

Cerro Autana(POI24) to Cerro del Indio(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.69NM Bearing: 230\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Cerro Autana, turn southwest to the smaller peaks of Cerro del Indio<\/p>\n

Cerro del Indio(POI25) to Rio Orinoco(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.91NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west back to the Orinoco River, passing over the Autana and Sipapo Rivers on the way<\/p>\n

Rio Orinoco(POI26) to Cerro Buena Vista(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.59NM Bearing: 14\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north to where it passes between two groups of hills, then turn northeast<\/p>\n

Cerro Buena Vista(POI27) to SVX3(SVX3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.93NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dirt landing strip lies just between the small hill and the settlement on the riverbank<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVX3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVX3(SVX3) to Rio Tuparro(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.52NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest back into Colombia and to the junction of two rivers, Rio Tuparro and Ca\u00f1o Tuparrito<\/p>\n

Rio Tuparro(POI28) to Rio Tomo(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.84NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the Tomo River and follow it west<\/p>\n

Rio Tomo(POI29) to SKUA(SKUA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.59NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you follow the winding river west, look out for Marand\u00faa Air Base a couple of miles north of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKUA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKUA(SKUA) to Rio Bita(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.85NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest over the vast tropical grass plains known as &quot;llanos&quot; to the Bita River<\/p>\n

Rio Bita(POI30) to SKIJ(SKIJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.34NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest over the Llanos to the small settlement at El Cimarr\u00f3n Airport, which sits 8 miles south of the Meta River<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKIJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKIJ(SKIJ) to Rio Meta(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 43.35NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 21 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to meet with the Meta River<\/p>\n

Rio Meta(POI31) to Rio Meta(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.52NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Meta River southwest<\/p>\n

Rio Meta(POI32) to SVX4(SVX4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.38NM Bearing: 275\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you enter the area of the river filled with sandbars, look out for the landing strip with its accompanying buildings a couple of miles west of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVX4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVX4(SVX4) to Rio Meta(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.05NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest back to the river<\/p>\n

Rio Meta(POI33) to La Primavera(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.8NM Bearing: 265\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest past the town of La Primavera, which sits just south of the river<\/p>\n

La Primavera(POI34) to Santa Rosalia(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.57NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river southwest to the town of Santa Rosalia<\/p>\n

Santa Rosalia(POI35) to SKSL(SKSL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.5NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airstrip is just south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKSL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKSL(SKSL) to Rio Pauto(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.29NM Bearing: 309\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head over to the other side of the river and follow the smaller Pauto River northwest<\/p>\n

Rio Pauto(POI36) to Rio Pauto(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.9NM Bearing: 290\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the Pauto River west<\/p>\n

Rio Pauto(POI37) to Trinidad(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.23NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river to the town of Trinidad<\/p>\n

Trinidad(POI38) to SKTD(SKTD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.14NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trinidad Airport is just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKTD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKTD(SKTD) to Rio Pauto(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.76NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue following the river northwest<\/p>\n

Rio Pauto(POI39) to Rio Pauto(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.13NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the junction with a smaller river, keep following the Rio Pauto to the west<\/p>\n

Rio Pauto(POI40) to Rio Pauto(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.23NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest into the foothills of the Andes Mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Pauto(POI41) to SQUJ(SQUJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.66NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it turns north and starts its journey into the mountains. The airstrip is on the hill just to the right side of the river as it turns back to the west<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SQUJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SQUJ(SQUJ) to Nunchia(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest back over the river and along the valley to the town of Nunchia<\/p>\n

Nunchia(POI42) to Rio Nunchia(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.43NM Bearing: 227\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Nunchia River southwest along the valley<\/p>\n

Rio Nunchia(POI43) to Yopal(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.2NM Bearing: 193\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns away to the west, head south out of the valley to the town of Yopal<\/p>\n

Yopal(POI44) to SKYP(SKYP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.7NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yopal Airport is at the southwestern edge of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKYP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKYP(SKYP) to Rio Cravo Sur(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.03NM Bearing: 329\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast over Yopal and follow the Cravo Sur River into the Cordillera Oriental – the eastern branch of the Andes mountains in Colombia<\/p>\n

Rio Cravo Sur(POI45) to Rio Cravo Sur(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.89NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the river junction near the town of Labrazagrande, turn north and continue climbing with the Cravo Sur River<\/p>\n

Rio Cravo Sur(POI46) to Mongua(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.42NM Bearing: 294\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Further upstream at another fork in the river, take the left valley where you should see a dirt road winding its way up the mountain to the left, climb out of the valley with the road<\/p>\n

Mongua(POI47) to Sogamoso(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.37NM Bearing: 262\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you reach the higher plateau, fly west to the valley then turn to the southwest and head for the city of Sogamoso<\/p>\n

Sogamoso(POI48) to SKSO(SKSO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.32NM Bearing: 236\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is in the valley south of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKSO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKSO(SKSO) to Alto Chuscal(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.4NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to the gap in the distant mountain range<\/p>\n

Alto Chuscal(POI49) to Arcabuco(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.27NM Bearing: 309\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northwest through the valley to the town of Arcabuco<\/p>\n

Arcabuco(POI50) to Moniquira(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.53NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road northwest through the next valley to the town of Moniquir\u00e1<\/p>\n

Moniquira(POI51) to SKET(SKET)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.05NM Bearing: 340\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the town of Barbosa, and the airport north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.74 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKET(SKET) to Guespa(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.12NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast (runway heading) to the nearby town of Guespa which sits on a hillside above a small valley<\/p>\n

Guespa(POI52) to La Paz(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.3NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Guespa, head north to the small town of La Paz, which sits high on the mountain range<\/p>\n

La Paz(POI53) to Landazuri(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.02NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From La Paz, turn west over the lower land, passing over a ridge with a road running along the top, then to the town of Landazuri which sits on the next ridge<\/p>\n

Landazuri(POI54) to Cimitarra(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.9NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Landazuri turn northwest and descend with the river to the town of Cimitarra, which is in the large Magdalena River valley between the Cordillera Oriental and Cordillera Central branches of the Andes mountains<\/p>\n

Cimitarra(POI55) to SKCM(SKCM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.4NM Bearing: 348\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is north of the town, next to the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKCM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKCM(SKCM) to Rio Magdalena(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.88NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west across the wide valley to the Magdalena River<\/p>\n

Rio Magdalena(POI56) to La Sierra(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.99NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest to the narrow section between the towns of La Sierra and Puerto Serviez<\/p>\n

La Sierra(POI57) to SKPN(SKPN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.52NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is at the junction of the Magdalena and Nare Rivers<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKPN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKPN(SKPN) to Rio Nare(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.85NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Nare River northwest into the valley<\/p>\n

Rio Nare(POI58) to Embalse Playas(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.87NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns around to the south, head west out of the valley across to the Playas Reservoir<\/p>\n

Embalse Playas(POI59) to San Rafael(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west and follow the Guatap\u00e9 River past the town of San Rafael<\/p>\n

San Rafael(POI60) to Penol-Guatape(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.53NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Guatap\u00e9 River southwest to the vast Pe\u00f1ol-Guatap\u00e9 Reservoir<\/p>\n

Penol-Guatape(POI61) to Piedra del Penol(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.03NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest past the resort town of Guatap\u00e9, to the popular tourist attraction of Piedra del Pe\u00f1ol, a giant granite rock southwest of the town<\/p>\n

Piedra del Penol(POI62) to SKRG(SKRG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.8NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west past the town of Rionegro, to the large airport northwest of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKRG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 23.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKRG(SKRG) to Autopista Medellin-Bogota(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 2\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to the main highway that links the two largest cities in Colombia, Medellin and Bogota<\/p>\n

Autopista Medellin-Bogota(POI63) to Copacabana(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.39NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northwest to the Medellin River valley<\/p>\n

Copacabana(POI64) to Medellin(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.99NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley southwest to Medellin, the second largest city in Colombia<\/p>\n

Medellin(POI65) to SKMD(SKMD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.34NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the airport, and the end of this stage of the tour<\/p>\n

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