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Stage 21 of the tour marks the first part of the journey south along the magnificent Andes Mountains. Starting in Medellin and heading east to Colombia’s capital city, Bogot\u00e1, you’ll then head south across the Equator to the second highest capital city in the world, Quito in Ecuador. Journeying further south through volcano territory, you’ll then hit the highest altitude of the trip so far, 13000ft, as you head west out of the mountains to the port city of Guyaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.<\/p>\n

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

Total Legs: 17 Total Distance: 962 Total Time(125kts): 7 hours 41 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 74.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKMD(SKMD) to La Estrella(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.84NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the valley southwest<\/p>\n

La Estrella(POI1) to Caldas(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.97NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley and main road south. At the end of the valley, pass to the right of the taller hills as you continue south over the large valley<\/p>\n

Caldas(POI2) to La Pintada(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.48NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south while descending over the lower terrain, follow the Poblanca River south to its junction with the larger Cuaca River<\/p>\n

La Pintada(POI3) to Rio Cauca(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.14NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Rio Cauca and the highway south through the small canyon and beyond, as the river gradually curves to the right around the mountain<\/p>\n

Rio Cauca(POI4) to Manizales(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.56NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the river meets a 4-way junction, turn slightly to the east and climb to the city of Manizales which lies near the base of the 17000ft Nevado del Ruiz volcano<\/p>\n

Manizales(POI5) to SKMZ(SKMZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.5NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

La Nubia airport sits next to the river a couple of miles southeast of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 61.88 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKMZ(SKMZ) to Manizales(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.43NM Bearing: 330\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next stop at the town of Mariquita is east of here over the mountains, but you&apos;ll need to do some climbing first. After takeoff, head back to the northern end of the city<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 16.11NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading north from the city, gain enough height so you can turn east over the mountains<\/p>\n

Salamina(POI7) to Samana(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.33NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After heading east over the mountains, start descending and look for the large town of Mariquita which sits right at the foothills<\/p>\n

Samana(POI8) to SKQU(SKQU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.01NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mariquita Airport is at the northeastern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 34.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKQU(SKQU) to Rio Magdalena(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.2NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the hills to the Magdalena River on the eastern side of the valley<\/p>\n

Rio Magdalena(POI9) to Ambalema(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.4NM Bearing: 195\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south to the town of Ambalema<\/p>\n

Ambalema(POI10) to SKBM(SKBM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.58NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small airstrip is on the south bank of the river, a few miles after the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.45 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKBM(SKBM) to Guataqui(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.74NM Bearing: 187\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue south along the Magdalena River to where it meets the smaller Seco River at the town of Guataqui<\/p>\n

Guataqui(POI11) to La Mesa(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.07NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Seco River northeast through the small valley and climb over the hills beyond to the town of La Mesa, named for the Mesa like hill that it sits on<\/p>\n

La Mesa(POI12) to SKMA(SKMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.64NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue climbing northeast to the high plateau (named Bogot\u00e1 savanna) that houses the capital city of Bogot\u00e1. Madrid air base is just a few miles from the edge of the plateau<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 72.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKMA(SKMA) to Tabio(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.34NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast between the two ridges<\/p>\n

Tabio(POI13) to Troncal Central(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.31NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly over the eastern ridge to meet the road heading north<\/p>\n

Troncal Central(POI14) to Zipaquira(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.98NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway north to the large town of Zipaquir\u00e1, famous for its salt cathedral which sits underground in the salt mine<\/p>\n

Zipaquira(POI15) to Embalse de Tomine(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.07NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to the northern end of Tomin\u00e9 Reservoir<\/p>\n

Embalse de Tomine(POI16) to Embalse de Tomine(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.31NM Bearing: 216\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest along the reservoir<\/p>\n

Embalse de Tomine(POI17) to Avenida Carrera(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.28NM Bearing: 230\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest over the hills towards Colombia&apos;s capital city of Bogot\u00e1<\/p>\n

Avenida Carrera(POI18) to Bogota(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.54NM Bearing: 199\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the straight line of Avenida Carrera south to the main center of Bogot\u00e1<\/p>\n

Bogota(POI19) to SKBO(SKBO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.56NM Bearing: 323\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northwest and head for Eldorado Intl Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 43.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKBO(SKBO) to Embalse del Muna(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.71NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest to the Mu\u00f1a Reservoir on the city&apos;s outskirts<\/p>\n

Embalse del Muna(POI20) to Fusagasuga(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.93NM Bearing: 220\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest off the plateau to the town of Fusagasug\u00e1<\/p>\n

Fusagasuga(POI21) to SKME(SKME)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.49NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway and the Sumapaz River southwest out of the mountains to Melgar Air Base, which sits alongside the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 67.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKME(SKME) to Rio Cunday(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.08NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south over the ridge to the small Cunday River, then follow the ridge southwest<\/p>\n

Rio Cunday(POI22) to Embalse del Rio Prado(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.44NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the ridge as it curves to the south leading to the Prado Reservoir. Fly along the length of the reservoir to its southern end<\/p>\n

Embalse del Rio Prado(POI23) to Rio Magdalena(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.92NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest and head to the Magdalena River<\/p>\n

Rio Magdalena(POI24) to Rio Magdalena(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.27NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest until you reach the tight U-turn<\/p>\n

Rio Magdalena(POI25) to SKVT(SKVT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.53NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the small grass airstrip just a mile east of the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 44.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKVT(SKVT) to Tatacoa Desert(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.89NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to the arid Tatacoa Desert, famous for its eroded landscape<\/p>\n

Tatacoa Desert(POI26) to Neiva(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.53NM Bearing: 207\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the desert, head southwest to the large town of Neiva<\/p>\n

Neiva(POI27) to Campoalegre(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.52NM Bearing: 200\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the main road south from Neiva to the smaller town of Campoalegre<\/p>\n

Campoalegre(POI28) to SKDG(SKDG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.24NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will continue southwest towards the hills. Just before it reaches the hills it will turn west and cross a small river. The grass airstrip is just on the western side of the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 36.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKDG(SKDG) to Rio Magdalena(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.9NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the road southwest back to the Magdalena River<\/p>\n

Rio Magdalena(POI29) to Embalse el Quimbo(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.08NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will lead south to another reservoir, fly along its length to the southern end<\/p>\n

Embalse el Quimbo(POI30) to Rio Magdalena(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.02NM Bearing: 201\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The south end of the reservoir will once again become the Magdalena River. Continue following it south past the large town of Garz\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Rio Magdalena(POI31) to SKGZ(SKGZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.81NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The grass airstrip at La Jagua sits next to the main road heading southwest from Garz\u00f3n, on the south side of the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 58.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKGZ(SKGZ) to Moscopan(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.89NM Bearing: 289\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west and start gaining altitude to cross the mountains, then head towards the tall peak in the distance, Pan de Az\u00facar<\/p>\n

Moscopan(POI32) to Pilimbala(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.53NM Bearing: 307\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before reaching the peak, follow the highway next to the river valley, which runs along the northern side of the volcano<\/p>\n

Pilimbala(POI33) to SKPP(SKPP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.11NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you are over the mountain pass, head northwest to the city of Popay\u00e1n, and the airport on its northern edge<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 81.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKPP(SKPP) to Rio Patia(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 41.98NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest along the western side of the large valley, where you will meet the Patia River<\/p>\n

Rio Patia(POI34) to El Rosario(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.22NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest into the narrowing valley, then when it meets the highway turn south<\/p>\n

El Rosario(POI35) to SKPS(SKPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.34NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south over a hilly area then a large valley, before reaching Antonio Narino Airport sitting on the edge of a plateau<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 48.14 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SKPS(SKPS) to Genoy(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.16NM Bearing: 198\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south (runway heading) along the valley towards the mountain ahead (Galeras)<\/p>\n

Genoy(POI36) to Embalse de Rio Bobo(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.94NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn left to go south around the mountain and pass the city of Pasto to your left. When you reach the small reservoir, turn southwest<\/p>\n

Embalse de Rio Bobo(POI37) to Funes(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.24NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest over the mountain terrain where you will reach a river valley also heading southwest<\/p>\n

Funes(POI38) to Ipiales(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.59NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading southwest with the valley as it shallows, then continue southwest to the large town of Ipiales<\/p>\n

Ipiales(POI39) to SETU(SETU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.21NM Bearing: 260\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles west of Ipiales is the border with Ecuador, and the airport serving the town of Tulc\u00e1n<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 74.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SETU(SETU) to Julio Andrade(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.15NM Bearing: 187\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south into the next valley<\/p>\n

Julio Andrade(POI40) to Ibarra(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.16NM Bearing: 240\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest to the city of Ibarra, crossing over the Chota River valley along the way<\/p>\n

Ibarra(POI41) to Otavalo(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.01NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest past the Imbabura Volcano<\/p>\n

Otavalo(POI42) to Quito(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.79NM Bearing: 220\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway turns away to the east, continue southwest between the peaks. A soon as you clear the peak to your left, turn south<\/p>\n

Quito(POI43) to SEQM(SEQM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.01NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, which replaced the original airport of the same name in 2013<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 55.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SEQM(SEQM) to Quito(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.6NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west towards the old airport<\/p>\n

Quito(POI44) to Quito(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.96NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along the valley past the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador and the second highest capital city in the world<\/p>\n

Quito(POI45) to Cotopaxi(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.26NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the valley, passing between the Cotopaxi Volcano on your left, and the twin volcanic mountains of Illiniza to your right<\/p>\n

Cotopaxi(POI46) to SELT(SELT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.23NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to Cotopaxi Intl Airport, at the northern end of the town of Latacunga<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 83.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 40 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SELT(SELT) to Ambato(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.78NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the valley to the city of Ambato<\/p>\n

Ambato(POI47) to Rio Ambato(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.58NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the Ambato River canyon on the west side of the city<\/p>\n

Rio Ambato(POI48) to Rio Ambato(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.42NM Bearing: 252\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it climbs southwest. Lower performance aircraft would need to use the canyon to climb to the 13000ft needed to exit the mountains to the west<\/p>\n

Rio Ambato(POI49) to Rio Ambato(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.9NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the river canyon<\/p>\n

Rio Ambato(POI50) to Rio Calamanca(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.9NM Bearing: 349\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the river junction, follow the Calamanca River north<\/p>\n

Rio Calamanca(POI51) to Quebrada Mulacorral(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.23NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almost immediately, at the next fork, take the valley to the left and continue climbing. You should see a road running along the left side of the valley<\/p>\n

Quebrada Mulacorral(POI52) to Mountain Pass(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.55NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing a small lake you will see a small mountain pass ahead. Take this pass and make a U-turn west into the next valley<\/p>\n

Mountain Pass(POI53) to El Corazon(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.72NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Descend as you head west along the valley out of the mountains<\/p>\n

El Corazon(POI54) to Quevedo(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.7NM Bearing: 290\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you near flat land, head northwest to the city of Quevedo<\/p>\n

Quevedo(POI55) to SEQE(SEQE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.32NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quevedo airport is just north of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SEQE(SEQE) to Ventanas(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.08NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over the town, then directly south to the town of Ventanas which lies on the Catarama River<\/p>\n

Ventanas(POI56) to Catarama(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.95NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to the next town, Catarama<\/p>\n

Catarama(POI57) to SECT(SECT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.7NM Bearing: 216\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles southwest of Catarama is the small airstrip surrounded by banana plantations<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 39.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SECT(SECT) to Babahoyo(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.8NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to the large regional town of Babahoyo<\/p>\n

Babahoyo(POI58) to Rio Babahoyo(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.63NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Rio Babahoyo(POI59) to SEGU(SEGU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.18NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Babahoyo River will meet the Daule River to form the Guayas River at the city of Guayaquil, the final stop on this stage of the tour. The airport sits next to the junction of these rivers<\/p>\n

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