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In exactly one week, the 31 of March, the Mariscal La Mar Airport from Cuenca will begin its new flights to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands.
The new direct route to Baltra (Galapagos), operated by LATAM Airlines Ecuador, It is not only a logistical achievement; It is the beginning of a new era for tourism in the Austro.
Under the premise "Cuenca welcomes new travelers to Galapagos«, The city is preparing to receive passengers looking for a more efficient and pleasant route to the "Enchanted Islands".
Cuenca flights now begin – Galapagos
The opening of this route responds to a historical demand. With two weekly frequencies (Tuesdays and Saturdays), the Marshal La Mar now offers a real alternative to avoid traditional stopovers in Quito O Guayaquil, reducing travel times and improving user experience.
From an industry perspective, this movement of LATAM Ecuador consolidates Cuenca as an important secondary mini hub, able to attract not only local residents, but to international tourists who wish to combine the heritage wealth of the "Athens of Ecuador" with the virgin nature of the archipelago..
For those who already have their ticket for the inaugural flight or the April frequencies, The airport administration and environmental authorities have coordinated specific processes:
- ABG inspection: Being a destination with a special environmental regime, The luggage must go through the filter of the Regulation and Control Agency for Biosafety and Quarantine for Galapagos (ABG) before check-in.
- Mandatory documentation: Make sure you have your Traffic Control Card (TCT) managed. Online pre-registration is highly recommended to avoid lines.
- time management: Due to additional biosafety protocols, The official recommendation is to show up at the terminal with 3 hours in advance.
The city's strategy is clear: let the journey begin on the cobblestone streets. By positioning Mariscal La Mar Airport as the “gateway”, travelers are encouraged to spend the night in Cuenca, energizing the local economy before jumping to the Pacific.
It is 31 of March, when the first Airbus from LATAM play the track bound for Baltra, Cuenca will not only be sending passengers; will be confirming its maturity as a destination and first-level air operations center.
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