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Aerotortuguero Airport

Roxana, Costa Rica

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Aerotortuguero Airport

Roxana, Costa Rica
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Small jungle airstrip serving Costa Rica's Caribbean wetlands.

Location
Roxana, Costa Rica
Aerotortuguero Airport (ICAO: MRAO) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Roxana, in the Limón Province of Costa Rica. It primarily serves as a gateway to Tortuguero National Park, a remote rainforest and wetland area accessible mainly by air or boat due to the absence of road connections. The airport handles light charter and scheduled prop-aircraft flights, mostly connecting passengers from San José to the ecotourism hub of Tortuguero. It plays an important role in supporting the local tourism economy centered on sea turtle nesting sites and wildlife watching. Due to its remote jungle setting, the facility is modest in infrastructure, with a short unpaved or semi-paved runway suitable only for small aircraft. No commercial jet service operates here.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger handling is minimal and open-air.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited; visitors typically continue to Tortuguero village by boat through the canal system.
Airlines here
Small regional charter operators such as Nature Air (now defunct) and Sansa Air have historically served this airstrip with light aircraft.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as one of the primary air access points to Tortuguero National Park.
  • ›No roads connect Tortuguero to the main highway network, making air and boat travel essential.
  • ›The airport accommodates only small propeller aircraft due to its short runway.
  • ›Tortuguero is internationally known for green sea turtle nesting on its Caribbean beaches.
  • ›The surrounding area is part of a UNESCO-recognized biodiversity corridor.
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Gateway to Costa Rica's wild Caribbean rainforest and canal waterways

Aerotortuguero Airport is a small airstrip serving the remote Tortuguero region of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, near the village of Roxana in Limón Province. It provides essential air access to one of Central America's most ecologically significant national parks, famous for sea turtle nesting grounds and dense jungle canals. Due to the absence of paved roads into Tortuguero, this airport is a primary entry point for eco-tourists and wildlife researchers.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic open-air facility handling light charter and small scheduled flights with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Boat transfers via canal to Tortuguero village
  • Lodge shuttle services arranged through local eco-lodges
  • Private taxi transfers to nearby communities
Nearby Hotels
  • Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
  • Pachira Lodge
  • Manatus Hotel
  • Casa Marbella Tortuguero
Dining

The airport itself has no dining facilities, but Tortuguero village, accessible by boat, offers several small sodas and restaurants serving traditional Costa Rican casados and fresh Caribbean-style seafood. Eco-lodges in the area typically provide all meals as part of inclusive packages.

Traveller Tips
  • Book accommodation and boat transfers in advance, as Tortuguero has very limited infrastructure and high seasonal demand.
  • Pack light — small charter aircraft have strict baggage weight limits, often around 12–15 kg per passenger.
  • Bring cash in colones or USD, as ATMs are not available in Tortuguero village.
  • Rain gear and insect repellent are essential year-round in this tropical rainforest environment.

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