Ciruelas Airport

Bagaces, Costa Rica

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Ciruelas Airport

Bagaces, Costa Rica

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Small general aviation airstrip serving Costa Rica's Guanacaste region.

Location

Bagaces, Costa Rica

Ciruelas Airport (ICAO: MRCI) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Bagaces, in the Guanacaste province of northwestern Costa Rica. It serves primarily private and light aircraft operations in the region, which is characterized by dry tropical savanna landscape. The airport is situated in an area close to Palo Verde National Park and the Tempisque River basin, making it a potential access point for ecotourism and agricultural activities in the surrounding lowlands. It does not support scheduled commercial airline service.

Getting to & from

Ground access to the airport is primarily via private vehicle using local roads connecting to the Inter-American Highway near Bagaces.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is MRCI; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
›Located in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica's driest region.
›Serves general aviation and light aircraft only; no scheduled commercial service.
›Situated near Palo Verde National Park, a significant wetland wildlife reserve.
›Bagaces is a small town known for cattle ranching and proximity to protected natural areas.

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A quiet gateway nestled among Costa Rica's rugged northwestern landscapes

Ciruelas Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located near Bagaces in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Serving light aircraft and private flights, it provides access to the dry tropical forests and volcanic terrain of the region. The airport plays a modest supporting role in connecting rural communities and visitors exploring the Tempisque basin area.

Terminals

General Aviation Area — A basic single-area facility handling light private and charter aircraft with minimal amenities.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or rental car from Bagaces town center
Taxi services from Bagaces or Cañas
Local bus routes connecting Bagaces to the Interamerican Highway

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Occidental Papagayo (Gulf of Papagayo area)
Hacienda Guachipelín (near Rincón de la Vieja)
Hotel La Magoya (Bagaces vicinity)

Dining

The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small general aviation status. Bagaces town offers simple sodas and local Costa Rican cuisine including casados and fresh fruit. Cañas, a short drive away, provides a broader selection of restaurants and roadside eateries.

Traveller Tips

Confirm fuel availability in advance as services at small rural strips in Costa Rica can be limited.
Carry cash as card payment infrastructure is limited in Bagaces and surrounding villages.
Check weather carefully — the Guanacaste dry season runs December to April, making flying conditions significantly easier.
Coordinate ground transport ahead of arrival as taxis are not always immediately available at the airstrip.

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