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Cabo Velas Airport

Nicoya, Costa Rica

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Cabo Velas Airport

Nicoya, Costa Rica
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Small airstrip serving Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula region.

Location
Nicoya, Costa Rica
Cabo Velas Airport (ICAO: MRCV) is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Nicoya Peninsula area of Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. It primarily serves private aircraft and charter flights, supporting access to the remote coastal and ecotourism areas of the region. The airport lacks scheduled commercial airline service and functions mainly as a private or charter facility. It provides an important air access point for visitors and residents in an area where road travel can be lengthy and difficult, particularly during the rainy season.
Getting to & from
Ground access to and from the airport relies on private vehicles or arranged transfers, as public transportation infrastructure in the surrounding area is limited.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Cabo Velas Airport; the facility serves private and charter aircraft only.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is MRCV; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located on the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
  • ›Serves primarily private and charter aviation traffic.
  • ›The surrounding region is known for ecotourism, beaches, and wildlife.
  • ›Road access to the area can be challenging, making air access particularly valuable.
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Gateway to Guanacaste's wild peninsulas and sun-drenched Pacific shores

Cabo Velas Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the northern Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It primarily supports private charter flights and light aircraft connecting visitors to the remote beach communities around Tamarindo and surrounding areas. The airport plays a quiet but important role in linking this ecotourism-rich coastal region to the rest of the country.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures for charter and private flights.
Ground Transport
  • Private shuttle services arranged through local hotels and tour operators
  • Taxi services available from nearby Tamarindo and surrounding towns
  • Car rental pick-up coordinated through local agencies in Tamarindo
  • ATV and quad rental for coastal access in some nearby areas
Nearby Hotels
  • Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
  • El Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel
  • Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
  • Hotel Arco Iris
Dining

The immediate airport vicinity has no formal dining facilities given its small size. Travellers will find a variety of sodas, seafood restaurants, and international dining options within a short drive in Tamarindo town. Local Costa Rican cuisine featuring gallo pinto and fresh ceviche is widely available at nearby beachside eateries.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange ground transport in advance as taxis and shuttles are not always immediately available at the airstrip.
  • Confirm your charter flight details directly with the operator as schedules can be flexible at this small facility.
  • Carry cash in Costa Rican colones as card acceptance is limited in very small local businesses near the airport.
  • The dry season (December–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions; expect possible delays during heavy rains in the wet season.

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Cabo Velas Airport is an airport serving the Pacific coastal villages along the Playa Grande, north of Tamarindo in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.

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