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El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport
San Carlos, Costa Rica
El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport
Small general aviation airstrip serving San Carlos, Costa Rica.
- ›ICAO code is MRED; no IATA code assigned.
- ›Located in the San Carlos region of northern Costa Rica.
- ›Serves general aviation and light aircraft operations.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline service operates from this airstrip.
- ›The San Carlos area is known for agricultural production and ecotourism.
El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the San Carlos region of Costa Rica, a zone known for its agricultural landscapes and ecotourism destinations. It functions primarily as a local access point for light aircraft connecting remote communities and nature lodges in the northern lowlands. The airstrip reflects the character of rural Costa Rican aviation infrastructure, modest in scale but strategically situated.
- General Aviation Terminal — A single basic facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures for local and charter flights.
- Private vehicle or lodge transfer arranged in advance
- Taxi service from nearby San Carlos communities
- Local bus routes connecting to Ciudad Quesada
- Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa
- Termales del Bosque
- La Garza Hotel
The airport itself has no formal dining facilities given its small scale. Visitors will find traditional Costa Rican sodas and local restaurants offering casados and fresh tropical produce in the nearby towns of San Carlos and Ciudad Quesada. Eco-lodges in the region typically provide on-site meals featuring local ingredients.
- Arrange ground transport or lodge pickup well in advance as taxis are not always readily available at the airstrip.
- Flights here are typically charter or light aircraft only — confirm your operator details before travel.
- Bring cash as ATM access in remote parts of San Carlos can be limited.
- Weather in the northern lowlands can change rapidly; expect delays during heavy rain season from May to November.
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