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Talolinga Airport

Nicoya, Costa Rica

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Talolinga Airport

Nicoya, Costa Rica
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Small general aviation airstrip serving the Nicoya Peninsula region.

Location
Nicoya, Costa Rica
Talolinga Airport (ICAO: MRTL) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Nicoya in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It serves primarily private and charter flights, providing access to the Nicoya Peninsula, a region known for its beaches and ecotourism. The airport operates without scheduled commercial airline service and functions mainly as a private or light aircraft facility. It supports local transportation needs in an area where road access can be limited, making small aircraft an important means of connectivity.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Nicoya city and surrounding areas is typically arranged via private vehicle or taxi, as no formal public transit serves the airstrip.
Notable facts
  • ›Designated with ICAO code MRTL, with no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located in the Guanacaste province on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica.
  • ›Serves general aviation and private charter flights only.
  • ›The Nicoya Peninsula is a designated Blue Zone, noted for its high concentration of centenarians.
  • ›Nearby Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) handles commercial traffic for the broader region.
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Gateway to the Nicoya Peninsula's sun-drenched Pacific coast

Talolinga Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the Nicoya area in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica. It provides light aircraft access to the Nicoya Peninsula, a region celebrated for its beaches, biodiversity, and Blue Zone lifestyle. The airport primarily supports private flights and charter operations connecting visitors to this remote but increasingly popular destination.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from local operators in Nicoya town
  • Private car rental through local agencies in Nicoya
  • Shuttle services to nearby beach towns such as Sámara and Nosara
  • Public bus connections from central Nicoya to surrounding areas
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Rio Tempisque, Nicoya
  • Hotel Curime, Nicoya
  • Lodge Vista al Golfo, Nicoya region
  • Hospedaje El Rancho, Nicoya
Dining

Nicoya town center, a short drive from the airstrip, offers traditional Costa Rican sodas serving rice and bean dishes, fresh tropical juices, and local seafood. The airport facility itself has no dedicated dining options, so travellers should plan meals in town before or after their flight.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm charter or private flight arrangements well in advance as scheduled commercial service is absent.
  • Carry cash in colones as ATMs and card facilities may be limited near the airstrip.
  • Coordinate ground transport ahead of arrival as taxis are not always waiting on site.
  • The dry season from December to April offers the most reliable flying conditions in this region.

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