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Cañada Larga Airport

Chiquitos, Bolivia

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Cañada Larga Airport

Chiquitos, Bolivia
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Small airstrip serving Bolivia's remote Chiquitos region.

Location
Chiquitos, Bolivia
Cañada Larga Airport (ICAO: SLNL) is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Chiquitos province of the Santa Cruz Department in eastern Bolivia. It serves the largely rural and sparsely populated area surrounding the town of Chiquitos, providing basic air access to a region characterized by its UNESCO-recognized Jesuit Missions heritage and vast lowland terrain. The airport handles light aircraft and small regional flights rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Its role is primarily to support local transportation needs, agricultural operations, and connectivity in an area where road infrastructure can be limited or difficult to traverse during wet seasons.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Chiquitos province of Santa Cruz Department, eastern Bolivia.
  • ›Serves a region famous for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jesuit Mission Churches.
  • ›Primarily used by light general aviation aircraft rather than commercial airlines.
  • ›The surrounding Chiquitos lowlands can experience seasonal flooding affecting road access.
  • ›Carries no assigned IATA code, indicating limited or no scheduled commercial service.
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Gateway to Bolivia's eastern lowlands amid ancient Chiquitano landscapes

Cañada Larga Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Chiquitos province in eastern Bolivia, a region celebrated for its UNESCO-listed Jesuit mission circuit and vast lowland wilderness. The airport supports local connectivity in an area where road travel can be slow and difficult, particularly during the rainy season. It plays a modest but practical role in linking remote Chiquitano communities to larger Bolivian cities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling limited scheduled and charter regional flights with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and remises available at the terminal for local transfers
  • Private vehicle hire through local operators in Chiquitos
  • Motorcycle taxis for short distances into nearby communities
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Chiquitano (San José de Chiquitos)
  • Alojamiento local guesthouses in San José de Chiquitos
Dining

Food options at the airport itself are extremely limited or nonexistent, so travellers should plan accordingly. The nearby town of San José de Chiquitos offers small local restaurants serving traditional Bolivian lowland cuisine including grilled meats and regional stews.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline or operator as services can be infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATM access in the Chiquitos region is very limited.
  • The wet season (November to March) can affect road access and flight operations, so allow extra travel time.
  • Visit the nearby Jesuit mission churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while in the region.

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Cañada Larga Airport is an airstrip serving the farming village of Cañada Larga in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia.

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