Costa Rica

There are numerous aerodromes scattered all over the country, most of which are in private hands and accommodate small aircraft, which generally are used in agricultural tasks but also transport local or foreign tourists. The Juan Santamaría international airport (called thus in memory of the national hero of the same name) stands only a few km from the capital and is equipped with the most up-to-date aerial navigation equipment, as well as service infrastructure which is comparable to that of the large world airports. This airport is the largest in the country.

The airport can handle aircraft of any size and can guarantee the highest standard of safety. There are two other alternative airports: one in the north-east of the country near Liberia, capital of the province of Guanacaste, and the other, on the Atlantic coast near the Port of Limón, capital of the province which bears its name. In the south –west of the country there are the airports of Palmar and Golfito, which can handle relatively large aircraft, particularly those of the local commercial airlines. Near the capital lies the Tobías Bolaños national airport, so called in memory of the pioneer of the Costa Rica aviation. This airport is the home base for the considerably large local and national private commercial aircraft fleet. The airport has all the necessary equipment and infrastructure required to provide a modern service. Costa Rica also has national companies which offer charter services as well as air taxis, both for domestic flights and flights from abroad. The country is linked to the rest of the world by means of airlines services, which are either national or North American, Mexican, Central American, Brazilian, Colombian, Venezuelan or else several European airlines. Thus, visiting the country by air is both easy, comfortable and safe; a fact which makes it a favorite form of travel for international tourism.