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Aerotortuguero Airport
Pococí
Costa Rica
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Longitude: -83,515°
Latitude: 10,569°
Summary
Aerotortuguero Airport is a medium sized airport in Costa Rica, serving the region of Roxana, Tortuquero, Tortuguero. The longest runway is 3.118 feet or 950 meters long.
Facts:
Local name: Tortuquero Airport size: medium airport Serving area: Roxana, Tortuquero, Tortuguero Longest runway: 3118 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: TTQ,
ICAO: MRAO
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About the airport
Aerotortuguero Airport (IATA: TTQ, ICAO: MRAO) is a small airport located in the northeastern part of Costa Rica. Situated in the Tortuguero National Park, this airport serves as a gateway for travelers visiting the stunning natural beauty of the region. The airport is primarily used for domestic flights and is operated by the Costa Rican government.
Despite its small size, Aerotortuguero Airport offers essential facilities for travelers. The terminal building provides basic amenities such as restrooms and a waiting area. The airport has a single asphalt runway, which can accommodate small aircraft.
The main attraction of this airport is its proximity to the Tortuguero National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and pristine beaches. From Aerotortuguero Airport, visitors can easily access the park and its surrounding areas, which are only accessible by boat or small aircraft. The airport also serves as a starting point for eco-tours, birdwatching expeditions, and turtle nesting tours.
Travelers planning a trip to Costa Rica should consider Aerotortuguero Airport as a convenient entry point to explore the natural wonders of Tortuguero National Park and its breathtaking surroundings.
Hotels and places to stay
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens
Aninga Lodge
Caribbean Paradise Eco-Lodge
Cabinas Miss Miriam 2
Rana Roja Lodge
Miss Junies Lodge
Hotel Tortuguero Natural
Cabinas Sunset Tortuguero
La Casona de Tortuguero
Videos from the area of the airport
Parque Nacional Tortuguero Costa Rica
Parque Nacional Tortuguero en Costa Rica 18,9 Km² terrestre y 52,2 Km² marinos. 15 especies de mamíferos, 405 de aves, 214 de anfibios y reptiles, 100 acuáticas. 450 especies de árboles,...
TI-AGV @ Barra de Tortuguero
Landing and departing from Barra de Tortuguero, Limon (MRBT) onboard piper cherokee warrior TI-AGV. Several traffics such as two Nature Air DHC6s,and two Aerobell's C206 in the video.
Laguna Loodge - Hotels in the Tortuguero area of Costa Rica
http://www.costaricantrails.com/hotels/others/laguna_hotel.html Laguna Lodge Tortuguero is a rain forest ecotourism lodge with an extra touch in style, comfort and personalized service....
Manatus Hotel - Hotels in the Tortuguero area of Costa Rica
http://www.costaricantrails.com/hotels/accomodations/manatus.html Tortuguero is on Costa Rica's North Caribbean Region, one of the most diverse National Parks, with 11 ecological habitats,...
Caïman à lunette (caiman crocodilus) à Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Tortuguero Canals Tour
the tour will start early in the morning depending on you arrival time, That will lead you through the living jungle that stretches over the narrow canals, formed by the rivers born in the...
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Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Alajuela
- Batan
- Cariari
- Cartago
- Dulce Nombre de Jesus
- Guapiles
- Heredia
- La Virgen
- Matina
- Monterrey
- Pacuarito
- Puerto Limon
- Sabanilla
- San Jose
- San Pedro
- Sarchi
- Siquirres
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.
- Ana
- Angeles
- Astua y Pirie, Pococi
- Barrio Palermo
- Cano Blanco
- Carmen
- Colorado
Delta del San Juan- Dorotea
- Dos Bocas
- Eden
- El Pario de San Cristobal de Pocci
- El Progresso, Pococi
- Escocia
- Escocia Rio Jimenez
- Golden Grove
- Humo
- Jaloba
- Milla Cinco
- Ontario
- Parismina
- Pina Frut
- Punta de Riel
- Rio Jimenez
- Roxana
- Santo Domingo
- Siete
- Suerre
- Tortuguero
- Villa Franca