Quepos La Managua Airport

Location

The airport is located 5 km (3.1 miles) east of the town of Quepos and approximately 15 km from Manuel Antonio National Park, on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast.

Estimated travel time between the airport and downtown Quepos is about 10 minutes, while the journey to the hotel zone in Manuel Antonio usually takes between 20 and 25 minutes.

Taxis

Official taxis are available outside the terminal coinciding with scheduled flight arrivals for direct transfers to Quepos and Manuel Antonio.

Shuttles and Private Transfers

Various local hotels and incoming tour operators provide private pickup and shuttle services coordinated with passengers prior to arrival.

Buses

There are no public transit bus lines entering the airport terminal directly. However, local and intercity buses operate along the nearby main highway (Route 34 / Costanera Sur) with stops to Quepos and surrounding towns.

Ride-Sharing Apps

Ride-hailing services such as Uber have limited availability in the Quepos area and depend on driver presence nearby.

Car rental companies do not maintain permanent service desks inside the passenger terminal; they operate through advance reservations, offering car delivery at the airport or complimentary shuttle service to their offices in Quepos.

Available Agencies

• Alamo: Coordinated delivery at the airfield or local office.
• Adobe Rent a Car: Shuttle transfer and delivery with advance booking.
• NÜ Car Rentals: Open Monday through Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00 (Tel. +506 2442 6000).
• Economy Rent a Car: Pickup and shuttle service to their Quepos branch.

Schedules updated as of October 18, 2026.

Due to the small scale of the facilities, passenger amenities are limited:

Finance and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: Airline operator Costa Rica Green Airways provides wireless internet access for passengers in the waiting lounge.
• ATMs and Currency Exchange: There are no ATMs or currency exchange counters inside the terminal; these services are available in downtown Quepos.

Dining

The airport features no restaurants, cafes, or vending machines inside its building.

Shopping

There are no retail stores, gift shops, or duty-free outlets.

Baggage Services

Luggage storage and locker facilities are not provided. Any inquiries regarding lost items or baggage issues must be handled directly at the relevant airline counter or with DGAC personnel.

An outdoor open-air parking area is situated directly in front of the terminal building.

Parking Areas

• Outdoor Parking: An uncovered space of limited capacity, intended primarily for short-term drop-off and pickup of travelers. It has no automated parking meters or regulated fee structure.

The air terminal is designed on a single ground-level floor, facilitating basic navigation for passengers with reduced mobility.

Special Assistance Request

Because flights operate with small turboprop aircraft and boarding is conducted on foot across the tarmac, passengers requiring a wheelchair or boarding support must arrange it with their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to departure.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The airport is not affiliated with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program and does not feature dedicated sensory rooms or nursing spaces. Restrooms are located on the main floor without escalators or step barriers.

Unaccompanied Minors

Travel service for unaccompanied minors is subject to the individual policies and availability of each operating airline.

There are no hotels or sleeping cabins located on the airport grounds.

Hotels Near the Airport

• La Foresta Nature Resort (0.6 km away)
• Blue Banyan Inn (a short distance from the terminal)
• Hotel El Meteorito (1.7 km away)
• Hotel Villa Romántica (in downtown Quepos; arranges transfers)
• Tulemar Resort (in Manuel Antonio, about 15-20 minutes away)
• Hotel Verde Mar (in Manuel Antonio, about 20-25 minutes away)