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Liberia Airport and the Rise of Luxury Aviation Why MRLB Is Reaching an Inflection Point Over the past decade, Guanacaste has undergone a quiet but powerful transformation. What was once primarily a seasonal tourism destination has evolved into one of the most attractive luxury regions in Latin America. Today, the North Pacific of Costa Rica is no longer just a vacation spot—it is a destination for investment, lifestyle, and long-term presence. World-class resorts, private oceanfront estates,...

Part 1 — General Aviation at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO / MROC) When most people think about Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO / MROC), they think about commercial airline traffic. But behind the airline operations, another important segment of aviation operates every day at Costa Rica’s main international gateway: General Aviation. Corporate jets, charter aircraft, diplomatic flights, helicopters, and domestic aviation operators regularly use SJO as the main entry...

Why Guanacaste May Soon Need Its Own General Aviation Terminal We’ve been seeing a significant increase in private aviation traffic into Guanacaste. The conversation around infrastructure is becoming very interesting. Exciting times for Liberia. Juan Portela CEO f you spend enough time around business aviation , you start to notice patterns. Private jets tend to follow three things: • Luxury destinations • Investment growth • Ease of access When those three elements align, private aviation...