Airport
Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO)
Reales Tamarindos Airport is a former gateway to Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí Province in western Ecuador. The closed airport sits close to central Portoviejo and the surrounding Manabí coast, with onward road connections available to Manta and nearby beach destinations.
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About Reales Tamarindos Airport
Reales Tamarindos Airport is a former commercial airport serving Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí Province in western Ecuador. It operated for around 80 years before scheduled passenger activity at the site ended in December 2011.
Located about 2–3 km from central Portoviejo, the airport once offered convenient access to the city and surrounding coastal areas. After its closure, scheduled air travel for the province shifted mainly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport in Manta, with onward road connections to Portoviejo.
The former runway and terminal facilities are no longer used for regular passenger flights. Travelers heading to Portoviejo and nearby destinations such as Crucita generally arrive through operating regional airports and continue by taxi, bus, private transfer or rental car.
Although PVO does not handle current airline services, its central location remains a useful reference point for planning road travel around Portoviejo and Manabí Province.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Reales Tamarindos Airport no longer has active passenger terminals. The former terminal complex that once served Portoviejo is closed to scheduled commercial traffic, and no regular domestic or international passenger services operate from the site.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Reales Tamarindos Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers between the former Reales Tamarindos Airport area, central Portoviejo, hotels and other locations across Manabí Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the former airport area to business meetings, events or destinations around Portoviejo.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Portoviejo or at nearby operating airports for independent travel around Manabí Province and onward journeys to the Pacific coast.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Portoviejo, the former Reales Tamarindos Airport site, hotels, event venues and other regional destinations.
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