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Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR)
Rio Frio / Progreso Airport is a small regional gateway serving Rio Frio, Sarapiqui and the surrounding Heredia Province lowlands in Costa Rica. Road transfers, taxis and pre-arranged drivers connect the airport with Guapiles, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, San Jose and nearby rural destinations.
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About Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) is a small civil airport serving Rio Frio in the Sarapiqui area of Heredia Province, Costa Rica. Located in the Caribbean lowlands, the airport mainly supports private flights, agricultural aviation, charter operations and emergency access for nearby rural communities.
The airport has a single concrete runway, 02/20, and a basic general aviation apron. It sits about 68 km north of San Jose by road, with the towns of Guapiles and Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui among the closest larger centers in the region.
Because it is a small general aviation field, RFR does not offer scheduled commercial passenger service, customs processing or full terminal facilities. Travelers usually reach the airport by private vehicle, taxi or pre-arranged transfer along regional roads.
For onward journeys, the airport provides a practical local landing point for visitors heading to Sarapiqui's rainforest areas, farms and nearby communities, while San Jose and the Central Valley remain accessible by road.
Terminal Overview
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Rio Frio / Progreso Airport is a small general aviation airfield with no dedicated passenger terminal. Operations use a compact ground facility and aircraft apron rather than separate domestic or international terminal buildings.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport to Rio Frio, Sarapiqui, Guapiles, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and other Heredia Province destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport to Guapiles, Sarapiqui and onward destinations across Costa Rica.
Bus & Group Transfers
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