1. Macaw air starts flying in Costa Rica (January 5, 2004)

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Macaw Air Costa Rica was established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Canadian entrepreneurs with extensive aviation experience and a vision to provide a convenient and easy means of travel to exotic Costa Rican destinations. Macaw Air can offer you the personalized service which makes a difference in planning your Costa Rican vacation.

Macaw Air Costa Rica, is proud to be the first Airline based in Liberia international airport, and can quickly fly you directly to those pristine beaches you've always dreamed about. We will assist you in any way we can to insure you are able to make the most of your holiday experience in Costa Rica. Why drive for hours, when you can fly throughout Costa Rica in just minutes.

2. Macaw Air Services the Gold Coast of Costa Rica (February 2, 2004)

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Macaw Air is proud to announce that it is the first and only airline based at the international airport of Liberia, in North Western Costa Rica. Expatriates living abroad in Costa Rica, now have an option for flying directly between costal destinations, without having to go to San Jose and make connections. Macaw Air offers private charter flights, sight seeing tours, aerial photographs and a quick convenient means to travel throughout Costa Rica.

3. Macaw Air’s base of operation Playa Tamarindo (Mar 2, 2004)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Playa Tamarindo;
Tamarindo is a funky surf community located on the "Gold Coast" in the Guanacaste province. It is a world community of expatriates, surfers, retirees, Ticos, and travelers, and has accommodations for every budget. It has a well developed tourism industry, and is an ideal base camp for the traveler, with lots of information on the rest of the country, and tour offices to point you in the right direction. Tamarindo is situated in a bay filled with boats, and extends to the hills above the town offering amazing views.
Tamarindo is known for its spectacular sunsets, world class sport fishing, surfing, canopy tours, and active nightlife. It is lovingly referred to as "Gringolandia" because of the huge North American population, and almost everyone speaks English. Many travelers spend the majority of their vacation here, day tripping to the local beaches and enjoying the nightlife. There is something different to do every night in Tamarindo, with each bar having its specific night. Tamarindo is like a version of Hawaii in the 1960's, with a surf savvy populace of tourists, and places catering to the surfer. There are several large surf shops offering all kinds of boards and apparel, surf trips, and accessories for the traveling surfer. For the non-surfer, there are plenty of activities. Several spas offer full day treatments, there is yoga and a gym, canopy tours, and a multitude of restaurants offering a variety of fares.

4. Macaw Air is proud to service Liberia International Airport, Costa Rica.
(Aug 5, 2004)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Liberia International Airport.
Liberia is a travelers, hub city in the heart of the Guanacaste province. Most of the culture that Ticos call their own emanates from this area; from the food- to the cowboy culture.
Liberia has an international airport that is perfectly situated starting point for an adventure down the Pacific coast.
Liberia is a mishmash of old colonial culture, meeting fast food and urbanized western culture. It has sufficient tourist infrastructure, hotels, and car rent

5. Macaw Air is proud to service Playa Nosara, Costa Rica. (Sept 5, 2004)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Playa Nosara Airport;
Nosara is a picturesque little village on the Nicoya peninsula that is known as one of the prime locations for endangered Ridley sea turtle nesting, and is a part of the Ostional protected wildlife refuge. During prime season (August and September) the visiting naturalist can expect to see thousand of turtles invading the beach, digging to lay eggs, and returning to the sea. This is a truly 'once in a lifetime experience' for the visiting ecotourist, as the majority of the worlds population of these endangered turtles come here to propagate their species. Nosara is comprised of three different beaches, Playa Pelada, Playa Ostional (where the turtles are), and Playa Guiones. The intense foliage in this part of Guanacaste obscures the buildings from view, and from the beach, one can hardly believe that there is any town at all. The local population of expatriates and Ticos formed a civic action group that turned what was a deforested area years ago, into a beautiful protected sanctuary protecting the quality of life for locals, turtles, and the visiting tourist.

6. Macaw Air is Proud to service Playa Carrillo/ Samara (Dec 20, 2004)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Playa Carrillo Airport;
Playa Carillo is a very secluded beach on the Nicoya peninsula, ideal for the traveler day tripping from other locations. What Carillo lacks in infrastructure, it makes up in natural charm and crystal clear water. Located 5 miles from Samara, it is easily accessible by a newly paved road and a small airport where our charter flights land. This beautiful destination is set in a small bay that is perfect for casual swimming, snorkeling, fishing, or just absorbing the tropical sun. Fresh fish can be purchased directly from fishermen landing on the beach with the days catch. Tropical mountains are a backdrop for this beach, and spectacular views can be found at a nearby restaurant on the hill. The main road has a few restaurants, cabinas for rent, and a small grocery store. The town economy is based on fishing, and some sailors anchor their boats in the bay. This is a 'Blue Flag' beach (an award given for cleanliness), so please leave this beautiful beach the way that you found it.

7. Macaw Air is proud to service Playa Tambor (Feb 15, 2005)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Playa Tambor;
Tambor is a picturesque functioning fishing village located near the airstrip. Tambor is situated in a bay, with a public access fishing dock in the center, and the village just walking distance north. The village has a few 'tipical' restaurants, a street lined with flowers, and a beautiful look into Tico life. The visiting photographer can find colorful fishing boats in the harbor, beautiful sunsets, and local flavor. The fish served at the restaurants is fresh, and prepared in a simple, affordable manner.
Santa Theresa is an experienced surfers dream, and offers some world-class breaks. The south-facing beach picks up the best swells in the area, and the visiting surfer can find a hollow, spitting, right-hander at the popular and dangerous 'suck rock', or just South, an easier and smaller beach break. Santa Theresa offers a full range of accommodations for the visitor, from the ultra-deluxe 'Flor Blanca Resort', midranged surf camps, and basic camping on the beach. Flor Blanca has a fantastic restaurant with a Canadian chef, offering sushi at lunch and dinner, fantastic mojitos, fresh fish, steaks, burgers and more. The town of Santa Theresa is a funky blend of local expatriates, Ticos, and visitors. There are two coffee shops at either end of town, a great Argentinean BBQ, and a slow pace that everyone can enjoy. The primary attraction is surfing, but non surfers can enjoy an amazing secluded beach, topless sunbathing, clean water, first rate food and accommodations, funky nightlife, and a leisurely pace.
Mal Pais is a tranquil little village with charming hotels loosely spread out along three kilometers of road. At the southern end it borders the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve while to the north it merges with Santa Teresa where you can find shops, tourist facilities and a vibrant surfer scene. The coastline of Mal Pais is in many parts rocky and some bizarre volcanic rock formations create fascinating scenery. The adjacent maritime sanctuary of the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve serves as a nursery for many aquatic species so that sport fishing or scuba diving can be a thrilling experience here. Ashore as well, the proximity of the Cabo Blanco National Park is the reason for teeming wildlife and verdant forests. Although there is no entrance to the reserve from Mal Pais, you can enjoy the surroundings of Cabo Blanco on a walk along the beach or up the hill.

8. Macaw Air is proud to service Quepos (Apr 1, 2005)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park;
Quepos is a sleepy town, built in the thirties as a banana port. The town features colonial architecture and great fish restaurants along a quiet seaside plaza.
The area is most famous for its fabulous sport fishing, white sandy beaches, and beautiful mountains outcroppings jutting into crystal clear waters of Manuel Antonio National Park .
The Park is a little gem of greenery with emerald coves and a tree lined shoulder reaching an island of serenity. It is home to White Face and Spider Monkeys, Sloth's, Toucans and Iguanas.
Some of the best positioned hotels in Costa Rica are on the high outcropping of land offering panoramic views of ocean .The sunset dining is at best in cuisine offered and vista's changed in the shimmering lights.

9. Macaw Air is proud to service Punta Islita (June 25, 2005)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Punta Islita.

10. Macaw Air is proud to service San Jose ( Aug 5, 2005)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to San Jose;
San Jose is the capitol of Costa Rica, and is cosmopolitan in comparison to many other Central American cities. There are American restaurant chains, hotels, shopping malls, and clothing. A great percentage of the population speaks English, and finding your way around is simple. The people are friendly and warm to visitors, and may try to practice English with you and ask you about your home. There is every degree of accommodation and restaurant imaginable, and there are probably more shoe stores per-capita than anywhere else on earth. San Jose, and the rest of the country for that matter, is very sports conscious. Football (soccer) is the sport of choice, and Ticos have a fanatical patriotic affiliation with their favorite team. It is an enthusiastic topic of conversation, and a great way to break the ice with the local populace. The visitor to San Jose will definitely want to bring a camera, as photographing the street markets and the architecture is rewarding, and makes a great souvenir for the family back home. Night life is big city active, and dancing salsa, theater, shopping, and partying, are the order of the day. Definitely try some 'tipical' food in an open air market, or soda (the Tico equivalent to a cafe). There are communities of Chinese, Caribbean's, Gringos, and a thriving Jewish population. Ticos come in all sizes, skin tones, and religions, and are a very well blended and peaceful society. San Jose is an ideal hub for exploring Costa Rica, and is centrally located between the coasts.

11. Macaw Air is proud to service Puerto Jimenez ( Sept 5, 2005)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to San Jose;
Puerto Jimenez the gateway to the beautiful Osa Peninsula, and the unique Corcovado National Park. The Osa Peninsula could be described as the jewel of Costa Rica. Located at the very South West tip of the country, the area is the home of the only remaining tropical rainforest in Central America. The Corcovado National Park protects this breathtaking habitat for over 500 species of trees, scarlet macaws, toucans, jaguars, coatis, reptiles and lots more. It is a nature lovers paradise with the bonus of having white sandy beaches with warm turquoise waves. With out a doubt, your vacation to Costa Rica just isn¡¯t complete without a visit here. Flight time to Puerto Jimenez: Just a brief 1.5hrs along the most breathtaking coast line.

Matapalo is located in the Osa Peninsula in the southwest corner of Costa Rica near the Panama border. Matapalo is across the bay from Pavones, and like Pavones is very difficult to access by car due to very poor roads, and difficult weather. The area is rich with dense jungle and concentrated wildlife, and is not really a town per-say, but more a region with a name. It is one of the most bio-diverse places on earth, and the main attractions, other than surfing, is the Corcovada National Park and the Isla Del Cano. Animals that can be seen are three kinds of monkeys, scarlet macaws, sloths, anteaters, poison arrow frogs, toucans, and others. The surfers are the most frequent visitors, and visiting surfers will not be disappointed as Matapalo serves up 3 world class breaks. The beach catches swell from Pavones and has a double point-break that is comparable to Rincon in California. From the water, you may see flocks of scarlet macaws flying overhead, and perching in the almond trees lining the beach. This is a wild paradise for the traveling surfer. Expect wild animals, wild weather and wild surfing in one of the least developed areas in Costa Rica. The air strip is conveniently located about 12 miles away by car, but a 4x4 is definitely needed due to the weathered roads.

12. Macaw Air is proud to service Golfito (Nov 26, 2005)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Golfito;
A coastal town on the great Bay of Golf Dulce , on the Southern Tip of Costa Rica, it was built in the 1930's as a deepwater banana port.
The majestic bay with its calm waters, mangroves and river estuaries is teeming with marine life. Grey Whales visit often and calf in the Golfo Dulce. The calm waters make this water oasis an ideal sea kayaking arena.
Golfito is an important sport and commercial fishing port and gateway to Southern beaches of Zancudo and Pavones that claims the largest left break surf in Costa Rica . La Amistad International Park straddling Panama and Costa Rica and Golfito national park are easily accessible.

13. Men’s Journal: ‘The 50 Best Jobs’ (Oct 2005)

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Men’s Jounal list flying in Costa Rica as one of the 50 best jobs in the world.
Issue: October 2005, page 122.

14. Outside Magazine: ‘Fly Me to the Surf’ (Dec, 2005)

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Outside magazine presents and article on flying to central American surf destinations, under the article “Warm Winter Escapes” Page 72

15. Macaw Air is proud to service Pavones (Jan 18, 2006)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Pavones;
Macaw Air now offers direct flights along the stunning coast with all inclusive
packages at the best resort and private airfield, giving you more time to enjoy this amazing place, without the hassle normally associated with getting to this remote location. A surfers paradise.

16. Macaw Air is proud to service Tortuguero (Feb 1, 2006)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Bahia Tortuguero
Tortuguero is the most important nesting ground for the Green Sea Turtle in all of the These turtles currently face the danger of extinction.
Tortuguero is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Flying over is truly amazing, you will experience a bird¡¯s eye view of small beaches, mangrove swamps and the beautiful coastal rainforest. The wildlife is abundant, especially birds, monkeys, sloth and reptiles. The Tortuguero Park is home to half the bird and reptile species found in Costa Rica.
The National Park is named after the mass of turtles that choose to lay their eggs here. During July to mid- October is defiantly the time to see the green turtles lay their eggs in large numbers, or even February to July, when the leather back turtles nest in small numbers.
To the north Barra del Colorado is well known for its superior Sport fishing. Anglers come from around the world to come fish these plentiful waters.
Known as "Costa Rica's Amazon", Tortuguero is a navigable network of lakes and channels that crosses this National Park and allows a great diversity of fauna and flora to be observed close at hand. This park protects over 350 species of birds and mammals, including endangered species such as Green Macaws, Jaguars, and many types of Sea Turtles, making this a must see destination with Macaw Air.

17. Macaw Air is proud to service Bocas Del Toro, Panama. (Mar 2, 2006)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Bocas Del Toro, Panama.
About Bocas del Toro
The Archipelago de Bocas del Toro is located in the northwestern region of Panama barely 35 km from the Costa Rican border. This chain of more than sixty islands and mangrove keys is a piece of heaven that only recently has been discovered by international travelers. It is for this reason that much of the island string maintains its perfect, untouched, magnificence. The small and charming airport lies within the capital of Bocas del Toro on the island of Isla Colon, the most visited and most developed of all the islands. Isla Colon has a funky Caribbean flair that shows in the brightly colored buildings and clothing of the locals, as well as the amazing Latino-Caribbean food. The adventure traveller will delight in the intact coral reefs, deep-sea fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkelling, surfing, and deserted beaches.
The main island is a perfect base camp for travelers, with sufficient infrastructure, restaurants, hotels, tour services and water taxis. The pace of life in Bocas revolves around the water. Most hotels are built on (and over) the calm, crystal clear Caribbean. Water taxis are available everywhere to take you zipping through the mangroves and keys to the smaller islands and restaurants that lie seemingly in the middle of nowhere in the mangroves. It is best to make hotel reservations before arriving, especially during the busier months of December through April.
The friendly and welcoming people of Bocas del Toro are a intriguing cultural mix, from native Ngobe-Bugle Indians, West Indian descents, Latinos of mixed ancestry, and various nationalities of expatriates. While exploring the islands, it is common to hear Spanish, Guari-Guari (the Creole language of Bocas del Toro), Patois (a mixture of Spanish, Afro-Antillean English, and Guari-Guari), as well as English. The Indians travel throughout the archipelago (from island to island) in dugout canoes. Often you can see a whole family (commuting) in a canoe that barely seems large enough for one person, let alone four.
One of the most popular tours includes an all-day snorkelling trip to Dolphin Bay, Red Frog Beach, and Cayo Crawl. These trips typically cost about $15 per person and provide an excellent opportunity to see many coral reefs and their abundant marine life. The unique cultural mix along with its relative isolation has made Bocas del Toro a wonderful option for visitors to Panama and it is easily accessible with Macaw Air.

18. Macaw Air is proud to service Granada, Nicaragua. (Mar 26, 2006)

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Macaw Air is proud to provide air service to Granada, Nicaragua;
About Granada¡¦
Granada is considered as one of the 25 places in the World that have to be seen.
There are many reasons to visit Granada for a week or even a day. A beautiful city steeped in history, Granada is the oldest European established city in the Americas. The architecture is predominantly Spanish Colonial and the streets are filled with stucco churches, museums and edifices painted in an array of pastel colors. The community there is truly international, as are the hotels, the shopping and cuisine.
Granada has many parks, each with its own statues, monuments and gazebos. You can travel the quaint streets in one of the horse-drawn carriages for a unique experience. The city itself is situated on the bank of Lake Nicaragua. It is a short boat ride to one of the thousands of islands, or even a short ferry to Ometepe, the famed twin volcano island. Mombacho, the other nearby volcano boasts tours of wildlife preserves, waterfalls and hot mud spas and a nearby butterfly hatchery.
With all this and much more at a very reasonable price, the real trick is to come up with a reason not to visit Granada.
Granada is a place where you can settle in...on one of the long, breezy porches running along the main square. Settle into a white wicker rocking chair and soak up the scenery!.