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El Avi\u00f3n, a tourist attraction that offers a delicious gastronomy<\/a> and a fascinating history related to one of the biggest political scandals of the 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story of El Avi\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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During that period, the Reagan administration established a network of arms sales to Iran for the purpose of freeing U.S. hostages held in Lebanon and financing Nicaraguan counterrevolutionaries, known as the “Contras”. Amidst this turbulent scenario, our Fairchild C-123, a cargo plane, became a key player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind this network of arms sales was a strategy of artificially inflating arms prices. This allowed National Security Council official Oliver North to divert the proceeds to finance the Nicaraguan counterrevolutionaries in their fight against the Cuban-backed Sandinista government. From the $16 million collected, only $3.8 million actually found its way into the hands of the Contras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this operation, several items were acquired, including two C-123 cargo planes, two C-7 planes, a Maule plane, spare parts and ammunition. Additionally, a secret airstrip was constructed on a 30,000-acre U.S.-owned ranch in northwestern Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1986, on October 5, 1986, one of the U.S. cargo planes was shot down over Nicaragua. During this incident, Eugene Hasenfus, a pilot and crew member, was captured by the Sandinista army after parachuting to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political scandals<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Hasenfus arrest triggered a series of cover-ups and lies that became one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history, known as the Iran-Contra affair. As a result of this incident, the cargo operation was suspended and one of the C-123s was left in complete abandonment at San Jose International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In August 2000, however, the business acquired the plane and its parts were shipped to Quepos. After a challenging climb up Manuel Antonio hill, it finally found its current resting place next to an impressive cliff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tourist attraction<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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In the present day, the retired C-123 has been converted into a historic restaurant and bar, as well as an enduring relic of the Cold War. Visitors can enjoy the unique experience of dining under the wings of the aircraft, having a drink at the bar located in the fuselage or even explore the cockpit. El Avi\u00f3n<\/a> has managed to transform its controversial past into a tourist and cultural attraction in Costa Rica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, the ambiance and history of this restaurant combine to offer diners an unforgettable experience while enjoying the panoramic view of Manuel Antonio beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensorial Sunsets<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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