Travel Reference
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Mountain Biking & Cycling
Although the winding, pot-holed roads and aggressive drivers can be a challenge, cycling
is on the rise in Costa Rica. Numerous less-trafficked roads offer plenty of adventure -
from winding and scenic mountain paths with sweeping views to rugged trails that take
riders through streams and past volcanoes.
The best long-distance rides are along the Pacific Coast's Interamericana, which has a
decent shoulder and is relatively flat, and on the road from Montezuma to the Reserva Nat-
ural Absoluta Cabo Blanco on the southern Península de Nicoya.
Mountain biking has taken off in recent years and there are good networks of trails
around Corcovado and Arenal, as well as more rides in the central mountains. You can rent
mountain bikes in almost any tourist town, but the condition of the equipment varies
formation on trails all over Costa Rica and the world.
Most international airlines will fly your bike as a piece of checked baggage for an extra
fee. Pad it well, because the box is liable to be roughly handled.
