Mountain Biking in Costa Rica 2
Posted in General Travel Tips, Kewl Stuff, Mountain biking, Uncategorized on Nov 25th, 2008
Biking is very popular in Costa Rica. Its a great way to see the country. The last time I was in Costa Rica we went mountain biking in the Arenal area. The ride was awesome and we found some great places to view the Volcano. We saw some really cool sights that would have been difficult to access with a car or even a 4×4. We had to cross a mountain stream at one point. We hitched the bikes on our shoulders and waded across. Once we were on the other side I decided to take a dip. The water was as clear and clean as our spring water back home in Florida. All around us was lush tropical greenery and the sounds of wildlife. Its hard to describe the vibe that is created by Costa Rican scenery, smells and sounds. There is just something inherently dramatic about the Costa Rican countryside. It’s intense and I can’t get enough of it.
We will be in Costa Rica on December 22nd. We will be renting mountain bikes and hauling them around with us as we tour the country. I have a local contact who is going to show me some trails. I’m looking for some single track but I don’t think they have as many of those type tracks as they do in the United States.
If you know of some cool mountain biking locations or trails in Costa Rica please make a post on my blog or sign in to my email newsletter. You get a free download of my Costa Rica travel guide when you sign up. One of the goals of this next Costa Rica trip is find more mountain biking trails and routes. I’ll be sharing what I find via this blog and my newsletter. If you’re a mountain biking aficionado and you love Costa Rica please help me put some good info together.
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