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  • Tamarindo - playa Junquillal

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    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Philippe Le Rohellec
    Distance
    51.00mi
    Elevation +
    2769f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofTamarindo - playa Junquillal Photo ofTamarindo - playa Junquillal Photo ofTamarindo - playa Junquillal

    The first 3km are a nice single track rail in the forest. This is followed by 25kms of a unpleasant gravel road with a thick cloud of dust being raised after each car. Playas are amazing. The best part is that loop on th...

  • 20130824 - RACE - Rincon de La Vieja Challenge MTB 100, 8th Place

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    near Guachipelín, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    rubenalfaro
    Distance
    98.52mi
    Elevation +
    9547f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo of20130824 - RACE - Rincon de La Vieja Challenge MTB 100, 8th Place Photo of20130824 - RACE - Rincon de La Vieja Challenge MTB 100, 8th Place Photo of20130824 - RACE - Rincon de La Vieja Challenge MTB 100, 8th Place

    Comentario del corredor que generó este GPX (yo no la he corrido). Ok, the Rincon de La Vieja MTB 100 is a beast of a race. Easily one of the hardest things I've done on a bike. Pinto won with a 6:40ish time. Me, I wa...

  • Casa Turire - Turrialba

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    near Canadá, Cartago (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Casa Turire
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCasa Turire - Turrialba Photo ofCasa Turire - Turrialba Photo ofCasa Turire - Turrialba

    Excelente ruta que se puede usar para visitar el pueblo de Turrialba. Excellent route that can be used to visit the town of Turrialba.

  • Cañas - Cruce Tierras Morenas by El Farallón.

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    near Cañas, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    16.80mi
    Elevation +
    1063f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCañas - Cruce Tierras Morenas by El Farallón. Photo ofCañas - Cruce Tierras Morenas by El Farallón. Photo ofCañas - Cruce Tierras Morenas by El Farallón.

    MTB route. I made in two hours approximately at 14.5 km/h. The route is moderate. Beautiful scenery of cattle ranches, wildlife, river crossing and tropical dry forest. Make sure to bring with you plenty of water, spare...

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  • Las Catalinas - Pura Vida Ride: Single Track Trail System

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    near Zapotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    petaobi
    Distance
    6.22mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofLas Catalinas - Pura Vida Ride: Single Track Trail System

    Fantastic intermediate - advanced single track trail with some stunning ocean views. Few Costa Ricans have carved it into a hill/mountain by hands in last 4 years. Several wooden bridges and 180 turns make it great fun t...

  • Round trip to Líbano de Tilarán from Cañas.

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    near San Antonio, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    17.83mi
    Elevation +
    1759f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofRound trip to Líbano de Tilarán from Cañas. Photo ofRound trip to Líbano de Tilarán from Cañas. Photo ofRound trip to Líbano de Tilarán from Cañas.

    This is a moderate - hard MTB route. At the beginning the slopes are not very steep but the last hill is exahusting and demands a little more, also in the way back that same hill is even more step and you have to shift t...

  • LAS CATALINAS in GUANACASTE near LIBERIA , Costa Rica, FEB2020

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    near Zapotal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    VilmaPro
    Distance
    10.33mi
    Elevation +
    2054f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLAS CATALINAS in GUANACASTE near LIBERIA , Costa Rica, FEB2020 Photo ofLAS CATALINAS in GUANACASTE near LIBERIA , Costa Rica, FEB2020 Photo ofLAS CATALINAS in GUANACASTE near LIBERIA , Costa Rica, FEB2020

    Epic. Hot in February !! Technical, and around 900 meters gain in just 17kms. Ramps at 10% 15% 20% and yes 25% ... Some parts to recover then again ramp it up. Walk-the-bikes on the 20%+ ramps. Other than that not reall...

  • Cañas - Palmira. Solo ride at night.

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    near San Antonio, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    20.17mi
    Elevation +
    1378f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofCañas - Palmira. Solo ride at night. Photo ofCañas - Palmira. Solo ride at night. Photo ofCañas - Palmira. Solo ride at night.

    MTB. This is a really beautiful route that leads to Palmira from Los Cedros, the road is a dirt road with an average good condition specially in the way to Palmira. There is a big hill that once you summited you will see...

    No encontramos el sendero a lo largo del río.. Como le hiciste?
    Alejandro Sanchez 12

  • 25-12-2021 From Miravalles volcano to Tenorio volcano

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    near Unión, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    fabioaguilarcr
    Distance
    27.82mi
    Elevation +
    3878f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo of25-12-2021 From Miravalles volcano to Tenorio volcano Photo of25-12-2021 From Miravalles volcano to Tenorio volcano Photo of25-12-2021 From Miravalles volcano to Tenorio volcano

    Guayabal to Fortuna de Bagaces 18km Fortuna de Bagaces to Bijagua 43km Bijagua to Hotel Catarata Rio Celeste 13km Departure: There is no departure time yet, it is recommended to start early in the morning We leave ea...

  • La Leona y Victoria

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    near Guachipelín, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    JoseBatalla
    with Óscar Ávila
    Distance
    9.57mi
    Elevation +
    1155f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLa Leona y Victoria Photo ofLa Leona y Victoria Photo ofLa Leona y Victoria

    3/4 of shaded trail. You can visit blue waterfalls, Chorreras. You should expect 4 climbs that require some experience and 2 technical descents that require some experience too. 3 river crossings along the trail. Great v...

  • Devil's Hill - Javilla | MTB

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    near San Antonio, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDevil's Hill - Javilla | MTB Photo ofDevil's Hill - Javilla | MTB Photo ofDevil's Hill - Javilla | MTB

    Steep hill but worth the effort. Once you get to the top you will be able to see the landscape, the mountains including Cerro Pelado and the city of Cañas down below. This route from the summit to Javilla gets really ...

  • Cañas, Pozo Azul, Montenegro - Bebedero

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    near San Antonio, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    57.03mi
    Elevation +
    1762f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCañas, Pozo Azul, Montenegro - Bebedero Photo ofCañas, Pozo Azul, Montenegro - Bebedero Photo ofCañas, Pozo Azul, Montenegro - Bebedero

    MTB route. Hard intensity. This road has a fairly good quiet road, the only "awful" segment" is some kilometers just before hitting the Panamerican highway. It's a bumpy road. Take with you plenty of water and some sna...

  • Carrillo to Sta. Marta

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    near Carrillo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Flyingphils
    Distance
    18.83mi
    Elevation +
    712f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCarrillo to Sta. Marta Photo ofCarrillo to Sta. Marta Photo ofCarrillo to Sta. Marta

    From Carrillo to Sta Marta over three bridges and to the highway, then back in a loop. Lots of up and downs.

  • 30/12/2021 From Monteverde to Nicoya

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    near San Gerardo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    fabioaguilarcr
    Distance
    67.94mi
    Elevation +
    2805f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo of30/12/2021 From Monteverde to Nicoya Photo of30/12/2021 From Monteverde to Nicoya Photo of30/12/2021 From Monteverde to Nicoya

    Rancho Humo spans more than 1069 hectares (2641 acres) in one of the last private protected natural areas in Guanacaste and one of the most important Blue Zones in the world. This is where wildlife thrives, lives, and ro...

  • Shortcut to Tamarindo attempt

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    near Playa Grande, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    ttzz
    Distance
    12.59mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 2.0
    Photo ofShortcut to Tamarindo attempt Photo ofShortcut to Tamarindo attempt Photo ofShortcut to Tamarindo attempt

    Jay and I attempted to find an even shorter cut to Tam which would let us out at the "church" on the hill above the airport and golf course. mid way the riverbed was still a river, so we back tracked home. nice views of ...

    Why was it an “attempt”? I’ve been looking at the map and it seems that the road you chose is a gravel road that has see...
    Marianela Castro 1

  • The whole enchilada

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    near Guachipelín, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    JoseBatalla
    Distance
    16.61mi
    Elevation +
    2073f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofThe whole enchilada Photo ofThe whole enchilada Photo ofThe whole enchilada

    2 great trails that together make a great combination. Mostly shaded. Lots of different terrains, great downhills and some tough up sections. Good Flow.

  • Valle Escondido Adventure Park

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    near Casa Blanca, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    tln.toha
    Distance
    3.29mi
    Elevation +
    338f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofValle Escondido Adventure Park Photo ofValle Escondido Adventure Park Photo ofValle Escondido Adventure Park

    Reasonably good XC trails for mtb hardtails and full suspension are suitable for both beginners and some more experienced cyclists. You can work on the technique. You can also find a couple of small trampolines that are ...

  • Road 216, San José Province, Vásquez de Coronado

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    near Sinaí, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    tln.toha
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    1509f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRoad 216, San José Province, Vásquez de Coronado Photo ofRoad 216, San José Province, Vásquez de Coronado Photo ofRoad 216, San José Province, Vásquez de Coronado

    Almost 5 km non-stop up with constant degrees and then 5 km down. Fun!!! Good exercise for endurance. But weather from very begging in this day was not excellent for me. At first it was cloudy and then it began to drizzl...

  • Santa Cruz - Beach mountain pass

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    near Marbella, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    zjilleblizze
    Distance
    59.08mi
    Elevation +
    6991f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSanta Cruz - Beach mountain pass Photo ofSanta Cruz - Beach mountain pass Photo ofSanta Cruz - Beach mountain pass

    Lagarto - Ostional - Vista del Mar - Santa Cruz - Lagarto Beautifull views. Very long ascent. Last part of ascent is hardly possible staying on your bike. Need to start very early to avoid heat at traject Santa Cruz t...

  • Bijagua to Cañas, downhill road by bike.

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    near Bijagua, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    26.00mi
    Elevation +
    663f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBijagua to Cañas, downhill road by bike. Photo ofBijagua to Cañas, downhill road by bike. Photo ofBijagua to Cañas, downhill road by bike.

    From the town to Bijagua I decided to go to Cañas in my bike, the road is safe, few cars pass by, the scenery is incredible. Highly recommended.

  • Santa Rita to Puerto San Pablo

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    near Santa Rita, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Flyingphils
    Distance
    13.29mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSanta Rita to Puerto San Pablo Photo ofSanta Rita to Puerto San Pablo Photo ofSanta Rita to Puerto San Pablo

    From the church in Santa Rita to Puerto San Pablo and back, also the side road in Santa Rita to the rio and back

  • Jungle singletrack

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    near Tuba Creek, Limón (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Bernardo60
    Distance
    6.54mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    27

    I came from the main road, took a muddy shortcut to the beach and then followed some singletrack into the jungle. The last leg was a surprisingly clean path, no idea who maintains it. Wonderful vegetation along the creek...

  • Cañas - Tanque Oscilación (Melcocha) - route 142

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    near San Antonio, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    12.35mi
    Elevation +
    991f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCañas - Tanque Oscilación (Melcocha) - route 142 Photo ofCañas - Tanque Oscilación (Melcocha) - route 142 Photo ofCañas - Tanque Oscilación (Melcocha) - route 142

    MTB route, moderate intensity which increses a little at the end of the dirt road due to the fact that gravel is loose and bike loses traction while going up, then you get to the paved road that passes in front of the IC...

  • Adventure Park y Canopy Volcán Barva

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    near Porrosatí, Heredia (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    tln.toha
    Distance
    3.06mi
    Elevation +
    594f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofAdventure Park y Canopy Volcán Barva Photo ofAdventure Park y Canopy Volcán Barva Photo ofAdventure Park y Canopy Volcán Barva

    An adventure park where you can ride a bike, do a hike or just have a good time. A very interesting and technical section in the mountains in the forest for mtb cyclists. I do not recommend for beginners.

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