The Best Trails in Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

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  • Tamarindo - playa Junquillal

    Mountain Bike
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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...

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  • 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...

  • Cerro Pelado

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    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    naturalhue
    Distance
    3.95mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCerro Pelado Photo ofCerro Pelado Photo ofCerro Pelado

    30/09/2023 This hike has 3 areas that are moderate in difficulty and some of them more technical. The first segment is at the very beginning of the trail. You will finish this part at a 200 m difference in altitude fr...

  • From Santa Cruz to Playa Frijolar through Vista AlMar

    Off Road
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    near Cacao, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)
    Author
    StephaneD
    Distance
    37.25mi
    Elevation +
    5758f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofFrom Santa Cruz to Playa Frijolar through Vista AlMar Photo ofFrom Santa Cruz to Playa Frijolar through Vista AlMar Photo ofFrom Santa Cruz to Playa Frijolar through Vista AlMar

    This is a fantastic ride we made with our 4x4. It start on a nice asphalt road from Santa Cruz, it then turns into a dirt road but rest assured, it is well maintained because of the antennas on the mountain. You won't ha...

  • Bagaces - Montezuma

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    near Bagaces, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    emoyap
    Distance
    191.64mi
    Elevation +
    7365f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBagaces - Montezuma Photo ofBagaces - Montezuma Photo ofBagaces - Montezuma

    Gravel roads, river crossings, not available aug-dic BEST BEACHES and lazy coastal town in Guanacaste Peninsula!

  • 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...

  • 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

  • Tigre Waterfall JW

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    near Nubes, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    jwright
    Distance
    3.28mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW Photo ofTigre Waterfall JW

    Amazing waterfalls and great bridges. They try and sell you a horse ride or quad bike to come out of the valley. Not worth it if you are fit. The walk out is steep but not difficult if you take your time.

  • 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...

  • Tamarindo

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    near Tamarindo, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    Miguel Cortez 1
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTamarindo Photo ofTamarindo

    Tamarindo tree route was really cool and close to the main part of the city. Some parts of it are overgrown so be prepared for a little rough patches. Other than that, it was awesome to see monkeys and other birds.

  • La Leona y Victoria

    Mountain Bike
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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...

  • Cerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike

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    near Solanea, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    4.10mi
    Elevation +
    1152f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike Photo ofCerro Pelado - Birdwatching and hike

    Hiking up the Cerro Pelado wich is an extinct volcano, highly eroded and windy during the dry season. The trip had the objective of monitoring birds and relating the richness and abundance of species and their relatio...

  • 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

    Mountain Bike
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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

    Mountain Bike
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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...

  • Birdwatching Tour by Boat

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    near Tendal, Guanacaste (Republic of Costa Rica)
    Author
    K. Quirós
    Distance
    31.74mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofBirdwatching Tour by Boat Photo ofBirdwatching Tour by Boat Photo ofBirdwatching Tour by Boat

    As part of the protocol for birds monitoring that belongs to the investigation program I joined rangers of SINAC at CIPANCÍ in a boat tour along the Tempisque river in order to count birds and do a patrolling of the area...

  • 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.

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