It would be nice if I had some juicy statistics on why you should come to Costa Rica, if your not here already, and Bicycle with us in the Rainforest. I have known of these startling stats for you, right now. What I do have is 8 years of consistent quality time in the Rainforest, walking and hiking.
What I do have for you is some information from World Biking– A quest to cycle every country on the planet Here are there five reasons why you should Bike Costa Rica:
Reason #1.
There is a more palpable sense of security for the cyclists in the country, you don’t always have the feeling you are time travelling through the old gunslinger wild west of America. Mucho mas tranquilo!
Reason #2.
Immediately after crossing the border, the abundance of tropical forest tells one he is in Costa Rica. And welcoming you, perched in tree branches immediately over the highway, are monkeys full on into a sex show… not too inhibited and you can pick up a few tips. Only the cyclists cash in on the show.
Reason # 3
If you are a beach afficianado, which we are, the most spectacular and secluded (undeveloped) beach in Latin America is just west of La Cruz. Turn off the Panamericana there, head through town and down the hill toward the Pacific. There is a nice beach down the road but the jewel is at the end of the road, about three quarter hour or so out of town. There is also a bus that takes you near the beach, if you need to pick up supplies. Take a hammock and rest your weary bones.
Reason # 4
Liberia has 2 things going for it: A good bike shop with gear and mechanics, and a good German bakery. If you are an ice-cream freak, Dos Pinos ice cream is the best of all in Latin America, fill your face!
Reason # 5
Get off the beaten track without sacrificing too many miles. Turn west at Liberia and head for the Nicoya peninsula and enjoy not being on the Panamericana. Much of it is dirt and hilly, but who cares! There are tons more adventures, lots of pit stops, places to camp, and discover the hideouts of the 1960′s crowd which, of course, are in the most beautiful beach areas. Don’t pass on Montezuma… worth the hills and there is beach camping.
When I gather all those startling facts I will definitely get them to you ASAP. For now, I hope this information will inspire you, peak your interest or intrigue your curiosity. We would love to have you join us here in Costa Rica and help us Ride the Rainforest Green. Until then…
Walk… Bike… Change… where ever you are, “Powered by your own Two Feet”
