Road notes
Detailed routes, seasonal advice, first-hand feedback. What you learn on the road, written for those who come after.
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Which license do you need to ride a motorcycle in Costa Rica?
Your home license is enough for your whole stay, on one condition: it must cover the bike's engine size. The details, with the law to back them up.
Guided or self-guided: how to choose your motorcycle tour
Same route, same hotels, same bike: two ways to experience the trip. What really changes, and at what price.
The most beautiful roads in Costa Rica by motorcycle
A pass at 3,335 meters, dirt tracks above the Pacific, a lake at the foot of a volcano: our favorite roads, and how to link them up.
Crossing the Panamá border by bike, step by step
An exit tax, insurance, fumigation and a few counters: how the crossing into Panamá works, and what to carry with you.
Cerro de la Muerte, the pass that sounds scarier than it is
3,300 meters, a name that inspires no confidence and a reputation as purgatory. In truth, it's one of the finest roads in the country, as long as you leave early.
Three days in the Nicoya peninsula
A ferry, dirt tracks, river fords and endless beaches: three days by motorcycle on one of the most beautiful coasts of the Pacific.
Riding in the green season: why it's a good idea
Everyone comes between December and April. Here's what you miss by avoiding the other six months.
Which bike to choose for a first trip to Costa Rica?
The short answer: lighter than you think. The long answer comes down to four criteria.
Crossing the Nicaragua border by bike, step by step
Counters, a few dollars and plenty of patience: how the Peñas Blancas crossing really works, and what to carry.
What you really pack (and what you leave at home)
A soft bag, light layers and something for the rain: the list that fits on a motorcycle, and what you can leave at home.
Our destination stories
Stories from the team, written from 2022 to 2026 about the places we ride, republished here with their photos:
Monteverde
Santa Elena, the capital of the Monteverde canton, lies 1,400 meters above sea level in the heart of the cloud forest. Here’s what to see and do there, with photos from our Offroad Tour that passes through.
The city of Alajuela, Costa Rica
At Juan Santamaría Airport, a message welcomes you to San José. But in reality, you are in Alajuela, Costa Rica's second most important city, whose center is just 1 kilometer away.
San Luis Morete Waterfall
Twenty kilometers from San Isidro de Pérez Zeledón, in the southern area of Costa Rica, the small community of Morete is home to the main attraction of the area: the San Luis waterfall, also called Las Lajas.
Montezuma town and Montezuma Beach
After the Montezuma waterfalls, one of the most beautiful spots in the Nicoya Peninsula, it is time to talk about the town and the beach of the same name, just a short way from the falls.
Cahuita National Park
Founded in 1978, Cahuita National Park, one of the first in Costa Rica, was created to protect the coral reefs. With the town and beach of the same name, it is one of the most attractive places on the Caribbean coast.
Triumph motorcycles history and the Tiger 800
When the Triumph Tiger 800 joined our fleet in 2024, we wanted to talk about this English brand, not very well known in Costa Rica, with more than 140 years of history.
Coto Brus Canton, Costa Rica
In the south of Costa Rica, on the border with Panama, lies a valley full of natural riches: Coto Brus, where rivers, mountains and forests coexist in a temperate climate.
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Between San Isidro de Pérez Zeledón and Dominical, the Barú River hides one of the gems of southern Costa Rica: two beautiful waterfalls, 20 and 40 meters high, called Nauyaca.
Los Chorros Waterfall
Near Santa Gertrudis Sur, a small community in the canton of Grecia, one of the most beautiful natural wonders of Costa Rica lies almost hidden: a 50-meter waterfall that locals call Los Chorros.
Costa Rica's Metropolitan Area
The first Spanish settlers left the coast for the Central Valley, today Costa Rica's Metropolitan Area. Many tourists neglect it, and miss some good spots.
Panamá, the land between oceans
A single strip of land between the Atlantic and the Pacific, with thriving wildlife and friendly people: Panamá remains the wild land it was in the past, and it is up to you to come and discover it on your bike.
Nicaragua, Central America
Water, fire, and land combine uniquely in Nicaragua: volcanoes, lakes, rivers, beaches and colonial-style cities full of friendly people. After years of war, the country is ready to welcome curious travelers with open arms.
Our KTM motorcycles
Some years ago, when KTM was mentioned to anyone outside of Europe, motorbikes were not the first thing that came to people's minds. The company took its time to become the motorcycle brand known all around the world that it is now.
Tortuguero, Limón
Surrounded by wetlands, rivers and the Caribbean Sea, Tortuguero is an uncommon place in Costa Rica. This area is still a mystery for both locals and foreigners.
Puerto Viejo, Limón
Between the Caribbean Sea and the Limón jungle is a town that exudes happiness and relaxation: Puerto Viejo, forty-eight kilometers southeast of Limón.
Montezuma Waterfall
The Montezuma Waterfall is located behind the town of the same name, just a few hundred meters from the beach. Even so, it is not easy to access: you have to be in good physical condition.
Royal Enfield Himalayan in Costa Rica
The Royal Enfield Himalayan is an Indian-made motorcycle built to endure hard roads, and sometimes even the lack of them. It gets the job done and will take you anywhere in Costa Rica.