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By bike · Full day · 46 km return

By bike to El Castillo

The ICT mini-guide suggests renting a bike and riding to a nearby village such as El Castillo or La Guaria. You only pay the rental.

It is about 23 km each way by road, with stretches that may be gravel. It is a ride for people used to cycling long distances. If you want something shorter, the same guide mentions La Guaria, north of La Fortuna.

Step by step

  1. Rent a bike in La Fortuna (paid) and leave early.

  2. El Castillo

    Free with conditions

    El Castillo · 23 km from the central park

    Ride up the village streets to see the lake from above and rest before heading back the same way.

    View page · Directions with Google Maps

Route map

The plan's stops. Distances are driving estimates calculated with OpenStreetMap.

Before you set out

  • We found no documented bike lane. Wear a helmet and lights, and take care on the road.
  • Coatis often cross the roads near the national park. Do not feed them.

Sources

  1. ICT — Mini guía La Fortuna (flipbook, p. 3) Official

    ict.go.cr · checked on

  2. James Kaiser — El Castillo Hotels Travel guide

    jameskaiser.com · checked on

  3. Arenal Observatory Lodge — Getting to Operator

    arenalobservatorylodge.com · checked on

  4. Delfino.cr – Sala IV avala prohibición de alimentar patos silvestres National media

    delfino.cr · published · checked on

  5. Enrutador FOSSGIS/OSRM sobre datos de OpenStreetMap (routing.openstreetmap.de) Map

    routing.openstreetmap.de · checked on

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