Pura Vida Ride
Pura Vida Ride
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Pura Vida Ride is located 50 meters from the waters edge in one of the most spectacular setting in Costa Rica. We provide Stand-Up-Paddle, Mountain Bike, Kayak and snorkel rental and sales and offer a range of guided tours, lessons, adventure packages, and transportation services. Our outfitter store also offers a full service General Store offering the best coffee, pastries, ice creams, drinks and snacks on the Gold Coast of Guanacaste.Welcome to our Playground: Nature built it; we supply the toys.
Las Catalinas, Costa Rica

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melyssa h
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Amazing mountain bike ride in Las Catelinas. Flowy single track with gorgeous, picture-perfect views. My tour guide, Andrey, was kind and knowledgeable and no problem adjusting for my slower pace. Very professional and I had a great time!
Written 9 March 2024
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M D
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
My friends and I, 6 total, rented bikes for a 2.5 hr ride. Most of the group lasted only the first 45 minutes, it was very hot and the trails were more difficult than anticipated. This was not Pura Vida’s fault. I continued for the 2.5 hours. The trails are all very good. Challenging, with a very good variety of terrain and some amazing views. The tour guide Andrey was great..very friendly and a very strong rider. The only negative was the guy running the shop, I think his name was Jacob, mid 40’s with a beard. The guy has no personality and no sense of customer service. He did not greet us when we arrived and did not ask how we liked the ride when we were done. Basically was indifferent to our presence.
Written 8 March 2024
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Cass M
Abrams, WI1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Everyone at the shop was very kind and helpful. Ema is a wonderful MTB guide. Very patient and personable. Jason was great at communicating what I could expect from the shop prior to my arrival.
Highly recommend!!
Written 7 March 2024
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DrBHoward
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Andrey was a great guide. They also got me set up on a well maintained quality MTB bike and the combo made for a wonderful day on the trails.
Written 5 March 2024
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Jessica V
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Excellent trip, excelente conversation and also good store and personal in the store and in the paddle boarding test, My Wife and I are so happy with all
Written 17 February 2024
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David F
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
We had an amazing ride today with our guide Andrey. He took quick inventory of our skill level and planed a scenic and fun ride for our group. Would recommend this outfitter and guide to anyone looking for a mountain biking excursion. If trying to avoid the heat be sure to book early.
Written 24 January 2024
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Michael A
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Spent the morning on a tour with Andrey. He was a great guide! Made sure to take us by some beautiful lookout spots. I would recommend a very early morning ride to avoid the heat.
Written 24 January 2024
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Trevor S
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
The guys at the bike shop are excellent with top of the line bikes great knowledge. The trail network is excellent, challenging and extensive. One thing to keep in mind is the heat. Locals usually leave in the early morning to avoid the high heat. I had a great ride that I was proud to put in the books as completed. (Very hot). Something for experienced to intermediate riders. Loads of incredible single track x-country. A must go for mountain bikers visiting Costa Rica!
Written 17 January 2024
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Alex R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
Incredible views and the trails were a blast to ride! As a regular mountain biker, Andrey was a fantastic guide who kept a steady pace that pushed me in the best way possible.

The bike selection had me ogling with all sorts of available options to choose from. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
Written 6 January 2024
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Stephen M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
I did a 1.5 hour mountain bike ride with a guide, Dennis. This was a great tour of the flowy trails and short, punchy hills around Las Catalinas. Having a guide was great because I could focus on enjoying the ride and not worry about navigating. Dennis was really in tune with how I was doing. He checked in with me frequently, stopped for water breaks when needed, and adjusted our route according to my preferences.

The full suspension bike was setup well for me, and it took very little time to get used to it; tire pressure good, dropper post, good gearing ratios for the terrain, etc.

I highly recommend an MTB tour here.
Written 28 December 2023
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