Bike House

Northwestern Costa Rica


This friendly B&B caters to travelers who prefer their adventure with two wheels on the ground. Accommodations are simple and sweet, with a shady common porch with hammocks. Owner Carole prepares delicious food using organic local ingredients. She can also help make arrangements for kitesurfing if you want to give it a try.

Carole leads a variety of half-day (US$75 per person) and full-day (US$145 per person) and custom multiday cycling trips in the area. A week-long, all-female camp combines biking, yoga and surfing. The Bike House is about 200m west of the Tempatal school.


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