Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional is a conservation area in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, characterized by its diverse coastal strip, sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, estuaries, and mangrove forests. The region encompasses both terrestrial and marine ecosystems, providing a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. Its unspoiled coastal wilderness and connection to inland biological corridors offer opportunities for several sports like mountain biking and touring cycling. This area is known for its rich natural beauty and varied terrain, including hills and secondary…
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62.1km
03:41
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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71.8km
05:54
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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05:52
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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27.9km
01:50
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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48.1km
03:06
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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35.8km
02:41
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.6km
03:34
1,000m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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111km
09:10
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1,180m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional is a conservation area located in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province. It encompasses a diverse coastal strip with sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, estuaries, and mangrove forests, known primarily for Olive Ridley sea turtle nesting events.
Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as mountain biking and touring cycling. The region features varied terrain, including hills and secondary roads, allowing exploration of the natural environment.
Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional has 7 mountain biking routes available. These routes explore secondary roads and hills, offering views of the jungle and coastline. More information can be found in the MTB Trails in Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional guide.
Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional features 4 touring cycling routes. These routes allow cyclists to experience the natural environment, often avoiding main roads. The Cycling in Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional guide provides further details.
The refuge includes long stretches of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, estuaries, and lush mangrove forests. It also features coastal and marine ecosystems that support various bird species and native trees.
The region offers varied terrain for cycling, with routes that can accommodate different skill levels. Cyclists can find routes that avoid main roads, providing a more immersive and potentially suitable experience for families.
Routes in Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional have an average rating of 4.19 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from 7 users who have completed routes in the area.
There are 12 routes available in Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional on komoot. These routes cover various outdoor activities, including mountain biking and touring cycling.
Komoot offers two guides for the region: MTB Trails in Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional and Cycling in Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional. These guides provide detailed information for planning outdoor adventures.
The primary conservation focus of Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional is the protection of Olive Ridley sea turtles. The refuge is globally renowned for its mass nesting events, known as "arribadas," where thousands of turtles come ashore to lay eggs.
The phone number for Refugio De Vida Silvestre Ostional is +506 2682-0400. Additional contact numbers include +506 2682-0937, +506 2682-1229, and +506 2682-0428.

