Almost every day, we're asked about the mountain bike trails at Las Catalinas. Here at Pura Vida Ride, we can't help but express our love for them! Being part of the Las Catalinas development has been a stroke of luck for us, given its unwavering commitment to the trail system since day one. What initially started as 2 km of trails when we first opened our shop has now blossomed into 35 km of trails today. This means you get to decide the length of your ride! Whether you opt for a quick 1-hour loop to squeeze in a dynamic workout before hitting the beach or you dedicate your entire morning to exploring both the front and backside of the mountain, the choice is yours.

Pura Vida Ride is a coffee shop on the beach at Playa Danta in Las Catalinas, Costa Rica. We welcome locals that live in town and travelers from many different places to come and sit in our rocking chairs and enjoy the beauty of the ocean, great coffee, muffins, empanadas, and some fun conversation!

The Las Catalinas trails are unique in Costa Rica. We start riding at Pura Vida Ride which is steps from the ocean water. Then we climb into the hills right behind the shop. There is heart thumping climbing to get started, but it is worth it! We get about 2000 feet of elevation gain on my favorite trail, Loop Grande. However, it is not all at once. There are many fun areas of rolling ups and downs. The views are breathtaking and the sun is almost always shining! The 42 k of well-maintained trails feel safe, even with some Costa Rican animals running around. I notice that when I am just letting my bike go, the mountain guides me in a gentle flow of playful turns.