Las Catalinas
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2654 4600
US Phone: 1-866-357-3872
By Air
- The international airport closest to Las Catalinas is Liberia International Airport (LIR), which offers direct flights from major gateway cities. Depending on the route, the airport is an hour to an hour and twenty minutes away by car.
- San José International Airport (SJO), close to Costa Rica’s capital, is about a 4-hour drive from Las Catalinas.
- If you fly United Airlines, they now consider a standard bike bag at 50lbs or less a regular checked bag. No additional handling fees are charged from the USA.
By Car
For those who are not used to driving in Costa Rica, keep in mind that roads are narrow with little to no shoulder. When driving through cities, remember to share the road with bikes and pedestrians.
- Private Car transfers are available through Las Catalinas when booking at Santerena Hotel or BeachTown Vacation Rental. Round Trip is $310
- Discount car rentals are available through Star Car ( information coming soon)
- Parking at Las Catalinas is $10 a day or $33 for 3 days. If you are staying longer than 3 days, inquire about further discounts. You pay on-site cash or credit.
Driving Directions From Liberia Airport: When you leave the terminal, take Route 21 to the right. Drive for approximately 35 minutes, until you reach a streetlight in Belén. Take Route 155 to the right, heading toward Huacas, for approximately 25 minutes. Immediately after Huacas, take Route 180 to the right, looking for Brasilito Beach (15 minutes). Once there, look for the signs for Las Catalinas, passing Potrero village (10 minutes). Continue, going up the hill for 5 minutes, and then down t
Driving time from nearby towns: Take into consideration race day traffic and possible construction traffic near the venue. The nearest towns Las Catalinas are Brasalito ( 20 Minutes) , Flamingo ( 20 Minutes), or Portero ( 5-10 Minutes)
By Bike
It is reasonable to ride from alternative lodging between Portero and Las Catalina. The total ride distance is about 2 miles or 3.3K and traffic is light. Keep in mind that there are 3 very steep hills you will have to climb to reach the starting line. You don’t want to expend too much extra energy before the race.
If you choose to ride from Basalito or Flamingo please be very careful as the traffic is heavy and roads are narrow. Research alternative dirt roads between these towns to avoid the main road until you reach Portero.
Bike Parking: Las Catalinas will be providing secure bike parking during the event. The bike storage also includes a self-serve wash station to clean your bike each day. This is included if you are racing with a 3-day package or with some lodging packages. If you are only racing one day and staying off-site, there is a $10 fee to store your bike. You can pay by cash or Credit card on-site.
