The best MTB trails in San Carlos

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Mountain biking in San Carlos is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Alajuela. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

View of Arenal Volcano – Caño Negro River Bike Crossing loop from Platanillo	Expert 09:02 124km
View of Lake Arenal – View of Arenal Volcano loop from La Fortuna	Intermediate 02:56 43.5km
View of Arenal Volcano – Caño Negro River Bike Crossing loop from Zeta 13	Easy 01:14 20.6km
Poza El Salto - Río Fortuna loop from Los Olivos	Intermediate 02:32 32.8km
Cerro Blanco loop from Manantial	Expert 07:42 135km
View of Lake Arenal loop from Bajo Tabacón	Expert 04:41 56.8km
Monterrey Friends Club loop from La Fortuna	Expert 03:36 43.7km
Monterrey Friends Club loop from Platanillo	Expert 03:36 41.5km
Road Without Cars loop from Paja de Agua	Intermediate 02:10 28.3km

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View of Arenal Volcano – Caño Negro River Bike Crossing loop from Platanillo
09:02
124km
13.8km/h
2,090m
2,090m
Expert
5.0
(1)
49
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
View of Lake Arenal – View of Arenal Volcano loop from La Fortuna
02:56
43.5km
14.9km/h
690m
690m
Intermediate
3.7
(3)
31
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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View of Arenal Volcano – Caño Negro River Bike Crossing loop from Zeta 13
01:14
20.6km
16.7km/h
180m
180m
Easy
3.0
(1)
26
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Poza El Salto - Río Fortuna loop from Los Olivos
02:32
32.8km
12.9km/h
670m
670m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
18
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Cerro Blanco loop from Manantial
07:42
135km
17.5km/h
810m
810m
Expert
14
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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6
View of Lake Arenal loop from Bajo Tabacón
04:41
56.8km
12.1km/h
1,150m
1,150m
Expert
7
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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7
Monterrey Friends Club loop from La Fortuna
03:36
43.7km
12.1km/h
1,120m
1,120m
Expert
5.0
(1)
6
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Monterrey Friends Club loop from Platanillo
03:36
41.5km
11.6km/h
1,160m
1,160m
Expert
5.0
(1)
5
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Road Without Cars loop from Paja de Agua
02:10
28.3km
13.1km/h
700m
700m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
5
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.