Bridge Entrance to Palmares – Sarchí Oxcart and Church loop from Palmares

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Bridge Entrance to Palmares – Sarchí Oxcart and Church loop from Palmares

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Bridge Entrance to Palmares – Sarchí Oxcart and Church loop from Palmares

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52.5km

1,000m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.01 km

Gravel Road in Costa Rica

Highlight • Trail

A lot of stone, although not loose, creates a lot of vibration in the descent

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18.6 km

Fruit Stand With Fresh Fruit Juice

Highlight • Cafe

27.2 km

Church of Our Lady of Mercy of Grecia

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The church of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes is a Catholic temple and parish in Costa Rica that is located in the city of Grecia, in the province of Alajuela, …

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39.9 km

Basilica of Our Lady of the Mercies of Naranjo

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The church of Naranjo is built under the dedication of Our Lady of Mercy.

In 1869, when Monsignor Anselmo Llorente y la Fuente was Archbishop of Costa Rica, it was …

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52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

15.6 km

Surfaces

40.3 km

12.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 24 October

29°C

21°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 5, 2025,2025-01-05_CR_Etappe02_Grecia - San Roman

Frank preferred to ride mainly on main roads to avoid the traffic on narrow streets and the extreme inclines. So we decided to ride separately. I finished packing the saddlebags before Frank and set off before him, taking it easy again, because today the distance was still moderate at 32km.
The tour was pleasant to ride (apart from the annoying …

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