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Motorcycle Touring
In Costa Rica - Sun, Surf And Street
By Mark Kariya
Most American tourists head to Costa Rica for the sun and surf-at
least those who don't intend to retire there. That's a pity. Then
again, maybe not: It just leaves the roads less congested.
Dirt riders have enjoyed this Central American paradise for years,
but you can only see so many sights when you're pounding through
jungle trails. To really see the spectacular scenery, it's best to
employ the twisty ribbons of asphalt that stretch from San Jose -
the country's capital - to the multitude of remote villages and
tourist attractions.
MotoAdventures (www.motoadventuring.com) is well known for its
off-road tours, but the company is now offering dual-sport and
street/adventure tours as well. (In the interest of full disclosure,
they tried offering sport-touring jaunts a few years ago, but after
three crashes in three tours, quietly shelved those.)
All tours start in San Jose, because that's the city tourists will
fly into, with prices ranging from $289 for one day to $2985 for
five days (airfare is not included in tour prices). Depending on the
type of tour you choose, you'll either ride a BMW R1200GS or KTM 640
LC4, both equipped with soft luggage.
Which tour should you opt for? That's entirely up to you. If you'd
like to get dirty but aren't ready for the tight, technical trails
that are popular with experienced off-roaders, you're a good
dual-sport candidate. You'll ride a lot of dirt roads and connect
them with paved forays on back-country pavement-some of it in
less-than-perfect condition
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