The Las Catalinas Triathlon, or el TRI, showcases the many ways to make use of the natural world around Las Catalinas, with an open water swim, a mountain bike, and a trail run that comprises one comprehensive race around town and surroundings.
February 8th, 2020 is the Las Catalinas Triathlon, the eighth edition of an event that covers over 40 km of trails, beaches, waterfront, and walkable streets in and around Las Catalinas. El TRI started in 2013 with 160 competitors, and in the ensuing years the event has grown into Guanacaste’s ...
Today is International Sloth Day, the worldwide holiday to celebrate these peaceful, slow-moving creatures. Sloths, or perezosos, are one of Costa Rica’s most iconic animals known for their friendly faces, which often have the appearance of welcoming smiles, and their tremendously slow way of life, ...
The tropical waters around Costa Rica are home to many species of aquatic life. Thanks to Costa Rica’s position on the Ring of Fire, the country formed from millennia of volcanic activity. As a result, the topography in the country is complex, which extends beyond land and out into both Pacific and ...
Thanks to 42km of tropical dry forest trails, two sandy beaches, and a sheltered swimming bay, there are many sports to participate in around Las Catalinas. These options, along with the walkability of town that makes it easy to go from home to the outdoors, are what give rise to town’s naturally ...
As many cyclists know, the search for the right bicycle and components is a long and personal process. Brakes, handle bars, gear system, frame materials, pedals, saddle, shock absorbers, and wheels of your bike all need to be carefully chosen, tested, and adjusted until they’re just right.
November’s Intrepid Challenge 2019 Obstacle Course Race, will take place on Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th. This is the second time that Intrepid Challenge will be coming to Las Catalinas, and just like last year it will take place the same weekend as Pura Vida Ride’s Paddle ...
Thanks to its wide variety of waves, Guanacaste is one of the best places in the world to improve as a surfer. Those just starting out on a board can ride gentle waves to get a feel for the water, intermediate surfers can refine their technique and get pointers on their form, and experts can find ...
A while back, the swell and the tides lined up nearly perfectly with the dawn hours to create a trifecta of prime conditions for surfing in the area. According to Magic Seaweed’s Playa Grande forecast (a good reference point for swell across the Guanacaste Coast), swell started firing on Thursday ...
The Las Catalinas Reto began in September 2019, and will be a year-long competition that will take place over 22km of town’s mountain biking trails, joining the Las Catalinas TRI as one of town’s two major mountain biking competitions. There are divisions for both local and non-local riders (living ...
The town of Las Catalinas is located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, surrounded on one side by a tropical dry forest reserve and on the other by Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, two sandy beaches on the Pacific Ocean. It’s a blend of environments that offers a rich selection of activities to those staying ...
Playa Flamingo será la anfitriona del primer Gatorade Flamingo Beach Marathon el próximo sábado 14 de septiembre. Este maratón comenzó hace 12 años en Tamarindo, pero este año se muda a Flamingo, cambiando de lugar para un mejor manejo de logística ya que el evento continúa creciendo.
Tropical dry forests are ecosystems in which life changes drastically between long periods of rain and drought over the course of the year. Found in regions where atmospheric conditions like the rain-shadow effect are prominent, these forests give rise to species of plants and animals that are ...
Yesterday we sat down with Jessica Jacobs, 4x IronMan Champion, Triathlon coach extraordinaire, and one of the current leaders of this week’s RaceQuest training camp. The subject largely covered how to make preparations before a big race. While we were there, we also took some time to ask about her ...
Athleticism is in Olympian Leonardo Chacón’s blood. Son of triathlete Rafael Chacón, 33-year-old Leonardo has dedicated his life to the pursuit of greatness, one he’s achieved by testing his mettle in two Olympics, competing in the 2012 and 2016 summer games. In his native Costa Rica, Chacón ...
Here is a trip report from Las Catalinas partner Bob Davey. I wish I had been there! - Charles
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