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San José

San José is the capital and the most populated city of Costa Rica, and also of the homonymous province. Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Central America, full of contrasts, with colonial neighborhoods with Latin charm, pre-Columbian art, museums and monuments. Undoubtedly, discovering it by motorcycle or scooter will be the best option.

Here are some tips on how to rent your motorcycle or scooter in San José:

When presenting your motorcycle license in San José, check that your country of origin has a reciprocity agreement with Costa Rica (Geneva Pact 19-Sep-1949) and that it is equivalent to the license of your country. In this case it is always advisable to carry an international driver's license.

All motorcycles have third party insurance and most include helmets and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Upon your arrival at our rental center, we ask you to show the documentation and we invite you to sign the rental document in your name.

What do I need to rent a motorcycle in San José?

If your driver's license is European or from another country, and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, we recommend you take an international driver's license.

Are the motorcycles insured?

All motorcycles have third party insurance and most include cases and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Make your motorcycle rental in San José a safe experience:

At the signing of the contract we request a damage franchise deposit charged to your credit card that we return upon completion. It is essential that you have a credit card, we accept the usual Visa or MasterCard and to a lesser extent Amex.

All motorcycles have security measures, many of them satellite tracking devices and optional locks.

What is it like to drive a motorcycle in San José?

Driving a motorcycle in San José, and in Costa Rica in general, can be a bit stressful. Its inhabitants drive as they please, almost never use their turn signals and do not respect traffic regulations. As for the roads, those within the city are a little better than the secondary ones, but even so, the asphalt is not the best and potholes and potholes are common. Within urban areas the maximum speed allowed is 40 km/h and on roads and highways 80 - 90 km/h. For safety, it is better not to drive at night, due to the lack of signs and lighting. The use of the helmet is mandatory.

What are the advantages of driving a motorcycle in San José?

Driving a motorcycle in San José is without a doubt an incredible experience. It is the best and most practical way to move around the city with total freedom, being able to modify your route and the time whenever you want. It is much cheaper than renting a car and parking your motorcycle will not be a problem, since you can park for free in motorcycle parking lots and on the sidewalks.

If you arrive in the city by plane, we will deliver your motorcycle or scooter with a small supplement at its main airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport.

If you arrive by train and prefer to pick up your motorcycle at your own hotel, we deliver and pick up where you prefer.

What tourist attractions in San José can I visit by motorcycle?

In San José, you can visit attractions by motorcycle such as the Amón neighborhood, one of the safest neighborhoods, where the Andrómeda Gallery, its colonial buildings and the España Park stand out. Also, the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden, with more than 30 species of butterflies.

The Central Market and the Borbón Market stand out, where you can buy all kinds of local products and try some of their most typical dishes, such as gallo pinto, casado or the well-known tres leches cake. The National Theater, the National Park, the Plaza de la Democracia, the Natural Monument and the Morazán Park are other essential places to visit.

If you want to get away from the city center and ride a motorcycle for miles, we recommend you visit the Irazú Volcano, the La Paz Waterfall or the Tortuguero National Park.

All in all, driving a motorcycle or scooter in San José is a completely safe and undoubtedly unforgettable experience.