Motorcycle Tours Central America
Paul Furlong
Paul Furlong, a dedicated life long motorcyclist, invites you on a
journey into the land of Mañana. Where culture and habit paint a far different picture than
the ones of Jose Jimenez or Cheech & Chong.Spanish Culture is no uniform spread, as different as Texas is to New York. Riding through these changes, being part of them, is different every time.
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USA to Costa Rica
Posted on October 8th, 2009 2 commentsThese are the days that try men’s souls…
Why not go for a Motorcycle Ride through Central America?
Too cold to Ride?
Too wet to Plow?
Can’t dance a lick?
This what’s bothering you Bunky?
It’s time to sell that boat. Opportunity is knocking and you’re standing at the edge of your life… “Why not go for a ride?”
Here’s the deal:
Run What You Brung.
Meet us in Brownsville, Texas. Ride to CR with us and we’ll ship your bike home as part of the package. Price should be around $4,500 and will include lodging, tolls, border crossings and fuel. Food will be on you because you never do what we think you will.
Details aren’t set yet, but the tour starts in Brownsville Texas, and meanders through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras (or El Salvador), Nicaragua and Costa Rica.We’re looking for Six (6) to Eight (8) Riders and there’l be two (2) guides so it’s important to get on board as soon as you can.
First come first serve on reservations so don’t get cold feet. We’re shooting for the 4th of January 2010. Details are in the works and will be on this site soon, so keep an eye out.
If you want us to contact you with final dates, itinerary and price, please drop a line to MotoToursCentralAmerica@gmail.com and we’ll be glad to catch you up.
Don’t listen to your aunt Milly… what does she know from life? Pick up the paper and look. It’s more dangerous where you’re standing. Come on…Jim Thompson has been riding Central America for at least twenty years and I’ve been doing it almost twelve. We’re still exploring, why not RIDE with us?
Jim is a retired school teacher and motorcycle racer. Will get a bio of him soon. Mine is in the “about” at the top of this page. One of us is a good mechanic. The other isn’t worth a damn. Be sure to get it right because we’re both willing.
Another option:If you already live in Costa Rica, or visit enough to own a bike here, why not hook up with Fred Brown at Mark IV Honda (276-228-3118) and get a special “US to Costa Rica” discount on a new or used Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha or Suzuki? Ride it down and we’ll help you do the paperwork to keep the bike in Costa Rica. OR ….. Ride your own Motorcycle and leave it in Costa Rica. Either way, there’s an additional discount/savings on shipping.
Jim Thompson
Fred Brown
In the US, Call Toll Free 1-866-837-1477In Costa Rica, Call 8898-9398
or 2446-0543
Email:
MotoToursCentralAmerica@gmail.com
USA – COSTA RICA EXPEDITION 2010 Itinerary:
[disclaimer: Since we are two companies, and even though we've worked together, there are some routes that one or the other of us hasn't taken. In the interest of coming clean, please note there are places on this itinerary that I have not been and can't say much about for that reason. Just know that I've worked extensively with Fred and Jim over many years.]
Sunday January 3
Meet in Brownsville, Texas at Americas Best Value Hotel, near the border at 8:00 AM. Jim and I will have contact info so you can call us on our cell phones. Directions and contact info for the hotel are here: http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Americas+Best+Value+Hotel,+Brownsville,+Texas&fb=1&gl=cr&hq=Americas+Best+Value+Hotel,&hnear=Brownsville,+Texas&cid=0,0,7325581651653826231&ei=SbnfSoKDNoP-tQO_uLneCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBMQnwIwAAWe expect this hotel to continue to allow people to leave their pick ups and trailers for (last year) a dollar a day. We are checking to see if this price is still the same.As soon as everyone is ready, we’ll cross the border into Matamoros, Mexico. It’s possible I’ll meet you on the Mexican side.Once across border, we’ll Exchange money, and check in to a Hotel Jim knows, and spend our first night in Matamoros. Jim promises to dance the Fandango and I’ll show you guys how to pull a table cloth off a fully loaded table.Monday 4
Breakfast at hotel, and begin our trip in earnest. Destination for the day is Tampico. The ride is generally flat desert. This is intentional so you can really enjoy the mountains when we get there. Tampico is a very large port city and needs some creative motorcyclists to find the fun there. There are restaurants in and around the hotel.Tuesday 5
On to Vera Cruz, Somewhat more scenic, travel along some beaches, Hotel in Vera Cruz is one block from the central square, usually activities and shows in the evening.Wednesday 6
Down the coast and the turn inland over the mountains to Oaxaca, Great mountain ride, Hotel is near central square.Thursday 7
From Oaxaca down the mountains to the Pacific coast, Another great ride, Night in Santa Cruz on the bay.Friday 8
Leave Santa Cruz on our way to San Cristobal de las Casas, Another beautiful central park, This ride could be very windy, Possibly a cool night in San Cristobal.Saturday 9
To the Guatemala border-160K. Navigate both borders and on to Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Absolutely spectacular from Mexico to Huehuetenango, Could be another cool night.Sunday 10 & Monday 11
Easy day to Guatemala City, Hotel in Zona Viva of the city, Laundry near hotel for Monday morning, Pick up laundry Monday afternoon, Possible guided tour to Lake Atitlan or day to relaxTuesday 12
Leave early for Copan, Honduras, In Copan you will have the opportunity to visit the Mayan ruins if we arrive in time.Wednesday 13
Leave Copan for Comayagua, Honduras, We will decide the route in advance.Thursday 14
On to the Nicaruguan border through Honduras, After the border we will stay the night in Esteli or Granada, All depends on the border crossing.Friday 15
Ride to and cross the Costa Rican border and make the 3 and one half hour rider to our headquarters in Atenas, Costa Rica.Saturday 16
Ride your bike into San Jose to prepare the shipping. If there are any border or trip delays we have an extra day built in at this point.Sunday 17
This night at Villas de la Colina is included in your package.
2 responses to “USA to Costa Rica”
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Excelente información. Adios!
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admin June 13th, 2010 at 17:47
Andale Amigo!
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Dieta Para Perder Barriga June 13th, 2010 at 16:50