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PHOTOS: La Ruta de los Conquistadores

Check out some of the best shots from this year's Ruta de los Conquistadores.

Amador dreams of making history for Costa Rica in Tour de France

Andrey Amador was preparing for the Tour de France when La Sele started playing the World Cup in Russia. He still didn't miss a...

Costa Rica’s Román Urbina inducted into Mountain Bike Hall of Fame

Román Urbina, the founder of Costa Rica's famed, multi-stage mountain bike race La Ruta de Los Conquistadores, was officially inducted into the mountain biking hall of fame on Thursday.

Andrey Amador finishes 8th in Giro d’Italia

Andrey Amador finished the Giro d'Italia in the top 10 again after a career-defining performance in the 21-stage journey.

Andrey Amador grabs hold of first place in Giro d’Italia

Costa Rican cyclist Andrey Amador continues his path as the greatest cyclist in the country's history by grabbing the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia.

Costa Rican cyclist Andrey Amador surges to 2nd place in Giro d’Italia

Andrey Amador is one step closer to wearing the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia as he ascends another spot to second overall.

Costa Rican cyclist Andrey Amador finishes third in opening stage of Giro d’Italia

Cyclist Andrey Amador finished third overall in the opening stage of the 2016 Giro d'Italia on Friday, which starts with three stages in the Netherlands before going to Italy.

Initiative highlights Costa Rica’s need for roadway respect of cyclists

“Mi familia me espera.” My family awaits me. That's one of the main messages shared recently on social media, cycling jerseys and other merchandising items as part of a campaign to raise awareness among motorists about the need for respect for cyclists on Costa Rica's roads.

WATCH: Taxi crashes into first day of Tour of Costa Rica cycling race

The Tour of Costa Rica cycling race got off to a rocky start Monday when a wayward taxi crashed into at least three riders during the first leg in Alajuela.

Costa Rica’s Ruta de los Conquistadores Bike Race in Photos

Costa Rica's Ruta de los Conquistadores mountain bike race, considered one of the most difficult in the world, is headed into the third and final stage on Saturday. Here is a look inside to Friday's Stage 2 action.
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La Carpio Shows Signs of Change After Years Marked by Poverty

Years ago the name La Carpio stood for extreme poverty, homes made of corregated metal and recycled wood, and high crime. That's all changed....

Costa Rica Rolls Out National Strategy to Stop Wildlife Electrocutions

Costa Rica is moving to give national force to a strategy aimed at reducing one of its most persistent threats to wildlife: electrocution on...

Costa Rica Prepares for Severe El Niño as Water, Power and Tourism Face Pressure

Costa Rica is preparing for a difficult El Niño cycle that could put pressure on water supplies, electricity costs and tourism services in some...

Costa Rica’s Humpback Whale Season Begins on the Pacific Coast

Few wildlife encounters rival the sight of a humpback whale breaching from warm tropical waters, and Costa Rica has quietly become one of the...