Planeta Rica to Caucasia

I expected this one might be as difficult as the ride to Planeta Rica. The terrain seemed similar. This ride went real well. It was not as hot. My modified cleats held. It had similar hills, but the roads were all good. There were no washed out/poorly constructed/under construction bottoms; meaning I was able to ride without incident all the way to Caucasia. I stopped for a late breakfast outside Caucasia at nice little hotel: El Meson del Gitano. I considered staying here, but decided I wanted to get to the far side of Caucasia so that I did not have to start the next morning going through traffic, especially because I was anticipating starting to hit some of the more difficult terrain. I found a cheap hotel on the far side of Caucasia and stayed for the night.

I feel like it may be slightly higher here than in the coastal areas. I also think the trees seem to be a little more deciduous versus wide palm leaf style trees.