Shared Electric Mobility in Costa Rica

E‑Bike & E‑ScooterRental inSanta Teresa

The easy way to get around Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Find a shared electric bike or scooter nearby, unlock it with the Bimba app, and ride in seconds, no reservation required.

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15 e-bikes

20 e-scooters

25 parking spots

Bimba riders with shared electric bikes and scooters on the main road in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Santa Teresa electric mobility

What is Bimba?

Bimba is an app-based e-bike and e-scooter rental service in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Riders can find an available vehicle, scan its QR code, and start a trip directly from the Bimba app.

Find a ride

Download the
Bimba App.

Scan a Bimba scooter or e-bike near you and ride in seconds.

The real Bimba app map showing vehicles and parking locations along Santa Teresa

How to ride

Tap, scan, go.
Your ride starts in seconds.

Bimba turns short trips around Santa Teresa into three simple steps. Open the app, choose a nearby e-bike or e-scooter, and scan to ride.

A rider scanning the QR code on a Bimba electric bike outside Namoré in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica — **Find it. Scan it. Ride it.**

How to ride

Download.
Ride. Return.

Download & Unlock

Download the Bimba app, sign up, and scan the QR code to start riding.

Ride Responsibly

Enjoy the ride. Stay safe, follow the road rules, and always stay in control.

Park & End Ride

Park at an approved Bimba location and tap End Ride in the app.

How to Ride Safety

Simple pricing

More riding.
Less calculating.

For short trips around Santa Teresa, pay only for the time you use.

See pricing and terms

01Unlock$1

Per ride

02Each minute$0.50

After unlocking

Or0324-hour pass$15

100 minutes · unlimited unlocks

Best for one rider, a light load and short daytime trips.

For heavy rain, darkness, luggage, passengers or steep roads, choose a taxi, car or ATV.

Bimba Eco Bike S.R.L. · local support daily 8am–8pm

Bimba parking network

25 places to park.
One easy ride.

Ride between Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal País, then end your trip at an approved Bimba location. The app always shows the current live status.

25 parking locations35 electric vehicles3 connected areas

Gula Bimba parking location in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

01Bimba parking location

Café & food stop

Gula

Approved Bimba parking · Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Pause your Bimba here for an easy café stop before continuing along the coast.

What you’ll find: Coffee, breakfast and casual food in North Santa Teresa.
Good for: Breakfast · coffee · post-surf stops
Bimba parking: Pause or end your ride at this approved location

Bimba network location

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Bimba stations across Santa Teresa25 places to park in Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal País

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Parking locations, north to south

The list follows the coast from north to south. Select a location to see details and directions.

Open the live Bimba mapVehicles and parking, updated in the app

Continue south through all 25 locations +

Park local

Park easy. Ride on.

25 local businesses that help keep Santa Teresa moving.

Two riders on Bimba electric bikes in Santa Teresa after sunset

Available day and night

Daylight fades.
Your ride doesn't.

Bimba is accessible day and night, subject to live vehicle availability and local riding conditions. Check the app before you go.

Open the app & ride

Our core values

What drives
Bimba.

Safety

Responsible riding, clear guidance and well-maintained vehicles.

Sustainability

A cleaner, quieter way to move around Santa Teresa.

Community

Built around the people, places and rhythm of our town.

Innovation

Smart mobility that is simple to access and easy to use.

Four happy surf travelers with Bimba electric bikes and scooters outside Namoré in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Made for Santa TeresaFor the people and places that make this town different.

Man riding a Bimba electric bike beside a woman riding a Bimba branded electric scooter outside Muzz in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

E-bikes and scooters in Santa Teresa

Choose the ride that fits your day.

Bimba operates 20 shared electric scooters alongside 15 shared electric bikes in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Find a nearby vehicle, unlock through the Bimba app, ride responsibly and finish at one of 25 active approved Bimba parking locations.

20electric scooters

25parking locations

3village areas

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Santa Teresa mobility FAQ

Quick answers
before you ride.

What is the easiest way to get around Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

For short daytime trips along the main Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen area, a shared e-bike or e-scooter can be simpler to access and park than a car or ATV. For steep roads, luggage, heavy rain or late-night travel, choose a taxi or another suitable vehicle.

How do I rent a Bimba e-bike or e-scooter?

Download the Bimba app, create an account, check the live map and scan the QR code on an available vehicle. Ride responsibly, park at an approved location and tap End Ride in the app.

Where can I park a Bimba bike or scooter?

Bimba publishes 25 approved parking locations across the Santa Teresa area, including Playa Carmen and selected locations in Mal País. Before every ride, use the app to confirm the active service boundary, an eligible end point and live vehicle availability.

Is Bimba available throughout Costa Rica?

Bimba currently operates in the Santa Teresa area of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, including Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal País. Travelers visiting other parts of Costa Rica should check local transportation options for those destinations.

Can Costa Rica visitors use Bimba in Santa Teresa?

Yes. Visitors can download the Bimba app on iPhone or Android, create an account, locate an available e-bike or e-scooter and unlock it by scanning the vehicle QR code. Live vehicle and parking availability appears in the app.

Do I need to reserve a Bimba in advance?

No advance reservation is required. Open the Bimba app to check nearby vehicles and real-time availability before heading to a station or partner parking location.

How much does it cost to rent a Bimba?

Current rental pricing is shown in the Bimba app before you start a ride. Review the displayed unlock fee, time-based rate and any applicable pass or additional charges before confirming your trip.

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Do I need a driver’s license to ride a Bimba?

Bimba’s current Rider Agreement does not list a driver’s license as an eligibility requirement for its e-bikes. Riders must be at least 18, have a valid government-issued ID and follow applicable Costa Rican traffic laws. Review the current in-app terms before riding an e-scooter or e-bike.

What is the minimum age to ride?

You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid government-issued ID to use Bimba, according to the current Rider Agreement.

Are helmets available?

Bimba does not provide helmets. Riders are strongly encouraged to bring and wear a properly fitted helmet that meets applicable safety standards.

Can I ride between Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal País?

Bimba serves Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal País. Check the live map and current in-app riding guidance before you go, remain within the permitted riding area and end your trip only at an approved Bimba parking location.

What should I do if I need help during a ride?

Stop in a safe place and use the support options in the Bimba app. You can also contact Bimba at hello@gobimba.com or +506 6468 4301. Do not continue riding a vehicle that appears damaged or unsafe.

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to your city.

Bimba provides the vehicles, stations, software, payments, operating playbooks and local support needed to launch and scale an electric mobility network.

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