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Download the Bimba app and allow location access. The map shows nearby e-bikes, e-scooters and approved parking points in the active Santa Teresa network.
Shared mobility · Santa Teresa
Bimba in Santa Teresa,
ready when nearby.
Find shared Bimba e-bikes and e-scooters for suitable short trips around Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Use the live app to see nearby vehicles, current pricing, the active service boundary and approved places to finish your ride.
The quick answer
How does Bimba work in Santa Teresa?
Bimba is an app-powered network of shared electric bikes and scooters. Open the app when you are ready to travel, choose a nearby vehicle, scan its QR code and complete the safety check. Ride only when the route and conditions are suitable. At your destination, use an approved parking location and confirm End Ride in the app. Availability, boundaries and pricing can change, so the live app—not a static webpage—is the current source for each trip.
Your local ride
From nearby Bimba to finished trip.
Choose and check
Pick the vehicle that suits the route. Scan its QR code, review the price shown in the app and check the brakes, tires, lights, controls and visible condition before moving.
Ride for the conditions
Wear a helmet, begin slowly and follow Costa Rican traffic rules. Reduce speed for dust, gravel, rain, traffic, pedestrians and changing road surfaces.
Park and confirm
Finish only at an approved location shown in the app. Leave the Bimba upright without blocking access, tap End Ride and wait for confirmation.
Plan with the live map
Check the active area before every trip.
Santa Teresa is a long coastal community rather than a compact town center. A destination that looks close on a map may involve traffic, loose surfaces, rain or a steep side road. Check the complete route before you unlock.
- Live availabilityVehicle locations change as riders start and finish trips. Open the app when you are ready rather than walking toward an old location.
- Current boundaryConfirm that the whole trip stays inside the active service area and that your destination has approved parking.
- Road and weatherConsider daylight, rain, dust, visibility, surface quality and traffic. Choose another option when conditions are not suitable.
- Return planAvailability is not guaranteed for a later journey. Keep a taxi or other practical backup in mind, especially at night.
One app, two vehicle types
Choose the Bimba that fits today.
Both shared vehicles are designed for local trips, but they feel different. Your experience, the road surface, weather and what you are carrying should guide the choice.
Bimba e-bike
A seated ride with larger wheels.
- Good for
- Suitable local trips when you prefer a seat, pedal assistance and a more bicycle-like position.
- Remember
- It is heavier than a conventional bicycle. Adjust the seat, understand the assistance and allow more room to turn and stop.
- Learn more
- Explore the Bimba electric bike ↗
Bimba e-scooter
A standing option for appropriate routes.
- Good for
- Short local trips on routes and surfaces that suit smaller wheels and a standing riding position.
- Remember
- Accelerate gently, keep both hands on the handlebars and slow down well before gravel, bumps, water or turns.
- Learn more
- Explore the Bimba electric scooter ↗
Local conditions matter
A short distance is not always a simple ride.
Wear a properly fitted helmet and follow applicable Costa Rican traffic rules, signs and signals. Never ride while impaired, do not carry a passenger and keep your phone away while moving.
The main coastal road can combine cars, motorcycles, delivery vehicles and pedestrians. Side roads may be steep, unpaved or affected by rain. Reduce speed before uncertain surfaces and stop if the vehicle, visibility or conditions make the ride feel unsafe.
Bimba can be useful for many suitable short trips, but it is one part of the local transport mix. Choose a taxi, shuttle, rental vehicle or another appropriate option for luggage, passengers, severe weather, darkness or destinations outside the active network.
End the ride correctly
Approved parking protects the network.
- Find a point in the app
Use a current approved location shown on the live map. Do not depend on memory or an old screenshot.
- Keep Santa Teresa moving
Leave the vehicle upright and clear of the road, entrances, driveways and pedestrian routes.
- Complete every app step
Submit a parking photo if requested and wait until the app confirms that the ride has ended.
- Contact support if needed
If the ride will not end, stay with the vehicle and share its QR number, your location and the message shown in the app.
Local support
Help is available every day.
If a vehicle or ride needs attention, stop somewhere safe before using your phone. Send Bimba the vehicle QR number, your location and a short description so the local team can respond efficiently. Support operates daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. For immediate danger or serious injury, contact Costa Rican emergency services first.
Santa Teresa questions
Know before
you go.
Use these answers to plan, then confirm the live details in the Bimba app before each ride.
Where can I find a Bimba in Santa Teresa?
Open the Bimba app to see live e-bike and e-scooter availability near your current location. Vehicles move throughout the day, so the live map is more reliable than a saved screenshot or a fixed online list.
How much does a Bimba ride cost?
The app shows the current unlock fee, per-minute rate, passes and any eligible promotion before purchase. Review the checkout screen for the price and terms that apply to your account.
Does Bimba cover all of Santa Teresa?
Bimba operates within an active service area that can change as the local network develops. Check the live boundary before riding and make sure your destination has an approved place to end the trip.
Can I ride to Playa Carmen or Mal País?
Suitable trips may be possible when the complete route and destination are inside the active area shown in the app. Confirm the boundary, parking point, battery and road conditions before starting.
Where do I park at the end of a ride?
Use an approved parking point shown in the Bimba app. Keep roads, driveways, entrances and pedestrian access clear, then follow every on-screen step until the ride is confirmed as ended.
When should I choose another transport option?
Use a taxi or another appropriate vehicle for heavy rain, poor visibility, late-night trips, luggage, passengers, alcohol, steep or difficult access roads, or any destination outside the current Bimba network.
Ready to check availability?
Open the map.
Find your Bimba.
See nearby vehicles, current ride pricing, the active service boundary and approved parking locations in one place.
