With all the emotion surrounding the Coronavirus we’ve forgotten just how beautiful it is to mountain bike in Guatemala in May. After 6 months of drought the rains have come, the dust has been matted down, dry rivers have re-animatedRead…
The Best Mountain Bike Tours in Guatemala
Mountain Bike Guatemala is the product of years of exploration, racing and guiding in the country. We run the best Guatemala Mountain Bike Tours with personalized itineraries that connect Mayan sites on Mayan trails.
A mere 200 miles wide, Guatemala is home to incredible terrain, culture and biodiversity. Two oceans, 14,000ft volcanoes, and 21 Mayan languages make for a country that is far from ordinary. Let us show you Guatemala by bike!
Brendan James – Director
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Our 3 Top Mountain Bike Tours
It’s the season of shred!
Check out these three must do mountain bike tours in Guatemala
XC
Top of the World!
From USD $125/pp
MULTI-DAY
Guatemalan Highland Tour
Jan 15-22, 2022
ENDURO
9 Day Highland Enduro Epic
Feb 12-20, 2022
2021 Confirmed departures
Our multi-day trips include meals, exclusive house and cabin rentals, and the best shuttle-supported singletrack in the country.
| Date | Event | Category | Location |
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| 01/29 | Tecpán Pana (Single Day Ride)Jan 18-19 – Ride to Lake Atitlan on an ancient trail |
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| 02/06 | Florencia XC (Easy)Join us for one of our signature cross country rides here in Antigua Guatemala. The tour starts with a lift up to the florencia ecopark above Antigua and has twice as much decent as climbing. This is a Confirmed departure – Join now for the group rate! |
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| 02/12- 02/20 | 9 Day Highland Enduro Epic - Feb 2022Feb 12-20 2022 – By request we have extended our popular 5 day enduro tour to include a full week of riding that connects the best descents in the country. |
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| 10/27- 11/02 | MTB Guatemala Day of the Dead Enduro 202210/27 – 11/02 – Join us for 5 days of epic gravity assisted riding in Guatemala along with local celebration and culture! |
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| 11/24- 11/27 | Todos Santos Enduro TourOur annual trip to the Cuchumatanes mountains in Northern Guatemala join us at the frontier… |
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REVIEWS
Rad bike tours in Guatemala’s less traveled highlands. The raw landscapes and trails will not disappoint. Brendan does a great job of guiding; making sure everything is taken care of, from top notch bikes to custom built routes and comfy hotels. More…
Having ridden with a couple of outfits, let me say without hesitation that if you want to go mountain biking in Guatemala, you definitely want to choose MBG. The bikes they carry are in a totally different league than what’s offered by other tour operators. More…
MTB Guatemala is the spot for a unique mountain bike adventure. Brendan and the squad have an impressive depth of knowledge when it comes to the abundant trails in Guatemala. Top that off with dialed-in logistics and authentic experiences in remote villages that you’d never otherwise see.. More…
Awesome!! We went on a 5 day Enduro tour. Somewhere north of 100 miles in total. Everything exceeded expectations. We rode all types of trails including some intense unique winding downhill runs like nothing I’ve ridden before. More…
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With years of experience riding, racing and exploring we are here to show you the best mountain biking in Guatemala.
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Guatemala Mountain Biking Regions
A mountainous country with a diversity of micro-climates, Guatemala is quickly becoming a mecca for adventure mountain biking.
14,000 ft
The highest volcanoes
10,000 ft
Alpine Riding – Above Treeline
6,000 ft
Pine Forests
3,000 ft
Tropical Forests
Sea Level
Caribbean and Pacific
Tierra Helada
Above treeline, Occasional frosts – Guatemala has the best high altitude riding in Central America!
Tierra Fría
Pine forests and cool climates
Tecpán
Tierra Templada
Rich agricultural lands – coffee and fruit trees
Antigua
Lake Atitlán
Tierra Caliente
Tropical climate -Banana and sugar plantations. Guatemala is also home to two oceans – the caribbean and the Pacific.
Los Volcánes
Guatemala has some of the most unique volcanic terrain in the world – with over 20 volcanoes and 3 Active ones.
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Los Cuchumatánes
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