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The Frontier of Mountain Biking

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!

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2020 CONFIRMED DEPARTURES

Custom and one of a kind mountain bike tours featuring the best shuttle-supported singletrack in the country. Our multi-day trips include meals, lodging and cultural visits.

 

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Why Ride With Us?

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All the routes we guide are unique to our company. Custom itineraries designed to provide an inside perspective on Guatemala and Mayan culture. Check out our extensive list of day tours and multi-day epics

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We tailor Guatemala Mountain Bike Tours that challenge you as a rider and connect you with local cycling culture.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1588186674673{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]Whether you are an experienced rider who wants to shred 8,000ft+ of descent in a single day or a cycle tourist simply wanting to escape the tourist trap we provide expert-led Guatemala mountain bike tours to suit your riding style.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”aboutusblock_img” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1588185590200{background-image: url(https://www.mtbguatemala.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BG_Astro-2019.svg?id=5994) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][vc_empty_space height=”200px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-angle-down” add_icon=”true” title=”Ethical Guiding” tab_id=”1531857171106-ec000968-b0c5″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner el_class=”aboutusblock” width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1552465000767{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]We are not cheap. We rent nice equipment and we pay our employees well.

The routes we guide are a result of years of exploration and collaboration with the local cycling community in Guatemala.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Learn about our sustainability initiatives and how our efforts are changing the stereotypes of Guatemala – for the better. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”aboutusblock_img” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1546211732001{background-image: url(https://www.mtbguatemala.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BG_AWESOMEopy-2.svg?id=5991) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_empty_space height=”200px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-angle-down” add_icon=”true” title=”Multi-Day Epics” tab_id=”1531855747302-910ea4f6-542a”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner el_class=”aboutusblock” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

Personalized Guatemala Mountain Bike Tours

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Learn More About

Guatemala

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Antigua

Towering volcanoes, rich colonial history and over a hundred miles of agricultural singletrack to explore. Our Antigua Guatemala mountain bike tours ride through coffee plantations, fruit orchards and finish the day with some of the finest restaurants in the country.

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Tecpán

Deep pine forests and Mayan ruins. Tecpán is home to canyons terrain 3000m+ mountains and amazing views of neighboring Lake Atitlán . The riding here is high, dry and varied. Linking descents you can connect to the lake with over 2000m of downhill.

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Lake Atitlán

Enormous terrain, rocky and technical descents – this 2000m lake in the sky is home to the Kaqchikel and T’zetujil Maya. The area is a time-capsule of indigenous textile and weaving culture. Come see why Lake Atitlán is called “The most beautiful lake in the world”.

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Quetzaltenango / San Marcos

 

Xela, the second largest city in the country is home to the national cycling team – with reason. Situated in an enormous high-altitude valley below 12,000 ft Volcán Santa Maria this geologically active region is home to an active volcano and hot springs. Local mountain bike races and cycling events here are common.

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Quiché

 

The Mayan Heartland. 3200m+ pine mountains descend into a network of steep, dry canyons loaded with trails to explore. Culture has changed little here in 400 years. Today Quiché is home to the Escarabajos – a local mountain bike club that has mapped hundreds of miles of trails.

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Sierra de los Cuchumatánes

 

“The Alps of Guatemala” This remote mountain range is home to rocky, alpine riding that traverses sheep and lama paths. Some of the biggest adventures in Guatemala can be found here . The area is just starting to be recognized for its natural attractions including numerous lakes.

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Cobán

 

On the border between the eastern wet region of the country and the dry highlands Cobán was founded by german immagrents and the area is full of mills, and coffee farms to explore. The area features distinctive “egg -carton” hills that feed limestone aquifers, enormous caves and the legendary Semuc Champey.

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Sierra de las Minas

 

This isolated mountain range climbs to nearly 10,000ft from sea level – and is home to a large Biosphere Reserve. “The east coast” of Guatemala is full of rocks, roots, and remote river crossings. The riding here is diverse and technical varying with altitude.

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Guatemala Mountain Bike Tours

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Antigua day tours

Pinchazos in Patzún

Pinchazos in Patzún! We've been up to it again, putting together a new enduro itinerary in our neighboring town of Patzun! Connect 5 shuttle runs with over 1700m of fun, flowy downhills. This is a full day tour, we will ride as much as you would like. Includes lunch in Bohemian Café. Departure Date: Saturday February 11th, 2023 Tour Type:
Medium
2/5

Ruta de Fresas Tecpán

​ ​ Ride through strawberry fields surrounded by colourful landscapes on our leisure tour in Tecpán!
Cultural
Easy

Tecpán - Pana (Single Day)

Connect the high mountains of Tecpán to the shores of Lake Atitlán in a single day mountain bike tour.
30-50km
5-8 hours

Tecpán Cross Country Day Ride

Tecpán Cross Country Day Rides Deep pine forests, steep, rocky canyons and a labyrinth of logging roads and ancient natural Mayan trails make Tecpán Guatemala an Enduro MTB destination of international quality. Let Mountain Bike Guatemala show you the ins linking together downhills and hidden trails that took us years to discover and construct. What are you waiting for? Come

Pacaya Volcano Enduro MTB Day Tour

Follow an exclusive downhill route on the Active Pacaya volcano on dry lava. This is a full day tour for advanced riders.
Enduro
4/5

Tecpán Paseos Principantes

Tecpán Tours: Paseos Principiantes Come enjoy the fresh air on our Paseos Principiantes beginner mountain bike tour in Tecpán. Why Tecpán you ask? Because it's one of the most beautiful and picturesque places to ride a bike in Guatemala! Our principiantes ride is prefect for families or children with limited experience mountain biking. What are you waiting for? Join us

Chichicastenango by Bike!

Cycle through colorful towns and rolling hills on a cultural cycling tour to the Chichicastenango market.
Cycle Tourism, Cultural
Medium

Antigua Coffee Tour

Visit a working coffee farm and museum and ride through an historic finca on this Antigua Coffee tour! - This is an easy tour for all biking abilities.
Cultural
Easy

Tierras De Lujo

Our beginner, shuttle supported cross country tour. Follow smooth, mostly flat agricultural singletrack through working farms of corn and vegetables. Enjoy a fast descent down to Antigua on a thousand year old trail.
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours
Easy
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All Day Tours

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Reviews

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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… Read 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.. Read 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. Read More…

Just got back from a custom two day Highland tour with Brendan and crew… and was absolutely blown away! I was expecting the typical “here’s your bike, here’s this trail, here’s some lunch” kind of “tour” experience… but what I ended up getting was a whole other animal! Read More…[/cq_vc_testimonialcarousel][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-4 vc_col-md-offset-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-1 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_btn title=”READ MORE REVIEWS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#00af87″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” css_animation=”fadeInDown” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtbguatemala.com%2Freviews%2F|title:Reviews||”][vc_empty_space height=”10vh”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1585948069639{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-xs-12″ el_class=”frontpagebubble”]

Go deep into the country on one of our point-to-point itineraries

Multi-Day Epics

2 Day Atitlán XC (Advanced)

An amazing way to discover Lake Atitlán. Remote, canyons deep forests and rugged agricultural singletrack.
Hard
5/5

Fall Highland Tour

5 days of fantastic intermediate cross country mountain biking culminating with a visit to the travesía Campanabaj.
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours
Medium

Day of the Dead Enduro - Nov 2024

Join us for 5 days of epic gravity assisted riding in Guatemala along with local celebration and culture!
Enduro
Hard

Cumbre al Mar - El Paredón

Nearly 3000m (10,000ft) of descent from the chilly mountains of Tecpán to the surf town of El Paredón on the Pacific coast.
Adventure
Medium

Mountain Bike Los Cuchumatánes

Join one of Guatemala's oldest and most challenging group rides to 3200m.
Hard
5/5

Expedition Baja Verapaz

Expedición Semana Santa 2023: Baja Verapaz: Visit the desert of Guatemala and explore the forefront of MTB

9 Day Guatemala Highland Enduro Epic

We have extended our popular 5 day enduro tour  to include a full week of enduro mountain bike riding connecting the best descents in the country.
Hard
5/5

Tecpan-Pana Route of the Kaqchikel

Follow the path of the Kaqchikel Maya in this new multi-day mountain bike route for 2019! With high-altitude pine forests, a rich Mayan history, and tons of agricultural singletrack to explore Guatemala is an amazing place to ride a bike.
Adventure
4/5

2 Day Atitlán XC (Med)

Conecting the best views of the lake, local sites and culture. Old logging roads and singletrack.
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours, Cultural
Medium
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