Rich in colonial history, La Antigua is a veritable garden – “the land of eternal spring” flowers bloom year-round here, and steep hillsides produce some of the best coffee in the world. Mountain biking in Antigua Guatemala is as good as it gets.

True to its name, “La Antigua” is a UNESCO world heritage site with loads of history to explore. Antigua was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1773, but its principal monuments are still preserved as ruins.  A “valley of valleys” Antigua is positioned dangerously beneath 3 towering 3400m+ volcanoes. The area rich in topography and home to hundreds of kilometers of natural agricultural singletrack.

Mountain Biking in Antigua Guatemala Map
A “valley of valleys” Antigua is rich in topography and natural agricultural singletrack and home to some incredible mountain biking.

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Antigua Guatemala Mountain Biking

The mountain biking in Antigua Guatemala can be described as “world class”

Home to 2000m+ descents, natural pine forests and hundreds of kilometers of agricultural singletrack, local mountain bikers in Antigua have been racing and re purposing natural trails for decades. The ountain bike trails in Antigua form a web with distinct regions and trail types. Meander through coffee plantations, pick your way down technical-descents, cross a patchwork of agricultural pastures and finish the day with some at some of the finest restaurants in the country.

Varied and steep. Trails in Antigua are go either up or down and are shared with local campesinos who access isolated agricultural parcels on horseback. Most of our mountain bike tours in Antigua Guatemala include some type of shuttle assistance, beginning high and finishing low. That being said, for the hearty Antigua has enough high-altitude climbing to keep a cross country racer busy for months and provides a great off-season destination for training.

MTB Guatemala Mountain Bike Tours in Antigua Guatemala
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Our Mountain Bike Tours in Antigua

MTB Guatemala has put together a selection of Mountain Bike tours in Antigua featuring the best cultural and gravity routes. We constantly scout and re-route based on conditions and season. The important thing is to select the ride that suits your ability! Please review our fitness and technical levels.

Antigua Enduro MTB Tour

Antigua Enduro Mountain bike day tour customized to your level. We'll meet you in Antigua and show you the best

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
Enduro
4/5

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
Hard
5/5

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
Adventure
Medium

Pacaya Overnight Epic

New for 2020! Enjoy two days of mountain bike riding, campout and Guatemalan BBQ on the volcanic sands of the
2/5
3/5

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

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

Antigua Coffee Tour

Visit a working coffee farm and museum and ride through an historic finca on this Antigua Coffee tour! - This
Cultural
Easy

Guatemalan Highland Tour

Our 7 day Guatemalan highland mountain bike tour is a one-of-kind introduction to the country and it’s amazing riding. Experience
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours
Hard

Tierras De Lujo

Our beginner, shuttle supported cross country tour. Follow smooth, mostly flat agricultural singletrack through working farms of corn and vegetables.
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours
Easy

Valle Escondido Adventure Mountain Bike Tour

A true backcountry loop - if you enjoy hiking with your bike, long, raw bushwack descents and a full day
Adventure
Hard

Los Nispéros XC

Meander through coffee and fruit plantations and climb steep agricultural singletrack at the foot of the Auga Volcano. This cross
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours
Easy

Top of the world

Shuttle supported Cross country tour to the top of the world! - Big views of 4 volcanoes await on this
Cross Country Mountain Bike Tours
Medium

5 Day Enduro Tour

The best enduro rides in Guatemala in 5 jam-packed days.
Enduro
Hard

Sumpango Giant Kite Festival

Fixed departure Nov 1st - Mountain Bike to the giant kite festival in Sumpango!
Cultural
Easy

Agua Enduro

Ride a dry lava river and descend the steep slopes of the enormous Agua Volcano on this eduro tour in
Enduro
Medium

Cerro Cucurucho

Earn your descent in this rugged and varied cross country loop from Antigua connecting some of the best XC trails
Hard
4/5

Dos Aguacates Enduro

Our local favorite enduro that links a few of the classic descents above Antigua.
Medium
3/5

Florencia

A nice introductory ride to the pine forested singletrack above Antigua, Guatemala.
Easy
2/5

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