Mountain Biking at Lake Atitlán is all about incredible views and timeless Mayan culture. Steep and rugged – this enormous crater lake is hidden mountain bike gem.

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More than single destination – Lake Atitlán is a region of deep canyons, towering volcanoes and rich Mayan culture. With so much to explore many travelers find themselves coming for a a day or two but end up staying for much longer.

Towns and Villages for Mountain Biking at Lake Atitlán

There are 12 towns around Central America’s deepest Lake –each with their own culture and traditions.  Panajachel is considered the main gateway to the lake for many tourists and is known for its large market. Santiago de Atitlán, at the southern side of the lake, is the largest of the towns. San Marcos on the north side of the lake is a famous destination for Yogis. At Lake Atitlán the people speak three Mayan languages: Kaqchikel, K’iche and Tzʼutujil.

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Mountain Biking at Lake Atitlán

(Brendan James)
When I first visited Guatemala in 2012 I came to Lake Atitlán and I stayed. 2 years later I would move on but not after exploring every footpath that I could, seeking out the best trails for riding. The Lake Atitlán area re-kindled my love for the mountain bike and gave me plenty to explore.

The climate at the lake is perfect: 10-20C (50-70F) year round – not to hot or cold!  The mountains here are home to rocky, pine forest riding, with extensive steep canyons in all directions.  A supervolcanic, crater, all the trails down to the level of the lake are rocky, technical and extremely steep.

Let us know your interests and we would be happy to put together a day or two of mountain biking at Lake Atitlán with customized routes of all levels.

Our Top 3 Mountain Bike Tours in Lake Atitlán

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2 Day Lake Atitlán XC Tour (intermediate)

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OUR LAKE ATITLÁN MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS

Mountain Bike Guatemala offers more than a dozen routes in the Lake Atitlán region available for immediate reservation right here.

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May 28th – 2 Day Atitlán XC (Advanced)

This is a confirmed departure! Wednesday May 28th, 2025 Our group tours are limited to just 6 riders. This tour is rated as Advanced for bikers with 5+ years of …

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Lake Atitlán Single Day Enduro Tour

A full day of Enduro shuttle supported mountain bike riding at Lake Atitlán. Includes: Guide, Full Suspension Mountain Bike Rental and Lunch This is an Advanced tour for riders with …

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Lake Atitlán Single Day XC Tour

A full day of cross country mountain bike riding at Lake Atitlán. Pickup Location: Panajachel, Guatemala Includes: Guide, Full Suspension Mountain Bike Rental, Lunch …

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Lake Atitlán Oeste Mountain Bike Day Tour

Intermediate, -6100ft (-1860m)

Connect some of the best hidden viewpoints high above Lake Atitlán on this point to point cross country mountain bike tour Departure: Panajachel, Guatemala Duration: 5-6 hours (4 hrs riding) …

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Tecpán – Pana (Single Day)

Connect the high mountains of Tecpán to the shores of Lake Atitlán in a single day mountain bike tour. Come experience routes that have taken us years to develop and …

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Chichicastenango by Bike!

Intermediate, -1,869m (-6,132 ft)

Cycle through colorful towns and rolling hills on a cultural cycling tour to the Chichicastenango market.This is a full day tour that includes transportation to and from antigua (2-3hrs each …

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Tecpan-Pana Route of the Kaqchikel

-3920 m (-12,862 ft)

With years guiding in the mountains of Tecpán we have created the ultimate route to reach Lake Atitlán by bike! Two days of riding more than 2300m of downhill a …

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Lake Atitlán Enduro P2P

Advanced, -3,585m (-11,762 ft)

2 days of technical enduro riding around Lake Atitán with raw agricultural trails and cliff-lined singletrack with views that will most certainly make you say “wow” This is an Advanced …

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2 Day Atitlán XC (Advanced)

Advanced, -4,357m -14,295ft

An amazing way to discover Lake Atitlán. Remote, canyons deep forests and rugged agricultural singletrack. This two day tour connects some of the best trails around the lake with challenging …

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2 Day Atitlán XC Mountain Bike Tour

Intermediate, -3,399m (-11,152ft)

Connecting the best views of the lake, local sites and culture. This two day mountain bike tour follows old logging roads and singletrack. This is an all inclusive two day …

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