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With years of experience riding, racing and exploring in Guatemala all our routes are carefully designed and unique.
One day at Guatemala’s most beautiful lake is simply not enough! MTB Guatemala has put together this 2 day Lake Atitlán Cross Country trip. This itinerary has some great mountain biking, and be prepared to be amazed by the views and local culture as well!
Lake Atitlán is one of the best places to mountain bike in Guatemala – its enormous topography, perfect climate (55-75°F year round) and friendly local culture make it a highlight for many travelers. Around the lake there are hundreds of singletrack paths where we’ll explore connecting terraced onion fields, agricultural byways and ancient Mayan trading routes.
Today is all about connecting sights and vising some of the magic villages at Lake Atitlán. This tour begins high above the lake. You will follow a serene paved road along the eastern crater of Atitlán, where amazing vistas abound. We will dip down into farmland following agricultural jeep and singletrack through plantations of avocado, coffee and fruit trees.
Distance | Ascent | Descent | Max Altitude |
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33km 20.5mi | 950m 3,117ft | -1,500m -4,921ft | 2,186m 7,172ft |
Today we will go deep into the indigenous communities above the lake. You will see rural life at its purest as we pedal along beautiful dirt roads and highland jeeptrack through sheep meadows and pine forests.
After a shuttle to the rim of the caldera of Lake Atitlán, we climb 3mi to an alpine plateau at 1800m (9200ft) El Corazón de Las Nubes (the heart of the clouds) – a Mayan ceremonial site. We will follow old logging roads with unmatched views of the lake and its environs. Canyons and volcanoes abound.
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Part 1: Panimaché Atiltán Slickrock
Part 2 San Andres Semetebaj – Panajachel
Day Two Totals:
Distance | Ascent | Descent | Max Altitude |
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2,836 m (9,305 ft) |
733 m (2,405 ft) |
-1,957 m (-6,421 ft) |
2,836 m (9,305 ft) |
Located 2 blocks from Lake Atitlan in Panajachel, Hotel Utz' Jay offers lush gardens and fruit trees, a hot tub and a Mayan-style sauna filled with relaxing aromatic herbs.
Rooms here feature a balcony with garden views. The hotel is situated in a quiet street, just a short walk from Calle Sentender with its shops and restaurants.
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With years of experience riding, racing and exploring in Guatemala all our routes are carefully designed and unique.
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE | Departure time: 6am (a stop for breakfast is included en-route)
This tour starts and finish from Antigua, Guatemala Please let us know your hotel and will be happy to meet you there! If you are already staying or have plans to stay at Lake Atitlán we can meet you in Panajachel for this tour. Arriving internationally? let us know if you would like us to pick you up at the airport |
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EXTENSION |
This tour makes a great jump off for a stay at Lake Atitán. If you would like to extend the tour with another day of riding or to stay beyond your tour just let us know – we wold be happy help you coordinate your accommodation. | ||||||||||||
MEALS |
Day 1: Tecpan-Pana
Breakfast in restaurant Picnic Lunch Day 2: Atitlán Highlands Breakfast in restaurant Picnic Lunch |
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NOT INCLUDED |
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Nearly all of our trips are accompanied by support vehicle and professional driver who will meet with us at checkpoints throughout the day. The support vehicle will carry supplies / spare parts and water. If you would like to leave anything in the vehicle such as extra layers rain gear camera etc. you are more than welcome.
All of the hotels that we partner have a storage area where we will secure the bikes overnight. If you are especially attached to your bike you can bring it into your hotel room at night.
On our day tours we supply light snacks such as energy bars and fruit and water. Multi-day tours include breakfast and lunch. Dinners are on your own. If you would like a recommendation for a place to eat or would like to dine as a group we can make that happen!
All of our snacks / picnic lunches include a vegetarian option. If you have any other dietary restrictions please let us know when you are booking your tour.
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