Reviews

Holy Guacamole! Twisting through the topograpy of this exquisite country was a dream come true, and something only made possible with the brilliant minds of MTBGuatemala. With a focus on local culture and elevating the people of this place, Brendan has combined his rich racing history, love of mountain biking, and analytical mind to offer an experience like nothing else. While I could continue to rave about the diverse landscape, the culture that was always explained to us, or the perfect shuttles, I will keep it short and sweet and answer a single question: Can you do this trip without a guide? Simply, no. None of these trails are named or marked, and are additionally in constant flux. It is important to recognize that you will be riding with the leading expert in the world on MTBiking in Guatemala! Buy the ticket - Take the Ride.

My expectations were so high for this trip--riding bikes in Guatemala? What could be cooler? But Brendan and crew completely shattered my expectations in a way I could never imagine. Four days of riding pushed a group of expert riders from Colorado out of our comfort zone in so many ways and MTB Guatemala's authentic integration with the local communities they ride in made the trip so special. Going to forever cherish this trip and cant wait to return again!

Incredible guides and incredible trip. The way Brendan and team cultivated the experience and high level of riding across several different regions of Guatemala was second to none. This is a world class team that will put you in some unforgettable places

Great biking experience with MTB Guatemala! Our guide Maria Rene is wonderful, knowledgeable, patient and competent. We had a great time riding paths around Tecpán and Patzun and an excellent tour of Iximché with their guide Melvin.

Brendan and team, it was great!

It was a unique experience, thanks to the whole team 👊

If you like mtb and you’re in Guatemala Brendan from MTB Guatemala is the man for your guided tours.

vraiment nice jai eu jne belle journee ils ont de bon velo les rides sont belle jai eu un tour toute seul on a vraiment profiter je le recomande

Highly recommend Brendan and his team. Organized, attentive, adventurous, customer focused. The time, effort, and labor of love he's put into creating this experience for others is amazing!

MTB Guatemala 🇬🇹 was the best choice we made to have 3 tours in different parts of this beautiful country. These guys are super reliable and knowledgeable. They will take you to the real MTB trails with the best views. They did earn each of these stars, my respect and admiration. I recommend MTB Guatemala 🇬🇹 for your next real adventure.

We had a great time! Brendan is an excellent guide and showed us some top notch trails. I highly recommend biking with this company. Without a doubt we will be back to ride some of the other trails they offer. We rode the Valle Escondido and Pacaya Volcan tours. Two rides with different sceneries but equally enjoyable.

MTB Guatemala 🇬🇹 was the best choice we made to have 3 tours in different parts of this beautiful country. These guys are super reliable and knowledgeable. They will take you to the real MTB trails with the best views. They did earn each of these stars, my respect and admiration. I recommend MTB Guatemala 🇬🇹 for your next real adventure.

We had a wonderful time with Maria on our MTB tour! She was great and explained about the culture, the people and a lot of interesting details about Guatemala and the area of Antigua. They were amazing and very detail oriented all the time with the booking. I told them it was gonna be me and my girlfriend (less experienced rider) and they managed to put us on 3 different trails with different levels of difficulty and we ended up having the best time. You can clearly notice Maria loves what she does and she is very good at it. If we return to Guatemala we'll definitely book again with them !

Spent an amazing few days with Brendan, Maria and the rest of the mountain bike Guatemala crew. They toured us around the amazing (and diverse) riding that Guatemala has. Would highly recommend for a once in a lifetime experience!

Spent an amazing few days with Brendan, Maria and the rest of the mountain bike Guatemala crew. They toured us around the amazing (and diverse) riding that Guatemala has. Would highly recommend for a once in a lifetime experience!

Mountain biking in Guatemala was an experience of a lifetime! We loved it here and were so happy to get to see so many different ecosystems.

Quality bikes , great guides and good fun all around .

I fortunately managed to get a short notice tour with MTB Guatemala and it was awesome. The bikes and gear were great and they really know what they are doing. I really wish I had more time to take another trip with them while we were there, particularly up around Tecpán. The team were amazing in that they adjusted our tour on the day to suit the skill and fitness of everyone in the group, and it made for a super enjoyable day for us all while also challenging everyone at the correct level. I would highly recommend using MTB Guatemala if you’re shopping around, they were great!

I fortunately managed to get a short notice tour with MTB Guatemala and it was awesome. The bikes and gear were great and they really know what they are doing. I really wish I had more time to take another trip with them while we were there, particularly up around Tecpán. The team were amazing in that they adjusted our tour on the day to suit the skill and fitness of everyone in the group, and it made for a super enjoyable day for us all while also challenging everyone at the correct level. I would highly recommend using MTB Guatemala if you’re shopping around, they were great!

¡Una experiencia increíble con MTB Guatemala! Tuve la oportunidad de vivir aventuras inolvidables mientras exploraba lugares impresionantes de mi amado país, todo gracias a esta destacada empresa de tours de MTB. Desde el momento en que me uní al recorrido, quedé impresionado por la profesionalidad y conocimiento del guía, Brendan. Su profundo conocimiento del país y su pasión por el MTB se reflejaban en cada paso del camino. No solo me sentí seguro y en buenas manos, sino que también pude descubrir rincones ocultos y lugares únicos que solo los verdaderos conocedores de Guatemala podrían mostrarme. Ya sea que seas un entusiasta local o un viajero del extranjero, MTB Guatemala es la elección perfecta para aquellos que aman el MTB. No solo te brindan la oportunidad de explorar la belleza natural de Guatemala sobre dos ruedas, sino que también te sumergen en su cultura y te conectan con la auténtica esencia del país. Recomiendo encarecidamente MTB Guatemala a todos los amantes del MTB que deseen vivir aventuras emocionantes en Guatemala. No te arrepentirás de elegir esta empresa, ya que te brindarán momentos inolvidables y te mostrarán un lado de Guatemala que solo se puede descubrir sobre una bicicleta de montaña. Gracias a MTB Guatemala por esta experiencia excepcional. ¡No puedo esperar para volver y explorar más senderos y paisajes espectaculares en el futuro! --------- An incredible experience with MTB Guatemala! I had the opportunity to live unforgettable adventures while exploring stunning places in my beloved country, all thanks to this outstanding MTB tour company. From the moment I joined the tour, I was impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of the guide, Brendan. His deep understanding of the country and his passion for MTB were evident in every step of the way. Not only did I feel safe and in good hands, but I also got to discover hidden corners and unique locations that only true connoisseurs of Guatemala could show me. Whether you're a local enthusiast or a traveler from abroad, MTB Guatemala is the perfect choice for those who love MTB. They not only provide you with the opportunity to explore Guatemala's natural beauty on two wheels, but they also immerse you in its culture and connect you with the authentic essence of the country. I highly recommend MTB Guatemala to all MTB lovers who want to experience thrilling adventures in Guatemala. You won't regret choosing this company as they will provide you with unforgettable moments and show you a side of Guatemala that can only be discovered on a mountain bike. I want to express my sincere gratitude to MTB Guatemala for this exceptional experience. I can't wait to come back and explore more breathtaking trails and landscapes in the future!

Our tour with MTB Guatemala was easily the highlight of our trip to the country and made it one of our favorite trips to date. The riding was epic. Diverse terrain ranging from loamy forest singletrack, to technical and steep mountain ditches, to narrow ridges with panoramic canyon views, to freeriding active volcanoes! Brendan and his team put together the trip of a lifetime. We were able to discover so much culture, history, and scenes we wouldn't have otherwise found if not for the well linked routes they put together. Lots of singletrack!! Brendan and Maria are incredibly skilled riders with backgrounds in racing all kinds of mountain biking disciplines (enduro, xc, etc.). They remained aware of our skill levels suggesting more or less difficult lines depending on the rider. They were also safety oriented and recognized fatigue, and the effects of the country's heat. We truly felt their passion and joy for riding and it always kept the mood fun, friendly, and encouraging. Brendan and his team were professional throughout; our customized trip was well detailed in the booking process and they were quick to answer our questions and were able to accommodate our requests for accommodation and transportation. Their equipment and vehicles were in excellent condition. We brought our own bikes, but noticed their rentals were also in excellent shape. They were always on time and ready, and flexible to change. Our non-riding highlights were the delicious food throughout, camping with panoramic views of active volcanoes, staying at their mountain cabin, riding to- and visiting Mayan ruins, and ending a big ride at the beach in a beautiful surfing villa! I highly recommend booking with MTB Guatemala. Their tours alone are definitely worth making a trip to the country.

Had an amazing tour with Maria and Erick - cannot recommend them enough. It was perfectly suited to my skill and fitness levels and we went to places I never would have gone otherwise. Hopefully I'll be able to join again in the future!

Si Brendan sait peut-être organiser des circuits à la journée ou sur 2 jours, pour un voyage de 12 jrs là passez votre chemin. Si au début de nos échanges tout avait très bien commencé avec un retour dans la journée à mes mails, après quelques mails il m'a demandé de payer 1000$ pour faire le programme ! Aucune garantie car pas de paiement possible par Paypal, uniquement par virement bancaire avec des frais exorbitants. J'ai trouvé cela plus que cavalier mais n'ayant d'autre choix j'ai envoyé l'argent. Et là plus aucune nouvelle, ni de mon paiement ni du voyage ! Après l'avoir relancé, j'ai eu une réponse lapidaire quant à la réception du paiement …et c'est moi qui ai dû le relancer après plus de 2 mois ½ sans aucune nouvelle (heureusement que je m'y étais prise très tôt!). Là encore j'ai dû le relancer régulièrement pour qu'il daigne s'occuper de notre voyage et pour que je puisse acheter les billets d'avion à un prix correct. C'est tout sauf sérieux et encore moins professionnel. A partir du moment où j'ai payé cet acompte, nos échanges ont été brefs et il me fallait attendre quelques fois plus de 10 jours pour avoir des réponses, partielles, à mes questions. Résultat de ce suivi calamiteux, ce que je redoutais s'est produit : voyage mal organisé et pas adapté à mon niveau technique de VTT. Contrairement à ce que m'avait dit Brendan dans ses mails, la voiture qui était censée nous suivre sur tous nos parcours n'était pas là ne pouvant emprunter des sentiers. Ensuite la cabane à Tecpan qu'il fait passer comme un logement hôtelier n'est en fait qu'une espèce de refuge amélioré où il n'y a de l'eau chaude que si le soleil a bien voulu se montrer. Donc sans eau chaude nous avons passé 2 jours dans cette cabane avec 8°C à l'intérieur... Mais bien évidemment ces 2 jours nous ont certainement été facturés comme dans un hôtel. Ensuite le programme des journées était mal agencé et avec une attente, un soir, d'une bonne heure dans la voiture pour attendre qu'ils préparent leurs affaires pour le reste du voyage. Point positif, Brendan s'est adapté à nos remarques et demandes. Autre point positif, la ponctualité. En dehors de ces 2 points, tout est à revoir surtout pour le prix demandé : n'ayant pris qu'un seul repas de midi sur les 11 prévus, il ne nous a été fait aucun geste commercial., même pas pour l'achat de 4 T-shirt en fin de voyage, facturés 25$/pièce. Mais non, Brendan veut faire de l'argent et il en fait et le touriste devient sa vache à lait. Je ne peux que déplorer cette attitude anti commerciale au possible et j'avoue que notre voyage au Guatemala garde un gout franchement amer. Très dommage car le pays est très beau et les locaux vraiment très gentils.

My son and I booked a ride with Brendon, Eric was our guide for the trek. Eric was incredibly patient with us and took the time to find the best routes for us. We will be back and ride again with MTB Guatemala!

This crew is top notch! We were picked up at our door and treated so well the entire day tour (dos aguacates). The crew has a thorough knowledge of trails, our guides was very patient, and we had such a great all-around experience, including the cultural insight along the way. Highly recommended!

I highly recommend a tour with MTB Guatemala! We got to ride a wide variety of trails and see lots of little towns and villages that we never would have experienced otherwise. The guides were great and I can't wait to do another tour with them soon!

Amazing experience with MTB Guatemala on two consecutive day tours in Tecpan and Antigua, great trails and views! The team is also super knowledgeable about local culture and history so you will discover more than just trails. On top of all of this, the snacks and food were delicious, not just your typical bagged sandwich! I would 100% recommend them for a great authentic Guatemalan mtb experience!

We joined the Day of the Dead Enduro tour and enjoyed 6+ days of great biking combined with unique cultural experiences. We stayed at fabulous places and they accommodated our individual needs. These people know the trails in Guatemala inside and out, which are an ever-changing dynamic. I highly recommend mountain biking with this company in Guatemala!

I just got back from a multi day tour (day of the dead enduro) and had a great time. The riding was fantastic, rugged, and varied- lots of steep rutted trails but also a fun urban downhill heading down to Lake Atitlan, and of course choosing your own path down the Pacaya volcano. Equally (or perhaps more) importantly, I felt like a sincere effort was made to introduce the culture and people of Guatemala as well, thanks to all the non-biking activities included in the trip. One final note, as someone with Celiac who can't have gluten, I was very appreciative of Maria's efforts to keep me gluten free, even making a separate plate for me without a dash of soy sauce, which many people wouldn't recognize as having gluten. I'm sure anyone else with dietary needs would be similarly well taken care of. Thanks team!

MTB Guatemala is a must for a getaway bike vacation.

If you’re into mountain biking, don’t pass this up! We booked the 2 day enduro ride around Lake Atitlan and had an absolute blast. We do a lot of downhill biking back home in Canada, and we loved the rugged trails in Guatemala. Brendan, Maria, and Erick were all great. They plan trails depending on your skill level, to ensure everyone is comfortable. Get ready for a bit of pedalling, lots of shuttles, and learning about Guatemalan culture/history. Our fave part- the little kids running down the street yelling “cyclista en la vista!”

Our 2 day trip around Lake Atitlan was one for the books. The planning done by Brendan, Maria and Erick was spectacular and they ensured all our needs were met. They showed us many riding areas and villages around the lake. Maria was a top notch guide and took the time to share the history of her country along the way. Both days were packed from start to finish and the team made sure that we squeezed in all the riding time possible. The combination of the trails, the views, the lunches and the MTB Guatemala crew made this a wonderful experience. Thanks again guys!

Highly recommend! 10 out of 10 would do again!

A truly amazing way to see Guatemala. The guides, gear, and itinerary are top notch. I was on a nicer bike than the one I own at home! I would recommend this to any group at any skill level. Rides can be customized to the group’s skill level to ensure everyone has a comfortable adventure. We were stoked on the chill trails that showed off epic views and ended the day with an awesome rowdy trail to give us a taste of the gnarly downhills that Guatemala offers. We’re already convincing our friends to plan a trip so we can hangout with the MTB Guatemala crew again. Truly impressed by this company and all they’ve built here. Woooot!

MTB Guatemala may pretend to be a MTB bike guiding company, but it's really an ambitious attempt to make Guatemala an MTB mecca and, in the process, make significant positive contributions to the local community and economy. In just ten years, its owner, Brendan James, has done a remarkable job of getting to know the language, the people, and the trails. Has also assembled a remarkable team of Guatemalans to help him with this ambitious project of his. A friend and I rode the Day of the Dead tour with Brendan and his crew in October/November of 2022. Unfortunately, I came down with the flu on day one, which limited how much of the riding I could do. Nevertheless, Brendan did his best to accommodate me, which meant I was able to get in at least some riding every day. And when I wasn't riding, I was able to enjoy the company of the drivers/mechanics, Eric and Rudi. I'm just learning Spanish and, thankfully, they were willing to tolerate my assault on their native tongue. (Sorry, guys!) With respect to the riding, be forewarned North Americans: these are RUGGED trails! None were purpose built for biking and most are ancient agricultural trails. They're steep, often deep, and rarely smooth. But at every turn, the views are stunning! And at every stop, Brendan and El Guía Maria are sharing another tidbit about the local culture or geography. That said, this was a decidedly downhill tour so the trails may be very different on other tours. On the last day of the tour, we put the bikes away and, after a bit of a drive, arrived at in Sumpango for the Kite Festival. This was a remarkable event where the locals try to launch 300lb kites into the sky. They don't always succeed and I've no doubt a few people were injured by kites crashing into the crowd. Thankfully, we weren't among them. For anyone wondering, the accommodations on the tour ranged from a remote mountain cabin at close to 3000m in elevation to a unique cliffside hotel right at the edge of Lake Atitlán. There was always ample food to be had, some of it very tasty and some of it purely functional. Admittedly, I'll be happy if I don't see refried beans again for at least another decade, but I may be the only one who feels that way. All things considered, I thought the price for the trip was quite reasonable, even with the 10% gratuity added on at the end. I'll confess, however, that I was surprised by the cost of the other things I paid for in Guatemala. Beer, food, and other items are priced similarly to North America so, if you're looking for a cheap holiday, you might want to pick a different country. To sum up, let me say that I hope it won't be too long before I'm able to do another trip with Brendan and the rest of the crew at MTB Guatemala. I learned a lot about the country and got to ride some very different trails (including a lengthy urban downhill). I also got to meet and ride with a some great people from Canada, the US, Guatemala, and Peru. Granted, it would have been better had I not been sick, but I'm still very happy to have done the tour.

First class operation, goes above and beyond. Unbelievable place to ride. Can't say enough good things.

My daughter and I enjoyed an action-packed 2-day tour in mid-June in the Atitlan/Tecpan/Chimaltenango triangle and lucked out with no rain during our tour. Brendan had custom-designed our time to maximize the riding and the views. He is really knowledgeable on the region and the terrain, and made sure we hit multiple viewpoints and cultural interest points along the way. Seeing the indigenous pueblos and farms made all the climbing worthwhile. It absolutely wouldn’t have been possible to see what we did by just driving around. It was a great combination of a cardio workout, appropriate technical level and colorful culture. The bikes and the crew were top-notch and took good care of us, and the photos we received afterwards brought back lots of great moments from the ride. Highly recommend!

It's like biking with your best friends, who are amazing guides too! Good bikes, Beautiful views, and lots of laughter. Also learned a lot of Guatemala, local communities, biking culture, and much more. 100% would recommend!

What an epic MTB adventure! Brendan, Maria and the team took us out for 7 days of grinding uphills, zoomy downhills, Mayan ruins, wildlife, waterfalls, remote villages, visits with remote school kids, great food, glamping, hot showers and more. They worked hard, thought of everything, navigated across terrain that we never could have accessed on our own, and were a real joy to ride with. Loved it!

Absolutely epic riding!! Incredible routes that show the diversity of terrain and the cultural history of the country. I did Tecpan Pana and found it to be the perfect combination of technical single track and cultural touring. Brendan and María were excellent guides and a ton of fun. This is a great way to explore the less touristy towns. Can’t wait to come back and do a longer route!

Wow, what a mountain bike vacation. I took the custom 8-day tour with MTB Guatemala in March of 2021. I have not traveled out of the country before, and I cannot think of a better way to do it. Brendan and his crew were outstanding hosts. They always brought a positive attitude that made it feel like we were on an adventure of a lifetime! I have lived in Colorado my entire life and spent the last 7 years mountain biking often. I have been to destinations across the USA and I have to say that Guatemala contained some of my very favorite rides to date. The local knowledge of the area and elaborate trail networks allowed the MTB Guatemala crew to hand select amazing rides for all the members in the group. We barely scratched the surface on the rides in Guatemala, but we experienced a great range of riding from rocky technical descending to fast flowy ripping. The single track always included incredible views! I can’t describe the amount of value that was packed into this trip. The riding was incredible, and the cultural experience centered around Mayan tradition was exceptionally interesting and valuable. Brendan and his team worked tirelessly to provide excellent meals and accommodations. Bouncing from location to location made the trip feel like the ultimate adventure. I cannot recommend a trip with MTB Guatemala enough and I am so grateful for the years of work put in to accomplishing such an amazing itinerary. You need to go check it out for yourself; I can guarantee that if you love mountain biking and adventure, you will love this trip.

MTB Guatemala es de lo más TOP en Guate, mi experiencia con el equipo realmente fue gratificante, no hay palabras para describir los lugares que se conocer por medio de bicicleta, el equipo de MTB sumamente cordial, súper amables, realmente vale la pena compartir con ellos porque también se logra afianzar una bonita amistad, la verdad podría repetir mil veces el ride de Chichicastenango el cual tiene unas vistas increíbles!!! Y el apoyo que el equipo da es increíble, realmente vale la pena vivir la experiencia con ellos! Súper recomendados!

Lo mejor de lo mejor 100% recomendados.

I did two very different tours with the MTB Guatemala Team and both were just amazing! It is the best way to combine sport, advanture and unique exploration of backcountry Guatemala. Both trips are memories for life! Thanks to the team, spirit and atmosphere. Brendan is also an technical very skilled rider and can design also advanced tours for riders who look for real technical challenges in enduro and freeriding. Thanks a lot and hope to see you soon again!

My birthday was amazing! Tks tks A good tour and very professional Tks to Brandon and Neftali. We will back soon!

Servicio y atencion profesional en rutas increíbles. Todo el equipo de MTB Guatemala estuvo a la altura.

Gracias a este grandioso equipo, mi esposo y yo conocimos Guatemala, sus pueblos, su cultura , su belleza de una forma que no hubiese sido posible como turistas comunes. La mejor forma de conocer un país, es en bicicleta. Brendan, Neftalí y Erick son un equipo maravilloso nos hicieron sentir en familia desde el primer momento. “Lo importante no es el destino sino el recorrido” Neftalí. MTB Guatemala.

Buen colazo, muy buen conocimiento de las rutas, eso da confianza

MTB Guatemala is awesome!!! These guys are really hard workers and work to make sure that you also have the best experience as possible. I did three separate private tours with them. Two out in Antigua and one in Pana with my GF. The tour guides I had where Erick and Neftaly. They were welcoming and receptive. They really worked hard to tailor the experience you wanted. These guys know what they’re doing, love mtbing, and have a strong passion for their country. For anyone looking to have an amazing time mtbing in a beautiful country that flies under the radar then this is the place for you.

Had such an awesome day of enduro riding and would highly recommend it as a unique way to explore and experience Guatemala. The trails were rad!!!

Just had the most amazing day with MTB Guatemala. I am an ex-pat and I live in Antigua Guatemala and have explored the fantastic trails around Antigua quite a bit on my mountain bike but I wanted to explore Tecpan which is just one hour from Antigua. So I book a Full day tour for myself and my friend and wow what a great day we had. It was superb and I cannot wait to book my next trip with them. Everything was perfect Thank you MTB Guate,

Muy buen servicio por parte del equipo, con tres guías que en todo momento están pendientes de uno, no fue un colazo exigente, pero aun así se disfrutan las vistas como ninguna otra forma. Mucha coordinación.

Absolutely amazing two days of riding around Lake Atitlán! Wouldn't want to miss it! 🙂 Thanks to Brendan and Neftali for this great adventure. 🤙

If you are visiting Antigua getting on a Mountain Bike with Brendan, is an absolute must! Not only is his team, equipment, and knowledge top notch - they are all incredibly fun to spend your day with! Me and 9 friends spent the day on the Bike & Coffee Tour and enjoyed every moment (including the uphill climbs). Brendan went above and beyond in communication before our tour and I will be recommending Mountain Bike Guatemala to anyone and everyone!

Had an amazing private tour over two days. I am a beginnger/intermediate rider and our tour guide was great at adapting the routes to my comfort level but also pushed me to try new things. One of the best experiences of my life.

Just had the most amazing day with MTB Guatemala. I am an ex-pat and I live in Antigua Guatemala and have explored the fantastic trails around Antigua quite a bit on my mountain bike but I wanted to explore Tecpan which is just one hour from Antigua. So I book a Full day tour for myself and my friend and wow what a great day we had. It was superb and I cannot wait to book my next trip with them. Everything was perfect Thank you MTB Guate,

I had a great time riding with Brendan and his crew. My trip was very last minute and he did a great job putting everything together for me. What is nice about riding with Brendan is that he can customise the trip for you according to what it is you are looking for. The trails in Guatemala are so diverse that you can have everything from cross country riding to enduro riding in the same area. The staff were all very professional and the accommodation we stayed in was very nice. We changed the itinerary to add a rest day in between some of the rides and it was great to have that flexibility and to be able to explore some of the other activities around the beautiful Lake Atitlán as well. I would definitely recommend mountain biking in Guatemala with Brendan. My rental bike that they gave me to use was also a very good quality carbon enduro bike.

excelente ride!

Positive: Professionalism ,  Quality ,  Responsiveness ,  Value

MTB Guatemala is composed of an awesome team - Brendan, the Director, Eric, MTB Guatemala's awesome and safe driver, and Alfredo, the team guide. I contacted Brendan on Instagram and was very swift with his reply. Initially, I wasn't sure if the 2-day Tecpan - Pana trip was going to happen because I was a solo rider, but I informed him about my travel dates and he coordinated to find other riders for the trip and it worked out perfectly. He provided great equipment in the package and took care of all the logistics. He also has E-bikes! The meals included were traditional Guatemalan cuisine and Brendan selected great rest stops to enjoy our meals. Overall, the trip was solid and full of adventure with endless views. Brendan is very knowledgeable in not only Guatemala's best backcountry riding routes, but also in the Mayan history pertaining to the country. He emphasized on sharing about the history and the culture throughout the many stops we made on the riding route. Although I was traveling with my family, only I decided to book a tour. I recommend this MTB crew to any Women on the fence about booking an MTB Adventure in Guate! These guys work as a team and in communication at all times, as safety was never a doubt. MTB Guatemala Also has a cabin base in Tecpan, near where we initiated our ride. There is also a wine bar currently in the works near his Tecpan base cabin, that's owned by his friend, a sweet Dutch Guatemalan lady that's worth checking out if you stay at cabin. Key thing to know, the ride is rain or shine, so make sure you pack a nice rain jacket. It did rain on us towards the end of our trip, but Riding In the rain was fun. I would definitely book again!

Positive: Value Had such an awesome day of enduro riding and would highly recommend it as a unique way to explore and experience Guatemala. The trails were rad!!!

MTB Guatemala is an incredible team of skilled cyclists and tour guides. I highly recommend them. My husband and I are both road cyclists that wanted to experience biking trough Antigua area on bikes. We don't have much experience mountain biking and Brandon and his team were very patient in teaching us the techniques and we felt very successful and got to enjoy riding bikes on trails, single track, up hill, down hill... and got to learn about Guatemala's culture with talking to locals. We cannot wait to come back and enjoy anther MTB Guatemala experience! We enjoyed the Tierra de Lujo and would highly recommend it to get a taste of Mountain Biking and learning from a pro cyclist himself, the owner of the business Brandon. We were very impressed with him and his team.

MTB Guatemala is awesome!!! These guys are really hard workers and work to make sure that you also have the best experience as possible. I did three separate private tours with them. Two out in Antigua and one in Pana with my GF. The tour guides I had where Erick and Neftaly. They were welcoming and receptive. They really worked hard to tailor the experience you wanted. These guys know what they’re doing, love mtbing, and have a strong passion for their country. For anyone looking to have an amazing time mtbing in a beautiful country that flies under the radar then this is the place for you.Services: Group tours , City tours , Private tours

I don't often do MTB tours with group where I rent a bike. Often these services do have great equipment for rent and sometimes the level of the riding is aimed more at beginners or weekend warriors. That's NOT the case with MTB Guatemala. I rented an amazing Giant Trance trail bike which was almost new! Brendan and the team offered an incredible service in all areas. Amazing equipment, incredible riding, next level support and just all around an amazing team. It's some of the best biking I've done and can't wait to ride with them again. Thank you

Awesome! Awesome experience! Willing to go back and enjoy another group tour!

Soy de San Diego, CA y hago MTB regularmente los fines de semana. Estoy en Guateala de vacaciones. Fui con el guía Brenden en un tour privado que empezó en Parque Florencia, muy cerca de Antigua. Fueron 4-5 horas de increibles paisajes, rutas bien mantenidas y el terreno en buenas condiciones para MTB. El guia conoce muy bien la zona. Recomiendo ampliamente esta actividad.

Increíble! Celebré mi cumpleaños en tour privado guiado por Alex es un excelente guía, súper recomendado. Las vistas son hermosas y ellos son un excelente equipo.

MTB Guatemala 🇬🇹, deja experiencias inolvidables mostrando desde otra perspectiva los bellos lugares de nuestro pais, llenos de adrenalina y mucha emocion, por senderos poco explorados lo que lo hace mas emocionante. Cuenta con una buena logística en sus viajes y guías experimentados para que hacer de tu experiencia mas gratificante. Espero con ansias su próxima actividad. 💪🇬🇹🚵

I don't often do MTB tours with group where I rent a bike. Often these services do have great equipment for rent and sometimes the level of the riding is aimed more at beginners or weekend warriors. That's NOT the case with MTB Guatemala. I rented an amazing Giant Trance trail bike which was almost new! Brendan and the team offered an incredible service in all areas. Amazing equipment, incredible riding, next level support and just all around an amazing team. It's some of the best biking I've done and can't wait to ride with them again. Thank you

The best tour I’ve been on, ever! Branden and his team were exceptional in every way. An inside look on what Guatemala has to offer. Thanks for an awesome weekend!

Had a great time riding! Brendan was an awesome knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend to ride in Guatemala and hit up MTB Guatemala to show you the ropes. I wish I could stay longer and go on some more trails. Guatemala is beautiful, this is your sign to come on down and to shred the gnar!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Communication with Brendan was prompt and professional. He set us up with an excellent guide, Alex, who gave us the experience of a lifetime. The riding was excellent, the food was exceptional, the accommodations were quaint.... I can't say enough good things about these guys and our time with them.

Great experience, guide and owner dedicated to give the best possible tour. For us it was all inclusive, guide, bike, lodging, food, and exclusive routes. You can forget about everything and just ride. Without a doubt I would recommend them.

Awesome ride! We had a private tour and it was everything and more than we expected. Fun, perfectly paced, ee even had an extra bit of trail since our guide saw we could handle it! Some very shiny five stars! 🙂

the experience was amazing, MTB has a very professional team !!! the views are very beautiful and the climate of the mountains wonderful, you have to live the experience when you visit Guatemala. Brendan and Naftalí are very nice people. Damis

I went to El Paredon from Tecpan with Brendan (Mountain Bike owner) and the whole experience was very professional, starting with the registration, I was asked for very specific details about my health, my tastes for food, my weight, etc. Also, in the trip I noticed that the guides were experienced people that know a lot about mountain bike. Brendan and his team were always looking out for our safety in the trip in all aspects, I would definitely take another trip with Mountain Bike Guatemala.

Great day trip outing led by Marcos. We got to travel down trails and roads I would never have found on my own and the bike I rode was very high quality and fit like a glove. The scenery was beautiful and everyone we ran into along the way were very friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling in Guatemala!

Best experience for my first time mountain biking ever! Choosing to do the 2 day Tecpan - Lake Atitlan tour— I admit, I was nervous in the beginning, since I road bike when I’m at home—also going with my brother who is on another advanced level than I am— but our guides Alex, Nefta, and Eric made this trip such a great learning experience for me that I will return for more! Knowing their backyard well and studying what I could / could not do they guided me into the next turns well. I did have a few minor spills but nothing enough to make me want to stop—also, first aid skills, on point. Not only do they take you into secluded places that only people on foot go— they also teach you about the history of Guatemala, taking you into numerous eco systems that pass through ancient Mayan sites, routes, that head straight into breathe taking views. Pictures don’t do it justice I promise— Even if you choose to do a beginner, intermediate or advanced ride, you will not regret it. This is the best way to discover the beauty and culture that Guate has to to offer. I feel closer to my parents country more than ever. Unforgettable trip! Bravo! Era espectacular!! Gracias por todo muchachos ^.^ Marii

Our Peru Mtn bike trip was very well organized and a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The rides and scenery were a perfect level for advanced riders (not always the case with tours in my experience). Miky the guide is extremely knowledgeable of not only the rides, but the history & culture of the people and places we visited. He also know great restaurants and ice cream shops in all the villages! I highly recommend planning a Peru Mtn bike trip with this group, you will not be disappointed!!

Awesome experience. I was surprised by the background work and preparation behind every one of his trips. He reaearches ans develops his own trails. Highly recommended

Our group of 5 were practically beginners at mountain biking and Brendan was able to customize the experience to our level. The views and trails were well worth the effort and gave a unique perspective of the towns. Great tour guide and I always felt safe.

Had a great ride with Brendan and Alex. They were very knowledgable about the terrain and Guatemala and we saw some fantastic sights. Loved the occasional "off piste" way the trip unfolded as we saw some really cool stuff in out of the way places. Sweet rides too, which was much appreciated. We rode with another company and this was much better. Not cheap but worth the extra cost. I would definitely tour with them again because we feel we only scratched the surface of what the area has to offer. Randy

Brendan James is an experienced mountain bike guide with a wealth of knowledge of trails, Guatemalan culture, and a great personality to boot. You will NOT be disappointed or bored on one of his tours. MTB Guatemala is a great place to get more information on mountain biking in the area whether you're a new rider or an experienced one and meet local riders and truly get immersed in the growing and awesome mountain bike community.

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! Brendan knows Guatemala like the back of his hand... and took us out on some gnarly trails in really remote areas that few people (let alone tourists) will ever get to see. It was the perfect blend of culture, history, incredible landscapes, adventure and adrenaline. This is my second time in Guatemala... and I firmly believe there is no better way to get off the tourist route and truly see Guatemala... than on two wheels! Highly Highly recommend!

Rad bike tours in Guatemala’s less travelled 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.

Brendan has put together an unbelievable collection of tours to choose from throughout Guatemala. No matter your experience or interests, MTB Guatemala has rides perfect for you. I was extremely impressed with Brendan's knowledge and professionalism as a guide. If you are even thinking about riding Guatemala, go ride with these guys! You won't be disappointed.

Brendan James is an experienced mountain bike guide with a wealth of knowledge of trails, Guatemalan culture, and a great personality to boot. You will NOT be disappointed or bored on one of his tours. MTB Guatemala is a great place to get more information on mountain biking in the area whether you're a new rider or an experienced one and meet local riders and truly get immersed in the growing and awesome mountain bike community.

Awesome crew. Brendan was our host while we stay in Antigua. He is the best! Always scouting for new routes, sharing places to eat, drink coffee or just go for a beer. He really loves cycling as much as we do. David the bike mechanic help us a lot with our bicycles. He rebuilds a rear wheel in a few days and also fixes our stove, brakes, transmission. Everything! Thank you guys! we had an amazing experience.

Mountain Bike Guatemala is the best company in Antigua. They tours, guides and bikes are terrific. The business offers tours and routes that no body else knows about, plus the tour guide "Brendan" is really knowledgeable and will tell you all you have to know about Guatemala from his prospective.

Hands down best mountain bike tours in Guatemala, and all of Central America! Brendan and his guides know the single track staches of Guatemala better than anyone and love sharing it! The guiding was well organized, professional and fun. We got to see people and places in the country we would never have discovered on our own and travel by mountain bike is the best way to do it! Be prepared for steep climbs, roaring descents and fabulous vistas!!

One of the best things I did in Guatemala was ride with these guys. They're a professional outfit with apparently intimate knowledge of all things mountain bike in the region. The trails were amazing, along with the cultural insights. Would have ridden again but my trip was over.

If you are looking for adventure and if you want to see Guatemala off the beaten path, then MTB Guatemala is the place. Deeply rooted in sincere passion for mountain biking and the culture of Guatemala, MTB Guatemala not only brings you on the best rides in the country, but they also ensure that you get a taste for what Guatemala is really about. From ancient Mayan trails to sandy volcanic terrain, through rivers (literally) and old forests, breezy highland villages and high mountain avocado farms; they offer something for everyone. Aside from the epic descents, what I most enjoyed was the interactions with the local people. We ended up in places far, far away from the tourism hot spots at which locals were enthralled by our presence. It made for countless phenomenal interactive experiences with the 'real' Guatemala that ended up being the highlight of my whole Central America trip. When you're on a mountain bike way off the beaten path you see, hear, smell, and taste all sorts of things you wouldn't otherwise experience. I think that a mountain bike is the best way to experience a foreign culture, and the diverse, all-encompassing MTB Guatemala tours are perfect examples of that. I consider myself a moderate mountain biker (but I'm a much stronger mountain biker after Guatemala!). I've been shredding for a couple of years, mostly in the Pacific NW United States. I am no expert by any means. We did two tours: the Dos Aguacates Enduro Tour Antigua (day trip) and the Lake Atitlan Enduro Tour (two days, takes you from Antigua to Lake Atitlan). I was a little worried going into it knowing that I am not an expert, but in the end I was immensely happy with my experience. There is plenty of expert terrain but with help and advice from MTB Guatemala and my fellow riders, I was able to overcome any apprehension I had and fully send it. The majority of the terrain is unlike anything I had ridden before. The Antigua Enduro was a blast. It was a lot of riding in somewhat loose volcanic sand (in the dry season), so it made for some really fun descents. You will learn to skid turn, for sure. Coming from Montana I was not used to the loose sandy terrain but I had it down pretty well by the end of the day. I am not the fastest climber so I was relieved that the expert riders on the tour waited up for me on the climbs, and they never made me feel uncomfortable or embarrassed whatsoever. The shuttle support was a game changer and allowed us to reach really high places without having to ride up thousands of feet. At the end of the day we had lunch at a small local spot where we experienced delicious Guatemalan cuisine unique to the village and the surrounding area. I really loved the Lake Atitlan Enduro. In the grand scheme of our trip my brother and I were headed to Lake Atitlan after Antigua, so we used this ride as our means of getting there. Typically you'd ride to the lake, have lunch at the overlook, descend down to it, stay in a hotel (included in the tour), wake up the next day and shred more around the lake, then ride back in the shuttle to Antigua. What we did instead was send our luggage with the shuttle and continued our journey from the lake after the second day's ride. It made for a really cool and tremendously satisfying way to get there. The views on the Lake Atitlan tour are insane. Descending from the top of the mountain overlooking the lake into the village below and then to the waterfront was an unforgettable experience. The tour also comes with another delicious local Guatemalan breakfast on day 2 and a midday lunch (on both days). Brendan and his team's deep passion for the culture and inspirational vision for MTB Guatemala was very obvious from the moment we met them in the shop. They have been identifying, studying and developing these routes for several years and it was really cool to see what they have done. They are building something really fantastic and I can't wait to go back and shred some more with them. Absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone. You will NOT be disappointed.

MTB Guatemala is the shop in Antigua 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 the many remote villages that you'd never otherwise see. Together these elements created the highlight of our trip to Guatemala! Thanks for the good times and one of the best days of my life!

Brendan is really enthusiastic and loves riding, sightseeing and to empathize with people. The bike tour was just a unique experience, I got to feel the real Guatemala!

Amazing MTB experience! They have a lot of different detailed trails for beginners and experienced riders. Very good quality bikes. Also during the ride you get snacks and information about the mountains you are riding. Definitly recommending those guys!

Highly recommend these guys! I came to Antigua as an avid cyclist looking for cycling adventures that reached above the usual tourist-geared bike tours--you know, the ones my mom loves that involve more wine than biking--and MTB Guatemala definitely delivered. My first ride, Brendan (yes, he's an American expat and speaks English and Spanish fluently) took me out to the coffee fields of Volcan de Agua, where I ripped around volcano farm single track on a hardtail. The trails were insanely fun, the farmers we met were friendly, and the views were stunning. The tour was accurately listed as intermediate. I had tons of cycling experience and little mountain biking experience, so I was able to get by for most of it. If you're a tourist walking in off the street with very little experience on a bike, do yourself a favor and choose a beginner route, or else you will be walking your bike down technical sections. If you're an experienced trail rider from Colorado, advanced will be advanced, and technical will indeed be technical. I was somewhere in between, and Brendan gave me a lot of pointers that allowed me to dramatically improve my MTB skills in just a few hours. I had such a good time on Agua that I hired Brendan for a 2-day Lake Atitlán tour from Tecpan to Panahatchel. I was at first hesitant about the price, but by the end of it, I was surprised it was so cheap! I got more from that two day tour than I did from my 10-day stay in Antigua. It was a magical experience. He set me up with a high-end full suspension trail bike with a dropper post, 27.5 wheels and 150mm of travel. After beating on that thing for two days, I'm not sure how he made any money off me. The climbs were challenging, the downhills were a good mix of technical and fun, the villages were remote, and the views were surreal. Everything about that tour was surreal and provided me with a lot of insight into Guatemala and where it's at in its history. It left my first-world brain buzzing for the next couple of days. I'm also a much more skilled and confident mountain biker as a result. Can't say enough good things! Money well spent! Best of luck to you, Brendan!

Absolutely superb. The guide listened to my needs and tailored a trail for my skill and fitness levels. If I had more time in Antigua I would definitely book one of the other trails. Highly recommend.