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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... read more 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!

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... read more 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.

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... read more 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.

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.

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