There’s the Double Down Enduro Ride for those who love downhill; and there’s the Golden Arches Lujo Ride for groups of mixed ability. There are rides designed for those who who are just developing their mountain-biking skills.

Love coffee; and specially if it’s coffee produced by small-scale farming? Maybe the Sip n’ Cycle Tour is for you. Learn about how coffee is planted, grown, and harvested; and enjoy the local “brew”!

If you want to combine pedaling and paddling: go for it! This two-day adventure includes marvelous views of volcanoes; and lets you mix cycling with kayaking and hiking. If you’re feeling super-adventurous, you can even try some cliff-diving!

Naturally the Land of the Quetzal isn’t entirely about off-road adventures; but sometimes the roads aren’t so easy. IS it a backroad; or is it a main road? Some roads are really steep; and some make the streets around my part of town seem in reasonably good condition! Oh, and watch out for tumulos!

But you can visit out-of-the-way Mayan villages; and watch for wildlife along the road. Maybe you’ll even see a quetzal!

Check up on local laws before your trip, of course; and use common sense when it comes to personal safety. The principal language of Guatemala is Spanish; so even if you don’t know the language, learn these helpful phrases.

Guatemala has a tropical climate; but some elevations top 13,000 feet. Such altitudes get cold at night, even in the hot season; so sure to bring some warm clothing — say, a Pearl Izumi Ultra Barrier jacket.

With its ancient Mayan sites; rainforests; and volcanoes, Guatemala seems to have something for everyone!