Bike Tour Chiapas: Delve into Cultural Traditions of the Tsotsil Mayans
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37 Ratings
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Embark on a cultural adventure in Chiapas, Mexico, as you bike through non-touristy paths, immersing yourself in the traditions of the Tsotsil Mayans. Discover their unique culture and enjoy breathtaking landscapes on this 32km route with a total ascent of 700 meters.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Juan Chamula - We will discover the unique syncretism of the Tsotsil Maya with customs and customs that will amaze you, we will visit their church and our guide will provide them with relevant information of the place.
  • Zinacantan - Enjoy a delicious tortilla with ground nugget and cheese in a typical Zinacantán house, admire the waist loom and crafts of such a colorful place.
What's Included
  • Access to bicycles for personal use
  • Complimentary 1 liter of water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

We will explore the genuine rural lifestyle of the area via off-the-beaten-path trails best appreciated on two wheels. Taking in the scenery, agricultural lands, and local inhabitants, this journey promises memories that will last forever. On a 32km trek ascending 700 meters, you’ll become intimately acquainted with the distinctive culture and traditions of the Tsotsil Mayans. This cultural quest offers even more. ‘A robust level of fitness and cycling proficiency is required’
Minimum of two participants

Location
Jaguar Adventours
Belisario Domínguez
Half a block from the Royal walker of Guadalupe next to frida frites, the departure is at 8:00 AM
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jackie_k
Mar 14, 2024
Wonderful experience, highly recommend. - This was a remarkable way to see the countryside. What we hadn't understood was that it was partly on mountain bike trails. We were experienced road cyclists but not mountain biking. We couldn't do the last 5 km due to it being so technical and way above our skill level. That said, our guides, Fernando and Nata were wonderful and very understanding of our lack of skill! The church in Chuluma was beautiful and fascinating to be able to observe the rituals. Felt very honoured to be allowed into this community.
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Db66666666
Jan 5, 2024
Chamula mtn bike tour - Very nice ride. Got to see interesting unusual celebration with fireworks in front of the church in Chamula.
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J_breadizzle
Dec 30, 2023
Fantastic way of exploring San Cristóbal‘s surroundings! - The tour was really fun (albeit exhausting) and the destinations were fantastic! Much nicer to arrive in a small group to those places than with a minibus full of people, I loved the breakfast in a village home that was just made for the three of us. Our guide spoke very basic English but we managed quite well with a mix of our Spanish and his English. :) Would definitely recommend this tour although I have to admit since we went in the dry season, the landscapes were not as pretty and green as they are in the pictures (but obviously that has nothing to do with the tour itself).
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Lb5432
Nov 4, 2023
Excellent experience with a bike enthusiast who knows the area. - Maurice is an enthusiastic bicyclist. He made our ride very enjoyable. He carefully routed us out of town and away from traffic. The bikes were well maintained. He was very safety conscious.
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Kristine
Aug 12, 2023
The best of both worlds! Great biking and culture experience! - We were the only two going for the bike tour this day and we had the friendliest and nicest guide! We totally controlled the tempo, if we wanted to stop for a break or to take pictures. We had such a great day! Even though it was a tough day 🥵😂 some of the mountain streches are pretty steep and you bike for 2-3 hours. However, if you like feeling that you are alive, combined with the very cultural visits in the two communities this is definitely the tour for you! If we had more time we would definitely had done a tour more!
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Noor
May 13, 2023
Best mountainbike experience - If you like to be active and want to explore the indigenous villages and more rural sites of the area I cannot recommend this tour more. The views were amazing! My tourguide was Luis, he explained a lot about the region and was really helpful with his clear handsignals during mountainbiking. The tour takes about 5 hours and you have time to visit the churches and see the rituals performed in Chamula. You can bike at your own pace and take pictures whenever you want. Had the best experience!
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980jpt
Apr 25, 2023
So glad we did this tour! - Our tour guide Josué was excellent. He was friendly, kind, intelligent and bi-lingual. The tour was fascinating. It was inspiring to learn more about the indigenous cultures and their belief systems. The bike ride was full of hills (up and down).
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Steveb1508
Apr 13, 2023
Fantastic glimpse of local culture - This is an outstanding way to see another side of local culture. You may come away with an unforgettable new understanding of this rich and complex country. Our guide was 10/10. Great local knowledge, excellent English, very professional, strong connection with the locals and able to communicate with nuance. What we saw was excellent. First an unvarnished ride though backstreets, and then after about an hour of riding, we came to a fascinating town, the highlight of which was a visit to a 500 year old church where locals practiced an fascinating (extraordinary) mix of Mayan traditions and Catholicism. I’ve seen a lot, but nothing like this. The second stop was a cultural visit to a home where we saw traditional weaving and women cooking traditionally. There was an opportunity to buy local textiles, with little pressure. We preferred to buy there, directly from the women who made the items. The ride we chose was 35km (22mi) and we did it in a very leisurely 6 hrs. This ride is not challenging for a fit adult or teenager. Our teenager ended up walking the steepest hills. The bikes were great. (Only one of the bikes had a women’s seat, we needed two. I suggest they routinely offer women’s seats before setting off. We realised too late.) This was a highlight of our visit. I strongly recommend it.
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472justusw
Oct 19, 2022
Great experience - Awesome experience! Josue was a great and very knowledgeable guide. I totally recommend going on this trip!
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Roderickh326
Mar 27, 2022
Amazing bike trip with Josué - Awesome bike trip with Josué who is very knowledgeable, helpful and a real gentleman. Definitely a highlight of our visit to San Cristobal de las Casas! Gracìas Josué!
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