![]() There is a final descent just before reaching the lake and our destination: San Lucas Toliman. From Santa Lucia we transfer by coach towards Lake Atitlan and the eco-system quickly changes again as we re-enter the cool, green hills of Highland Guatemala. This area is dominated by sugar cane plantations. Upon reaching the busy indigenous centre of Yepocapa we’ll take a short break, before continuing west to the hot and humid Pacific coastal plain. After the final ridge on Acatenango comes a very fast descent, with many curves in the road. There are spectacular views looking down onto the rugged territory below, which includes many ‘milpas’ – small farms devoted to corn that provides the staple diet of the Mayan peoples. Our biking begins near San Jose de Caldera, where our first challenging ascent will take us around the north face of Acatenango Volcano. Transfer to San Jose de Caldera ride around Acatenango Volcano, finish inįollowing an early breakfast, we set off on a short transfer to Pastores, a small town noted for leather work. Upon our return to Antigua, you have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the town before we go for a group meal this evening.Accommodation: Hotel Casa del Parque or similarTerrain: Mostly level within the Panchoy valley, with several short/steep climbs along lower slopes of the volcanoes. ![]() Our ride passes through several Indigenous villages including San Pedro las Huertas, San Juan del Obispo and San Antonio Aguas Calientes, which is noted for indigenous handicrafts. Stopping for lunch at a coffee plantation gives us time to have a look at the harvesting, sorting and roasting process of this important crop. Once on our bikes, we’ll have an initial warm up ride in the area surrounding Antigua, the Panchoy Valley and the lower slopes of the volcanoes. Begin the day with breakfast on the open-air patio, surrounded by lush tropical plants! Our tour briefing is next, to familiarize ourselves with the route we’ll be taking.
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