Image by Valeria MineraMountain Bike Routes Around Flores & Lake Petén Itzá
Discover jungle trails, scenic gravel roads, and lakeside rides around San Miguel and Flores. These self-guided routes take you through forest paths, viewpoints, and the Tayasal archaeological area. Rent a bike at Balam Bikes and follow the routes using digital navigation on your phone.
Navigation for Self-Guided Rides
We’ve made our routes available as digital maps on Komoot to make navigation easy. Each route on this page includes a link that opens the route in Komoot, where you can view the map, distance, elevation profile, and highlights along the way.
During your ride, you can use the Komoot app to follow the route directly from your phone.
If you prefer to use another outdoor navigation app that supports GPX files, just let us know when you rent your bike and we’ll send you the GPX file for your chosen route.
Our Curated Routes
Tayasal Discovery Ride
Ride shaded jungle trails through the Tayasal area, passing viewpoints, Maya excavations, and the massive Tree of Love. A short, scenic adventure with just enough singletrack to keep things fun. Best for beginner–intermediate riders.
Jungle Adventure Ride
Explore deeper into the jungle trails around Tayasal with more singletrack and forest paths. Expect viewpoints, Maya ruins, and the legendary Tree of Love along the way. Best for beginner–intermediate riders.
Extended Adventure Ride
A longer ride combining Tayasal’s jungle trails with the forest roads leading to Hotel Villa Maya. Stop for food and explore the hotel’s private trails before heading back. Best for intermediate riders with good endurance.
San Miguel - Flores Loop
A fast and satisfying ride linking San Miguel and Flores. Cruise quiet forest roads before opening up the pace on the long straight toward Flores. Best for intermediate riders.
Lake Petén Itzá Loop
Circle the entire lake on a full-day ride through villages, forest roads, and lakeside highways. A long and rewarding challenge for riders who want to experience the region by bike. Best for advanced riders.