Hello, today we will talk about why choose a local mountain bike company in Peru; especially in the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco.

The best way to discover the best mountain bike routes in Peru is by contacting an indigenous company, because they are simply the living essence of the native culture of their areas, they know many different routes from the classics.

They are the essence of their language “Quechua”, food, traditions, and much more.

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Why choose a local mountain bike company in Peru?

Most mountain bike companies in Peru are not direct operators; they sometimes hire local guides and other times foreign guides from other countries who know some bike routes.

Why aren’t there many local mtb companies in Peru?

Simply put, they don’t have the capacity to market themselves or establish themselves as a local company in their city.

Investing in creating a platform costs money, paying a webmaster, a blogger to upload bike route content takes a lot of dedication and time.

Some bike tour travel agencies often make posts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and some other social networks in order to have a great reputation. To have a good reputation, it is necessary to have a website and be registered as a travel agency with the organization Dircetur.

This is why there are more foreign mountain bike companies in Peru that sell bike tours on their platforms, as they know there is a vacant market of people who enjoy mountain biking.

What is the difference between booking a bike tour with a local and a foreign company?

Here are the true differences when booking with a local or foreign travel agency.

Local mountain bike company:

Guides are knowledgeable about countless mountain bike routes in Peru.
They will show you the true essence of their culture, traditions, language, local food, and religion.
They will take you on the best bike routes.
Prices are direct operator prices; they are honest prices.
Guides also speak English.
Booking with a local agency supports the local community, as the money stays in Peru.
They have the best biking tour equipment.

Foreign mountain bike company:

They are only familiar with some bike routes in Peru.
They cannot show you a vibrant local culture in the area, as they are not locals born in Peruvian lands.
The prices of their bike tours are extremely high.

Are the local guides qualified and do they have any authorization license?

To be a bike guide, you need to have knowledge of bike repairs, managing groups of cyclists, and first aid; local agencies hold monthly training sessions for this.

Local guides have an official tourist guide license, which is an authorization given by Agotur and Gercetur institutions after completing a professional degree in Tourism at a university or institution; attached photo.

Are foreign mountain bike guides qualified guides?

They are considered qualified guides with the ability to handle groups, repair capabilities, and safety.
They don’t have authorization from the mentioned institutions; this means they are breaking Peruvian rules.

We are the 100% Local mountain bike company in Peru.

We are the travel agency Buho Tours; we have indigenous guides from the Andes, with plenty of experience in mountain biking, guaranteed safety, the best bike equipment, and an indigenous experience.
We know you are looking for a different alternative, we are your best option, contact us to book a mountain bike here +51 932 394 164 – I’m Daniel, an experienced guide from Buho Tours.
If you are traveling with your bike, it is the best alternative as we offer discounts, providing only the bike guide.

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