Bucerias: Bike & Food Tour with Local Cafes, Tacos & Cerveza

Summary

Cycle Bucerias for coffee tacos ceviche and mountain views

You’ll cycle through Bucerias with a local guide, stopping for fresh-roasted coffee, artisan juice, carnitas tacos, fish tacos and cold cerveza along the way. Expect easy riding, real conversation and plenty of chances to taste what locals actually eat here — plus mountain views you might not expect so close to town.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to laugh so much before noon — or to eat that many tacos. The Bucerias bike & food tour started at this little shop tucked near the Royal Decameron, where Susy (our VeloGuide) handed me a cruiser bike and made sure my helmet wasn’t crooked. She asked if I wanted an espresso or something iced — I went for the latte. The smell of beans roasting was everywhere, kind of sweet and sharp at the same time. We sat outside for a minute, just waking up with our drinks and a pastry while Susy told us about her favorite taco stand in town (she wouldn’t say which yet — “it’s a surprise”).

The ride itself was easygoing — 10 km sounds like more than it is when you’re rolling slow through Bucerias’ backstreets and then out into the countryside. It was warm but not too hot, with the Sierra Madre mountains looking hazy in the distance. At one point we stopped at this tiny juice place where they handed us agua fresca in plastic cups, ice clinking around. I tried to say “agua de jamaica” properly; Li laughed when I butchered it. No one cared though. There were dogs barking somewhere down the street, and someone selling tamales from a cart — the kind of details you forget until you’re there.

After that came the carnitas tacos (messy in all the right ways), then fish tacos and ceviche at another spot closer to the beach. My hands still smelled like lime even after we finished eating. We ended with super cold beer — honestly felt earned after all that pedaling and snacking. Susy knew everyone at every stop; she waved or shouted something quick in Spanish each time we locked up our bikes. Sometimes tours feel rushed or stiff but this one just… wasn’t? I still think about that first bite of ceviche under the midday sun.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bucerias bike and food tour

• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Meet VeloGuide and get bike fitted
• Pre-ride check and group photo
• Ride 10 km through Bucerias
• Sample locally roasted coffee and pastry
• Try artisanal juice at local maker
• Cycle countryside and admire Sierra Madre views
• Eat carnitas tacos
• Taste fish tacos and fresh ceviche
• Enjoy a refreshing cerveza

Top questions

How long is the Bucerias bike & food tour?

The tour covers about 10 km (6 miles) and lasts one morning.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Yes, you’ll sample pastries, juices, several types of tacos, ceviche and beer as part of your day.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?

No — it’s suitable for all fitness levels as long as you can handle an easy 10 km ride.

Are bikes and helmets provided?

Yes, comfortable cruiser bikes and helmets are included in your booking.

Can children join this tour?

This tour isn’t set up for kids under 13 or shorter than 5 feet; riders need to handle cruiser bikes safely.

What if I have food allergies?

You can let them know about allergies or special requests ahead of time; they’ll do their best to adjust stops.

Where does the tour start?

You meet at the south end of Bucerias near the Royal Decameron Hotel.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; you meet directly at the starting location in town.

Will there be other people on my tour?

Tours are small-group (up to ten people), so it feels personal but social.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a well-maintained cruiser bike and helmet, guidance from a local VeloGuide like Susy who knows everyone in town, plus all taxes and fees covered. You’ll get coffee or espresso with pastry at a local café, artisan agua fresca juice stops, carnitas tacos, fish tacos with fresh ceviche by the beach, and an ice-cold beer before heading back into town together.