The Team

Our Official Guides

Meet the passionate certified experts who bring Lima's stories to life

Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza

Senior Guide & Founder

Mincetur Certified
342 reviews

Born and raised in Miraflores, Carlos has been cycling Lima's streets since childhood. With a degree in history and Mincetur certification, he brings Lima's story to life with passion and detail.

Spanish · English · Portuguese
History & Architecture

Leads Tours:

Historic Lima CentroMiraflores & Barranco
María Quispe

María Quispe

Gastronomy Specialist

Mincetur Certified
218 reviews

A certified guide and culinary enthusiast, María curates the ultimate Lima food experiences. Her network of local chefs and market vendors creates truly immersive gastronomic journeys.

Spanish · English · French
Gastronomy & Culture

Leads Tours:

Lima Gastro Bike TourMiraflores & Barranco
Diego Reyes

Diego Reyes

Adventure & Sunset Guide

Mincetur Certified
189 reviews

Diego is Lima's sunset specialist. His deep knowledge of the Costa Verde coastline and perfect timing make every sunset tour a breathtaking memory for his guests.

Spanish · English · German
Coastal Routes & Sunset Rides

Leads Tours:

Costa Verde Sunset RideMiraflores & Barranco
Sofia Torres

Sofia Torres

Art & Culture Expert

Mincetur Certified
156 reviews

With a background in fine arts and urban design, Sofia transforms every ride through Lima's murals and galleries into an art tour you'll never forget.

Spanish · English
Street Art & Contemporary Culture

Leads Tours:

Miraflores & BarrancoLima Gastro Bike Tour

What Makes a Lima Bici Guide Different

MINCETUR Certification

All Lima Bici guides hold MINCETUR certification — Peru's official government licence for professional tourism guides. This is not a simple online certificate: it requires formal training, examination, and continuous professional development. It means your guide has been vetted by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism and meets international standards for guided tours.

Deep Local Knowledge

Our guides are not simply cyclists who know the route — they are local experts with academic backgrounds in history, gastronomy, art, and culture. Carlos Mendoza holds a university degree in history and was born in Miraflores. María Quispe has spent years building relationships with Lima's top chefs and market traders. Diego Reyes knows every corner of the Costa Verde coast. Sofia Torres studied fine arts and urban design. Their knowledge transforms a bike ride into a genuine cultural journey.

Multilingual Tours

Lima Bici guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese. Tours can be conducted in any of these languages, and our guides are experienced at managing multilingual groups — switching between languages smoothly so that every participant feels included and engaged throughout the tour.

Safety First

Every Lima Bici guide is trained in first aid and follows a strict safety protocol before every ride: equipment checks, safety briefings, helmet fitting, and route adaptation based on group experience. Our guides carry first-aid kits, emergency contacts, and communication devices at all times. Safety is never compromised regardless of the tour pace or duration.

Passion for Lima

What sets our guides apart above everything else is their genuine passion for Lima. They grew up here, they live here, and they love sharing the city's hidden layers with visitors. Their energy and enthusiasm are consistently cited in traveller reviews as the highlight of the tour experience.

What Makes Our Guides Different

Mincetur Certified

All guides hold Peru's official tourism professional certification

Deep Local Knowledge

Born and raised in Lima – they know the hidden gems

Multilingual

Guides speak Spanish, English, and additional languages