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Autopista Xochi, Corredor de las Flores: these are the three toll booths already operating and the one that remains pend
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น Guatemala /Energy & Infrastructure

Autopista Xochi, Corredor de las Flores: these are the three toll booths already operating and the one that remains pending

From Prensa Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Autopista Xochi highway in Guatemala is partially operational, with three out of four toll booths now open.
  • The highway, designed to expedite transport and boost regional economy, began partial operations on June 14, 2026.
  • Various payment methods are accepted, including cash, credit cards, and a dedicated Tag Xochi device, with more integration planned.

The Autopista Xochi highway, a key infrastructure project in Guatemala, is now partially operational, with three of its four planned toll booths active. The highway, which features four lanes and traverses agricultural and forested areas, aims to significantly reduce travel times for people and goods, thereby strengthening the region's economic activity.

Launched on June 14, 2026, the Autopista Xochi currently operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with potential for extended hours as operations stabilize. Initially, only two main entry and exit points were functional. However, one of the intermediate toll booths has since been opened, leaving only one remaining to be activated.

The operational toll booths are Garita 1 at kilometer 142 in San Antonio Suchitepรฉquez, serving as a primary entry and exit point. Garita 3, located at kilometer 152 between Cuyotenango and La Mรกquina, Suchitepรฉquez, connects Guatemala, Cuyotenango, and San Josรฉ La Mรกquina. Garita 4 at kilometer 172 in San Andrรฉs Villa Seca, Retalhuleu, also functions as a main entry and exit point. The second toll booth, Garita 2 at kilometer 152 between Mazatenango and San Antonio Suchitepรฉquez, remains pending activation.

The highway is also implementing a gradual rollout of payment systems. Currently, users can pay with cash, credit cards, Compass (BAC), Ebigo (Banco Industrial), and the official Tag Xochi device. The company is also working to integrate additional payment platforms, including Vivepass, in the near future.

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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.