The roads that lead to Guatemala City They already register Vehicle influx This Saturday, due to the anticipated return of the Veraneantes who return to their homes After the rest of the Holy Week 2025.
In different parts of the country, the increase in traffic is observed, especially on the main routes that connect with the capital. Although traditionally the massive return occurred during the morning of the Easter Sundaythe increase in vehicle park has led many Guatemalans to modify their return strategies.
More and more travelers opt for Return on Friday or Saturdaywith the aim of avoiding vehicular congestions more intense.
Income by Villa Nueva has moderate transit
In the South CA-9 Routeat the height of zone 10 of New Villavehicles must reduce speed Due to the vehicular load that already begins to be noticed. However, the traffic remains fluidwithout reports of total arrests.
In it Kilometer 23 One was reported made of transit that could generate delays in the entrance to the city. According to the authorities, for every 10 minutes of obstruction in a lane, it can be caused until 45 minutes backward.
Provial attends Transit in Km 23 of Route to Pacific [CA-9 Sur]Jurisdiction of Villa Nueva. Collision between sedan and truck leaves material damage. Obstruct the left lane to the north.@Guatemalagob@Civ_guatemala@mingobguate@Diaz_1Miguel@surianobuezo pic.twitter.com/kxasqcoycw
-Provial-Civ (@Provialoficial) April 19, 2025
In addition, in him Kilometer 17.5he bridge is not yet enabledso only Three lanes manage traffic in both directionswhich could influence circulation during peak hours.
Palín-Secla road without complications
The team of Free press found that Palín-Secla Road It is maintained Free of complications This Saturday. The road shows vehicular fluiditysince the Mass return It has not yet been registered on this route.
The departmental roads They remain with little transit. It is in the roads to enter the capital where greater flow is evidenced, although without significant interruptions.
Vehicular load at the entrance by San Lucas
From the Km 30 of the Inter-American Route CA-1 Westin jurisdiction of San Lucas Sacatepéquezit is reported strong vehicular load With the direction of the East, according to information from Provincial.
#Ellpaísdca | Thousands of Guatemalans begin to return to the capital, from inside the Republic. Here I leave the highway section of San Lucas Sacatepéquez and exit from the road that comes from the former Guatemala. Speed 5 to 8 kilometers per hour towards the capital. … pic.twitter.com/pjkythfe0q
– Diario de Central América (@diariodeca) April 19, 2025
Collision affects the road to El Salvador
In it km 28 of the route to El Salvador (CA-1 Oriente)in jurisdiction of Fraijanes, Provincial He attended one collision between a pickup and a sedanwhich left material damage. The incident obstructed the Right lane towards the Westwhich generates complications in the area.
Provial attends made of transit in km 28 of route to El Salvador [CA-1 Oriente]Fraijanes jurisdiction. Collision between pickup and sedan leaves material damage. Obstruct the right lane towards the West.@Guatemalagob@Civ_guatemala@mingobguate@Diaz_1Miguel@surianobuezo pic.twitter.com/valwpmh4cb
-Provial-Civ (@Provialoficial) April 19, 2025
Fluid transit on the highway to Atlantic
For its part, the Atlantic road (North CA-9)in it km 99jurisdiction of San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán, El Progresoit remains No complications in both directionsaccording to Provial monitoring. Authorities urge drivers to Respect speed limits and maintain caution.
No complications to travel both directions on Km 99 from road to Atlantic [CA-9 Norte]Jurisdiction of San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán, El Progreso.
Respect the speed limits! @Guatemalagob@Civ_guatemala@mingobguate@Diaz_1Miguel@surianobuezo pic.twitter.com/raxriqjkh3-Provial-Civ (@Provialoficial) April 19, 2025
The Municipality of Puerto San José recently published a series of photos In their social networks that capture the growing Vehicle influx in the main routes of the municipality, due to The Veraneantes that take advantage of the holidays of Holy Week 2025. The images show how many still enjoy their penultimate rest day in close destinations.
In parallel, in the IRTRA XOCOMILin Retalhuleua similar situation is observed where visitors enjoy this popular water park.
Although many tourists have already begun their return to the Guatemala Cityothers continue to take advantage of the last hours of rest
The authorities call for drivers to Take precautionssince traffic conditions can vary rapidly, especially Sunday and increase the number of vehicles. The authorities continue to update information about the state of traffic so that travelers can make informed decisions during their return.