The new Xochi highwayalso known as Corridor of Flowerswill begin operations next June 12, 2026 and will connect six municipalities on the South Coast of Guatemala through a 31-kilometer private highway that seeks to decongest the CA-2 West route.
The project will significantly reduce travel times between kilometers 142.5 and 172.5 of the CA-2. Currently, this journey can take between two and four hoursdepending on vehicular traffic; However, with the new road the route could be completed in between 25 and 30 minutes.
Users who do not wish to use the highway may continue traveling on the CA-2 Oeste road for public use.
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Where will Xochi go through?
The road will have four lanestwo in each direction, and will extend from kilometer 142.5 in San Antonio Suchitepéquez to kilometer 173 in San Andrés Villa Seca, Retalhuleu.
The route will function as a strategic corridor for those traveling to tourist destinations such as the Irtra Xocomil and Xetulul in Retalhuleu, the beaches of the South Pacific and the shopping and service centers of Mazatenango. In addition, it will speed up the transportation of agricultural products and merchandise between communities in the region.
On its way it will cross the municipalities of Santo Domingo, San Lorenzo, Mazatenango and Cuyotenango (all of Suchitepequez)becoming an alternative for thousands of drivers and transporters who use the CA-2 Oeste daily.
The project developers estimate to capture around 30% of the current vehicular flow to reduce congestion in sectors such as San Antonio, San Bernardino, Mazatenango and Cuyotenango.
How much will it cost to use the Xochi Highway?
According to information from Xochi, Corredor de las Flores, the toll cost will depend on the type of vehicle and the distance traveled.
The prices were established per 10 kilometer section inside the highway. These are the advertised rates:
- Motorcycles and cars: Q15
- 2 and 3 axle buses: Q30
- 3 and 4 axle trucks: Q50
- 5 and 6 axle heavy load: Q70
- Lightweight additional axle: Q20
- Heavy additional axle: Q30
The tuk-tuks They will not be able to travel on this private road.
It is important to take into account that the Xochi Highway It will be divided into three sections of 10 kilometers each.
According to information provided by the company, users must indicate at the first checkpoint how many sections they will travel, since those who report that who will use the entire route will be able to access a lower final fare.
Payment methods in Xochi
The development company reported that users will be able to pay through electronic TAGthis card will be purchased at payment booths.
You can also pay in cashdepending on the implementation stage of the charging system.
The authorities recommended using the TAG to reduce lines and speed up traffic at toll stations.
A work started in 2023
The construction of Xochi, Corridor of Flowersbegan in September 2023. The work includes 23 bridges, 18 vaults, four overpasses and more than 20 large drainage boxes.
In addition, more than three million cubic meters of material were used to develop the road infrastructure, in whose bidding 12 prequalified companies participated.