These are the three checkpoints that already operate and the one that is still pending

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These are the three checkpoints that already operate and the one that is still pending

The Xochi Highway It began operations on June 14, 2026 and currently operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., although the company has indicated in statements on social networks that this scheme could be expanded gradually as the operation of the road progresses.

In total, heThe road has four sentry boxesHowever, not all of them are enabled. At the beginning of operations they only began to work two main entry and exit pointswhile the two intermediate checkpoints They were pending opening.

With the progress of the implementation, one of these incorporation checkpoints has already been enabled, so currently only one remains pending activation.

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Checkpoints already enabled on the Xochi Highway

The access control infrastructure of the Xochi Highway It operates partially, with strategic points already in operation:

  • Guardhouse 1 (enabled): located in the kilometer 142, San Antonio Suchitepéquezhas functioned as the main entrance and exit since June 14.
  • Guardhouse 3 (enabled): located in the kilometer 152 between Cuyotenango and La Maquina, Suchitepéquezhas been operating since June 27 and allows connection in both directions between Guatemala, Cuyotenango and San José La Maquina.
  • Guardhouse 4 (enabled): located in the kilometer 172, San Andrés Villa Seca, Retalhuleufunctions as another main entry and exit point.
The first commercial, rest and supply phase of Ciudad Xochi will take place at kilometer 147, in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez. (Photo, Free Press: Courtesy Xochi)
The first commercial, rest and supply phase of Ciudad Xochi will take place at kilometer 147, in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez. (Photo, Free Press: Courtesy Xochi)

Checkpoint pending authorization

The Guardhouse 2located at kilometer 152 between Mazatenango and San Antonio Suchitepéquez, remains inoperative and is pending authorization as an intermediate incorporation point within the road corridor.

Payment methods available at Xochi

The company reported that the collection system in the Xochi Highway is in the phase of gradual implementation, with payment options already enabled for users of the Corridor of Flowers.

Currently, six authorized payment methods are available:

  • Ebigo (Industrial Bank)
  • Tag Xochi, official device of the company

Furthermore, the company Vivepass indicated that it continues in the process of technological integration, with the possibility of soon being incorporated as a new payment system. The expansion of platforms will be carried out progressively as the operation of the road progresses.

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Current rates on the Xochi Highway

The tariff structure of the Xochi Highway establishes a base charge of Q15 for each 10 kilometer section for private vehicles and motorcycles.

However, during this initial phase a special rate of Q35 for the complete tour of the enabled section.

For heavy and passenger transportation, the current rates are as follows:

  • 2 and 3 axle buses: Q30
  • 3 and 4 axle trucks: Q50
  • Heavy duty 5 and 6 axles: Q70
  • Lightweight additional axle: Q20
  • Heavy additional axle: Q30

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