Basic urban transit in Guatemala City with Transmetro and Transurbano bus systems offering regulated routes and defined stops. Intercity buses, including iconic 'chicken buses' (recycled U.S. school buses), connect cities and regions. Limited integration between transport modes and minimal coverage outside major urban areas. No metro or rail rapid transit systems.

Extensive but deteriorating road network with 14,095 km total roads (4,863 km paved, 9,232 km unpaved). Guatemala ranks 84th out of 137 countries in road quality perception. Low investment averaging 0.7% of GDP annually has resulted in poor maintenance, damaged infrastructure, and limited highway expansion. Pan-American Highway and CA-9 are major routes. Urban roads often one-way to manage congestion.

Limited broadband infrastructure with significant urban-rural connectivity gaps. Guatemala's internet sector remains underdeveloped with modest fiber deployment concentrated in major cities. Mobile internet quality varies by carrier and location.

Avg: 18.5+ Mbps • Limited to major urban centers; minimal rural deployment

Guatemala operates 70 airports with 7 major facilities. La Aurora International Airport (MGA) in Guatemala City is the primary hub handling approximately 40,600 aircraft annually. Moderate international connectivity with 1.3 million passengers from Latin America and Caribbean (46.4% of arrivals). Air transport contributes $1.1 billion to GDP. Infrastructure ranks 18th out of 24 Latin American countries surveyed.