Pan-American Highway (North America) - Guatemala

Guatemala

Upon crossing into Guatemala, Mexico Highway 190 transforms into Central America Highway 1. From the border village of La Mesilla to the city of Huehuetenango is about 50 miles (80 km).

• Huehuetenango

A short distance from the Huehuetenago are the Maya ruins of Zaculeu.

By the time it reaches Huehuetenango, the Pan-American Highway has to once again cross over the Continental Divide and into the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes mountains.

• Chimaltenango

From Huehuetenango to Chimaltenango is roughly 100 miles (160 km). On the way to Chimaltenango, there are some Mayan ruins at Iximché just north of Tecpán Guatemala. From Chimaltenango, it is only about 22 to 25 miles (35 to 40 km) to Guatemala City.

• Guatemala City (La Ciudad de Guatemala)

Guatemala City is the capital and largest city in Guatemala with a population between 1 and 2.5 million people; it is also the largest city in Central America. Guatemala City has several attractions, such as the Centro Cívico (Civic Center), Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias (national theater), the Jardín Botánico (Botanical Garden), Lake Amatitlán (with a view of active volcanoes), the Mercado Central (Central Market with fruits and vegetables), Kaminal Juyú Mayan ruins, and the Zoológico La Aurora (Aurora Zoo).

From Guatemala City to Cuilapa is about 50 km (31 mi) and another 35 miles (56 km) to Jutiapa. The highway continues as CA Highway 1.

• Jutiapa

From Jutiapa, the Pan-American Highway approaches the border with El Salvador. It is 32 miles (51 km) to the border crossing at San Cristobal Frontera.