GUATEMALA

Your Strategic Investment Hub in the Heart of the Americas

A country of doers weaving the future

WHERE WE COME FROM

An agricultural and textile economy, with abundant resources and a committed private sector that laid the foundations for development.

WHO WE ARE

A country of sustained growth, macroeconomic stability and a dynamic private sector that is driving transformation.

WHO WE WILL BE

The strategic hub in the heart of the Americas, ready to lead the future of nearshoring in Central America.

Central America's largest economy

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The largest and youngest talent pool in Latin America.

$0Billion Dollars – GDP

The region's economic engine.

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20 years of economic stability and below average inflation compared to Central American countries and México.

Source: World Bank, 2024 and Observatory of Economic Complexity, 2024

Key Advantages

› LOCATION

› TALENT

› ENERGY

› FREE TRADE ZONES

Strategic Location

The natural gateway to the Americas

Mexico City, MX2h 10m

Miami, FL2h 30m

Monterrey, MX2h 45m

Guadalajara, MX3h 10m

Guanajuato, MX3h 10m

Houston, TX3h 30m

Dallas, TX4h 00m

Washington, D.C.4h 10m

Ciudad Juárez, MX4h 10m

New York, NY4h 45m

Atlanta, GA4h 50m

Los Angeles, CA5h 00m

Montreal, QC5h 50m

Source: Sea Rates, 2025

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Talent

Qualified and Accessible

Economically Active Population (EAP)

Guatemala

7.8M

El Salvador

3.1M

Honduras

3.9M

Belize

0.2M

Costa Rica

2.2M

Panama

2.1M

Average Salary (USD / month)

Guatemala

$544

El Salvador

$408

Honduras

$349

Belize

$762

Costa Rica

$1537

Panama

$734

Source: World Bank, 2024

Skilled And Scalable Talent: A Demographic Advantage For Future-Focused Industries. 11.8M Workforce, The Largest And Youngest Talent Pool In Latin America.

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Energy

Lowest cost in the region

Lowest Industrial Energy Rates In Central America. Clean Energy Under Free Market

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Industrial Energy Rates by Country ($/kWh)

$0.150$0.100$0.050$0.000

Guatemala

El Salvador

Honduras

Costa Rica

Panama

From 1,000 to 25,000 kWh

From 25,000 to 50,000 kWh

From 50,000 to 150,000 kWh

From 100,000 to 250,000 kWh

From 250,000 to 750,000 kWh

Source: World Bank, 2024

Free Trade Zones

International agreements & alliances

Source: INTERNACIONAL Guatemala No Se Detiene

A harbor for everyone.

Free trade networks and preferential access With Over 40 Countries. More Than 200 Companies From All Around The World Have Active Investments In Guatemala.

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