Corn tortillas Price in Guatemala 2026
What corn tortillas costs in Guatemala: our retail estimate is Q7.0 (lb), $0.92 USD, alongside official MAGA wholesale prices for La Terminal and CENMA.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Corn tortillas are consumed at virtually every meal in Guatemala. Most neighborhoods have a local tortilleria where women hand-press and cook tortillas on a comal (flat griddle) throughout the day. A pound of tortillas typically contains 12-15 tortillas. While packaged tortillas exist in supermarkets, most Guatemalans strongly prefer fresh, handmade tortillas from their local shop.
Regional Prices by Department
Our estimate
How the price varies across Guatemala's 22 departments. These are our own per-department estimates, not MAGA or INE figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does corn tortillas cost in Guatemala?
We estimate corn tortillas at around Q7.0 per lb ($0.92 USD) in a traditional market; supermarket prices run 20-40% higher. That figure is our own estimate, not a published price. The official MAGA wholesale quote for La Terminal and CENMA, where MAGA tracks this product, is shown on the page with its market and observation date.
Where is the cheapest place to buy corn tortillas in Guatemala?
Traditional markets (mercados) offer the lowest prices for corn tortillas in Guatemala. La Terminal and CENMA in Guatemala City have the largest selection. Agricultural departments often have lower prices than Guatemala City.