Papaya Price in Guatemala 2026
What papaya costs in Guatemala: our retail estimate is Q6.0 (lb), $0.79 USD, alongside official MAGA wholesale prices for La Terminal and CENMA.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Papaya grows abundantly in Guatemala is tropical lowlands and is a common breakfast fruit. It is eaten fresh, blended into smoothies (licuados), or served in fruit salads. The large Maradol variety is most common in markets. Papaya is also used to tenderize meat in traditional cooking. Prices are relatively stable year-round due to continuous tropical production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does papaya cost in Guatemala?
We estimate papaya at around Q6.0 per lb ($0.79 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 papaya in Guatemala?
Traditional markets (mercados) offer the lowest prices for papaya in Guatemala. La Terminal and CENMA in Guatemala City have the largest selection. Agricultural departments often have lower prices than Guatemala City.