How much does an MRI cost in Guatemala? At TecniScan, the only centre we found that publishes MRI prices, most single-region scans cost Q3,224 (about US$422): brain, cervical or lumbar spine, knee, shoulder, ankle, pelvis, abdomen and dozens more. We read every one of its 115 MRI exam pages on 1 October 2026: the lowest study is Q3,100 and the highest Q8,510 (a bilateral angiography). Hospitals we checked list the service but no price.
Quick summary (TecniScan, read 1 Oct 2026): One region Q3,224 (~US$422) · MRI angiography Q3,952 (~US$517) · Breast MRI Q4,420 (~US$579) · Both arms or both legs Q5,030 (~US$658) · Whole spine Q6,448 (~US$844) · Cardiac MRI Q7,072 (~US$926) · Highest listed Q8,510 (~US$1,114). Sedation is charged on top. Book on WhatsApp 2429 3500 or PBX 1723.
USD figures are our conversion at the Banguat reference rate for 1 October 2026, Q7.64028 per dollar, rounded (today’s rate). TecniScan prices are in quetzales.
MRI prices by body region
TecniScan’s MRI index page lists the exams but no price; each exam has its own page with a price line. These are the prices on those pages.
| MRI exam (TecniScan’s name) | Price | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brain (Cerebral), brain stem, sella turcica (silla turca), orbits, base of skull | Q3,224 each | 422 |
| Cervical, dorsal, lumbar or lumbosacral spine | Q3,224 each | 422 |
| Right knee or left knee | Q3,224 each | 422 |
| Left shoulder, either ankle, either foot, either wrist or hand | Q3,224 each | 422 |
| Left hip | Q3,224 | 422 |
| Right hip | Q3,100 | 406 |
| Pelvis, upper abdomen, lower abdomen, liver, kidneys, chest | Q3,224 each | 422 |
| Prostate (multiparametric) | Q3,224 | 422 |
| Brain tractography | Q3,100 | 406 |
| MRI angiography: brain, neck, renal, liver, thoracic or abdominal aorta | Q3,952 each | 517 |
| Brain MRI with CSF flow study; kidneys and urinary tract; adrenals | Q3,952 each | 517 |
| Breast MRI | Q4,420 | 579 |
| Both arms, both legs, both hands, both feet or both wrists (bilateral) | Q5,030 each | 658 |
| Arterial and venous angiography of one region | Q5,455 each | 714 |
| MR arthrography (Artro Resonancia) | Q5,834 | 764 |
| Whole-body oncology MRI with diffusion | Q6,131 | 802 |
| Spinal canal or cord | Q6,136 | 803 |
| Whole spine (columna vertebral completa) | Q6,448 | 844 |
| Liver in 3 phases; multiphase liver with liver-specific contrast | Q6,552 each | 858 |
| Cardiac MRI | Q7,072 | 926 |
| Bilateral arterial and venous angiography (upper or lower limbs) | Q8,510 each | 1,114 |
How the 115 prices fall: 62 exams are priced at Q3,224, 13 at Q3,952, 10 at Q5,455 and 9 at Q5,030; the rest are single exams or small groups between Q3,100 and Q8,510. Three lines are add-ons, not studies: a set of extra films (Q1,144), a 3D reconstruction (Q1,872) and the emergency MRI line (Q2,150).
Two oddities, as published: the right hip is Q3,100 and the left hip Q3,224. TecniScan’s web addresses for the lumbar and dorsal spine pages are swapped (the lumbar link opens the dorsal page and the other way round); both are Q3,224.
What the price leaves out
From TecniScan’s exam pages, read 1 October 2026:
- Sedation is extra. 91 of the exam pages say the sedation fee is not included. Studies with sedation require an 8-hour fast, and at Multimédica (and, on some pages, zona 9) they require an appointment.
- A recent creatinine test. The standard preparation line asks patients with chronic illnesses for a creatinine test no older than 15 days, plus 4 hours of fasting. The right-knee page adds that you can have the creatinine test done there for Q60 extra.
- Contrast. None of the 115 exam pages says whether contrast is included in the price. Ask when you book.
- Your doctor’s criterion. Every exam page notes that the study is recommended at each doctor’s discretion.
TecniScan’s index page says a scan takes 15 to 60 minutes and up to 90 minutes in complex cases, depending on the body region and whether contrast is used.
Where TecniScan does MRIs
111 of the 115 exam pages list the same five centres for MRI: zona 9, Majadas, Multimédica, Spazio and Amatitlán. The other four differ: the brain and lumbosacral-spine pages add CAES, El Frutal and CC Santalú; the prostate page lists Majadas, Multimédica, El Frutal and Santalú; the whole-body oncology MRI lists Multimédica, Spazio and Sixtino. The index page says TecniScan has 8 MRI machines in Guatemala. On appointments, 109 of the 115 exam pages say none is needed; five say one is (brain, lumbosacral spine, brain spectroscopy, right knee and prostate), the breast MRI needs one at Majadas, and studies with sedation need one at Multimédica. Booking is by WhatsApp (2429 3500) or PBX (1723).
Centres we checked that publish no MRI price
Checked on 1 October 2026:
- Biotest — MRI service page, no price.
- Policlínica Cedimagen (Quetzaltenango) — says it has two MRI machines and asks you to call PBX 7932-3232; no price.
- Hospital Centro Médico (zona 10) — radiology page describes its MAGNETOM SOLA MRI; no price.
- Chequeándome — the price-comparison site lists ultrasounds, X-rays, CT and lab tests, but has no MRI category.
- Diagnóstico Profesional, DeltaScan and Radiology Solutions — publish ultrasound or X-ray prices, but their home pages do not mention MRI.
We did not count expired coupon-site deals as a centre’s price.
Related imaging prices
The other scans are on separate pages: X-ray prices and ultrasound prices clinic by clinic, and lab test prices (all three in Spanish). For the doctor who writes the order, see what a private doctor costs.
Sources
All read on 1 October 2026.
- TecniScan — MRI index and each exam page it links, for example brain, right knee, whole spine and cardiac.
- Biotest — MRI service (no price).
- Policlínica Cedimagen — MRI (no price).
- Hospital Centro Médico — radiology (no price).
- Chequeándome — home page and exam categories.
- Banguat — reference exchange rate for 1 October 2026, Q7.64028 per US dollar.
Related
- Private doctor visit prices
- Healthcare in Guatemala
- Travel insurance for Guatemala
- Precio de la resonancia magnética (Spanish)
Prices read on 1 October 2026 on TecniScan’s exam pages. Prices change without notice; confirm when you book. This page is a price guide, not medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an MRI cost in Guatemala?
TecniScan, a private diagnostic chain, publishes a price on each of its MRI exam pages. Read on 1 October 2026, 62 of its 115 MRI exams cost Q3,224 (about US$422), including the brain, cervical and lumbar spine, knee, shoulder, ankle, pelvis and abdomen. The lowest study price is Q3,100 and the highest Q8,510.
How much is a knee MRI in Guatemala?
Q3,224 (about US$422) for the right knee or the left knee at TecniScan, read on 1 October 2026. Its right-knee page says the exam requires an appointment and lists 4 hours of fasting; it also offers the creatinine test for Q60 extra if you do not bring one.
How much is a brain MRI in Guatemala?
TecniScan lists a brain MRI (Resonancia Magnética Cerebral) at Q3,224 and a brain MRI angiography at Q3,952, read on 1 October 2026. A brain MRI with CSF flow study is also Q3,952.
Do other hospitals in Guatemala publish MRI prices?
Not the ones we checked on 1 October 2026: Biotest, Policlínica Cedimagen in Quetzaltenango and Hospital Centro Médico describe their MRI service without a price, and the Chequeándome price-comparison site has no MRI category. TecniScan was the only centre with published MRI prices in our check.
Is sedation included in the MRI price?
No. On TecniScan, 91 of the MRI exam pages say the sedation fee is not included, and an 8-hour fast is required for studies with sedation. The exam pages, read on 1 October 2026, do not say whether contrast is included, so ask when you book.
