Data Centers in Guatemala

Guatemala – Connecting Central America with Green Power

Executive Summary

Guatemala is an emerging market for businesses needing a strategic colocation presence to serve Central America. Its key advantage is a power grid heavily supplied by renewable sources, offering a cost-effective and sustainable platform for delivering low-latency services to the region. This combination directly supports both corporate environmental goals and performance targets.

Guatemala: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier diversity is developing, with 2 primary national providers and growing access to regional carriers, as of September 2025. The market offers 6 data centers, providing options for carrier-neutral colocation.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Guatemala has 0 direct cloud on-ramps, as of September 2025. Businesses connect to major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure via the nearest network hubs in Miami or Mexico City, typically using private line services or IP transit.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary local exchange is the Guatemala Internet Exchange (IXP.GT), which facilitates efficient local traffic routing. A significant portion of peering for international content occurs privately or through upstream providers.

Bare Metal: Bare metal solutions are available from providers specializing in emerging markets, such as Latitude.sh, allowing for dedicated compute capacity without large capital investment.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: At US$0.09/kWh for industrial use (as of December 2024), power costs in Guatemala are competitive for the region. This pricing helps manage operational expenditures for power-intensive compute and storage workloads.

Power Grid Reliability: Guatemala's energy profile is a key advantage, with approximately 70% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, as of December 2024. While the grid in major business centers is stable, data centers require robust backup systems, including UPS and generators, to guarantee uptime consistent with international standards.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located primarily in and around Guatemala City, providing low-latency access to the country's main financial, commercial, and governmental centers. This proximity is critical for applications sensitive to network delays.

Regional Market Reach: Guatemala serves as a strategic point for reaching markets across Central America. It offers a solid base for serving digital consumers and businesses in El Salvador, Honduras, and Belize.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Guatemala does not offer specific tax incentives for data centers. The primary financial advantage stems from a straightforward tax system without complex, industry-specific regulations to manage.

Natural Disaster Risk

Guatemala has a High disaster risk profile, with an overall INFORM score of 5.3 out of 10, as of September 2025. Colocation facilities must be engineered to withstand specific and recurring environmental threats.

Key natural hazards include:

• Earthquake (9.5/10)
• Tsunami (6.8/10)
• River Flood (4.2/10)
• Tropical Cyclone (3.7/10)
• Coastal Flood (3.7/10)