Kilometro 101 CA-9 Carretera al Atlantico
About This Museum
Tucked away along the old Atlantic Highway, Kilómetro 101 is a roadside treasure that feels like stepping into a forgotten chapter of Guatemalan travel. It’s not a grand, imposing institution but a wonderfully personal collection that chronicles the era when this very road was the vital artery connecting the capital to the coast. You'll find everything from vintage gasoline pumps and classic cars slowly being reclaimed by nature to old signage and travel ephemera that tell a story of mid-century journeys. The air is thick with the scent of dust, rust, and nostalgia, creating a powerfully quiet and reflective atmosphere. It's a place that invites you to wander slowly and imagine the countless stories that have passed by this very spot.
Collection Highlights
A stunningly weathered fleet of classic American cars from the 1950s and 60s, left to slumber in the open air; an impressive array of vintage Mobil Oil and Esso petroliana, including porcelain signs and manual pumps; and scattered fragments of the original CA-9 highway itself.
Visitor Information
It's an open-air site right off the highway, so just pull over when you spot it. There's no formal ticket booth—it feels more like exploring a fascinating, curated junkyard than a traditional museum. Wear sturdy shoes for wandering through the gravel and grass.
Architecture & Building
There isn't a traditional building; the 'museum' is essentially the landscape itself—a fenced-off stretch of land under the vast sky, with the historic road as its backdrop and rolling hills in the distance.
Contact & Location
Address: San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán, El Progreso, Guatemala
Phone: +502 4398 3764
