The only road connecting Peten to the outside world is a gravel-paved government road. Most fruits and vegetables must undergo 12 hours of jolting before arriving in the province. Because of this, "Tomatoes in Guatemala City cost only Q1.50 / pound, but here they are Q3.00.
北碇對外陸路只有一條碎石子路面的國道，多數蔬菜、水果等民生物資，皆得經過近十二小時的顛簸，才能進到北碇。