Virginia Argueta is Miss Guatemala 2016

Miss Jutiapa Virginia Argueta was crowned Miss Guatemala 2016 on August 28 at Forum Majadas in Guatemala City. She edged out 14 other finalists for the title. Virginia will have the opportunity to represent her country at the 2016 Miss Universe Pageant on January 30, 2017 in the Philippines.

The Miss Guatemala Pageant was founded in 1955 and sent its first winner to represent Guatemala at the 1955 Miss Universe Pageant.

Melida Marioly Perdomo finished first runner-up and will compete in Miss Supranational 2016 in Poland. The second runner-up Jennifer Sofia Alvadaro will compete in Miss United Continents 2016.