diff --git a/frontend/src/components/common/AuthGuard.vue b/frontend/src/components/common/AuthGuard.vue
index b6a2523..94ec150 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/common/AuthGuard.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/common/AuthGuard.vue
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ const router = useRouter()
 const { t } = useI18n()
 
 function goToRegister() {
-  router.push('/register')
+  router.push({ path: '/login', query: { mode: 'register' } })
 }
 
 function goToLogin() {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/map/PromoCarousel.vue b/frontend/src/components/map/PromoCarousel.vue
index f40bd2a..31c8bde 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/map/PromoCarousel.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/map/PromoCarousel.vue
@@ -11,39 +11,44 @@
         </button>
       </div>
 
-      <!-- Card area with nav arrows -->
-      <div class="sheet-card-area">
-        <button class="sheet-nav" @click="$emit('prev')" :disabled="coupons.length < 2">
-          <span class="material-icons">chevron_left</span>
-        </button>
+      <!-- Card area with nav arrows wrapped in AuthGuard -->
+      <AuthGuard
+        :title="t('coupons.auth.title') || 'Ofertas Exclusivas'"
+        :message="t('coupons.auth.message') || 'Regístrate para ver todos los detalles de esta promoción y canjear tu código.'"
+      >
+        <div class="sheet-card-area">
+          <button class="sheet-nav" @click="$emit('prev')" :disabled="coupons.length < 2">
+            <span class="material-icons">chevron_left</span>
+          </button>
 
-        <Transition name="carousel-slide" mode="out-in">
-          <div
-            v-if="currentPromo"
-            :key="currentPromo.id"
-            class="sheet-card"
-            :style="{ backgroundImage: `url(${getImageUrl(currentPromo.image_url, 'coupon')})` }"
-            @mouseenter="$emit('pause')"
-            @touchstart="$emit('pause')"
-            @mouseleave="$emit('resume')"
-          >
-            <div class="sheet-card-overlay">
-              <div class="sheet-info">
-                <span class="sheet-biz-name">{{ currentPromo.business?.name || 'Local' }}</span>
-                <h3 class="sheet-promo-title">{{ currentPromo.title }}</h3>
-                <div class="sheet-actions">
-                  <button class="sheet-cta" @click="$emit('promo-click', currentPromo)">{{ t('coupons.viewDetails') }}</button>
-                  <span v-if="currentPromo.discount_percentage" class="sheet-discount-tag">-{{ currentPromo.discount_percentage }}%</span>
+          <Transition name="carousel-slide" mode="out-in">
+            <div
+              v-if="currentPromo"
+              :key="currentPromo.id"
+              class="sheet-card"
+              :style="{ backgroundImage: `url(${getImageUrl(currentPromo.image_url, 'coupon')})` }"
+              @mouseenter="$emit('pause')"
+              @touchstart="$emit('pause')"
+              @mouseleave="$emit('resume')"
+            >
+              <div class="sheet-card-overlay">
+                <div class="sheet-info">
+                  <span class="sheet-biz-name">{{ currentPromo.business?.name || 'Local' }}</span>
+                  <h3 class="sheet-promo-title">{{ currentPromo.title }}</h3>
+                  <div class="sheet-actions">
+                    <button class="sheet-cta" @click="$emit('promo-click', currentPromo)">{{ t('coupons.viewDetails') }}</button>
+                    <span v-if="currentPromo.discount_percentage" class="sheet-discount-tag">-{{ currentPromo.discount_percentage }}%</span>
+                  </div>
                 </div>
               </div>
             </div>
-          </div>
-        </Transition>
+          </Transition>
 
-        <button class="sheet-nav" @click="$emit('next')" :disabled="coupons.length < 2">
-          <span class="material-icons">chevron_right</span>
-        </button>
-      </div>
+          <button class="sheet-nav" @click="$emit('next')" :disabled="coupons.length < 2">
+            <span class="material-icons">chevron_right</span>
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      </AuthGuard>
 
       <!-- Dots -->
       <div class="sheet-dots" v-if="coupons.length > 1">
@@ -63,6 +68,7 @@
 import { computed } from 'vue'
 import { useI18n } from 'vue-i18n'
 import { getImageUrl } from '@/utils/imageUrl'
+import AuthGuard from '@/components/common/AuthGuard.vue'
 
 const props = defineProps<{
   isOpen: boolean
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json
index e178a8c..a96c739 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json
@@ -148,7 +148,11 @@
     "active": "Active",
     "offersCount": "{count} offer | {count} offers",
     "viewDetails": "View details",
-    "restaurant": "Restaurant"
+    "restaurant": "Restaurant",
+    "auth": {
+      "title": "Exclusive Offers",
+      "message": "To view the details of this promotion, get your discount code and save on your purchases, register or log in now."
+    }
   },
   "taxi": {
     "title": "Transport Hub",
@@ -196,7 +200,11 @@
     "contactOperator": "Contact the operator directly to confirm availability.",
     "bookWhatsapp": "Book via WhatsApp",
     "callOperator": "Call Operator",
-    "errorLoading": "Could not load trip information"
+    "errorLoading": "Could not load trip information",
+    "auth": {
+      "title": "Explore Chiriquí without limits",
+      "message": "Register to book your trips, see detailed schedules and access exclusive group rates."
+    }
   },
   "busStop": {
     "loadingDetails": "Loading bus stop details...",
@@ -237,6 +245,10 @@
       "commerce": "Commerce",
       "tourism": "Tourism",
       "drinks": "Drinks"
+    },
+    "auth": {
+      "title": "Exclusive places!",
+      "message": "To discover Chiriquí register or log in. Find the best hidden gems and direct offers."
     }
   },
   "business": {
@@ -314,7 +326,8 @@
     "passMin8": "Minimum 8 characters",
     "smartLocation": "Allow to detect my location automatically (Smart Location)",
     "emailRegistered": "Email is already registered.",
-    "invalidCreds": "Incorrect email or password."
+    "invalidCreds": "Incorrect email or password.",
+    "loginLink": "Already have an account, log in"
   },
   "routesView": {
     "title": "Transport",
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/es.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/es.json
index 00e0053..0acec89 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/es.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/es.json
@@ -150,7 +150,11 @@
     "active": "Activo",
     "offersCount": "{count} oferta | {count} ofertas",
     "viewDetails": "Ver detalles",
-    "restaurant": "Restaurante"
+    "restaurant": "Restaurante",
+    "auth": {
+      "title": "Ofertas Exclusivas",
+      "message": "Para ver los detalles de esta promoción, obtener tu código de descuento y ahorrar en tus compras, regístrate o accede ahora."
+    }
   },
   "taxi": {
     "title": "Centro de Transporte",
@@ -198,7 +202,11 @@
     "contactOperator": "Contacta directamente al operador para confirmar disponibilidad.",
     "bookWhatsapp": "Reservar por WhatsApp",
     "callOperator": "Llamar al Operador",
-    "errorLoading": "No se pudo cargar la información del viaje"
+    "errorLoading": "No se pudo cargar la información del viaje",
+    "auth": {
+      "title": "Explora Chiriquí sin límites",
+      "message": "Regístrate para reservar tus viajes, ver horarios detallados y acceder a tarifas grupales exclusivas."
+    }
   },
   "busStop": {
     "loadingDetails": "Cargando detalles de la parada...",
@@ -239,6 +247,10 @@
       "commerce": "Comercio",
       "tourism": "Turismo",
       "drinks": "Bebidas"
+    },
+    "auth": {
+      "title": "¡Locales exclusivos!",
+      "message": "Para descubrir Chiriquí regístrate o accede. Encuentra los mejores rincones y ofertas directas."
     }
   },
   "business": {
@@ -318,7 +330,8 @@
     "passMin8": "Mínimo 8 caracteres",
     "smartLocation": "Permitir detectar mi ubicación automáticamente (Smart Location)",
     "emailRegistered": "El correo ya está registrado.",
-    "invalidCreds": "Correo o contraseña incorrectos."
+    "invalidCreds": "Correo o contraseña incorrectos.",
+    "loginLink": "Ya tengo cuenta, iniciar sesión"
   },
   "routesView": {
     "title": "Transporte",
diff --git a/frontend/src/views/AuthView.vue b/frontend/src/views/AuthView.vue
index 3c491f3..eac3b65 100644
--- a/frontend/src/views/AuthView.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/views/AuthView.vue
@@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ const mounted = ref(false)
 
 onMounted(() => {
   mounted.value = true
+  // Check if we should start in register mode
+  const mode = router.currentRoute.value.query.mode
+  if (mode === 'register') {
+    isLogin.value = false
+  }
 })
 
 const toggleAuth = () => {