There Goes September, Guatemala’s Independence Month
We wave our goodbyes to Guatemala’s independence month with this image of a student band practicing in the parque del Hermano Pedro …
Antique Coffee Mill
Here’s another antique decoration piece found at Tretto Caffè. Is this a coffee mill or grinder? Which one is the better term …
Coffee Props
I really like all the coffee props or decoration found in the many coffee houses in Antigua Guatemala. This antique weight scale …
Independence Decorations at Palacio Municipal of Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned earlier, Independence is celebrated through the entire month of September in Guatemala. These are the last few days when …
Things to do while it rains
Here’s what I see with these group of Maya women: Have lunch Continue weaving Gossip a little Tell jokes Make some calls …
Colonial Restoration Scaffold
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Andamio, which means scaffold. I don’t think I have shown andamios very often, although very …
Guatemalan Pan con Chile Relleno
Guatemalan chiles rellenos used to be stuffed chillis, normally guaque chilli, bell pepers, jalapeño, depends mostly on what is on season and …
Mexican Carnitas in Antigua Guatemala
My goal this week is to catch up with some of the pending items. Mexican carnitas was on top of the list. …
Shish Kebabs in Antigua Guatemala
Here are your Spanish words for today: Shish Kebabs are known as Pinchos in Guatemala and as Brochetas in Mexico, which are …
Arches and Rectangular Doorway at Capuchinas
The more time I spend at Capuchinas the more I find this building to be very beautiful and enchanting. In case you …
Ironwork Candle Wall Holder at Night
As promised, here’s candle-lit view of the wall candle holder found on the walls of Hotel Antigua. Please visit the daylight vista …
Best Cheeseburger in Antigua Guatemala
This half a pounder of real beef cheeseburger with fries and soda goes for Q50/$6.25 at La Estancia. It’s one of the …
German Sausages and Hot Dogs in Antigua Guatemala
This bratwurst mit sauerkraut, German sausage, can be had at Wurst Eck, about half block north of the Tanque de La Unión …
The Lonely Mini Fair at Alameda El Calvario
I noticed this many fair at Alameda El Calvario last week. I say mini fair because there only three mechanical games and …
Ironwork Candle Wall Holder
Let’s start easy on this Monday. Here’s a simple candle wall holder made by the blacksmiths of Antigua Guatemala. This is really …
Enactment of the Signage of Guatemala’s Independence
You guys and I are very lucky. Let me explain. The other day I was capturing the lighting of the torches and …
Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons
Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons is another manifestation of the celebration of the independence of Central America from Spain. This noise and peculiar …
Main Patio of Convento de Capuchinas
The huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza. This building is …
It’s Lunch Time At The Atrium of Compañía de Jesús Building
The atrium of the former Compañía de Jesús building is a favourite spot to have lunch during sunny days as well as …
Student Band Practice for Guatemala’s Independence Celebrations
Most Guatemalan grow up hearing “El Grito” and even dancing the “son” in school events. If there were an unofficial anthem for …
Guatemala’s Independence Bunting
As I have shared with you before, during September Guatemalans celebrate its Independence Day on the 15th and for the entire month, …
Luxurious Doorway from Antigua Guatemala
Honest, I am making justice to the beauty and elegance of this doorway, but I want to share with you simplicity of …
Guatemalan Flag Street Vendor
During the first two weeks of September, you can find street vendors just like this one selling all kinds of Guatemalan flags. …
Carpe Occasionem: Gato Negro Over El Gato Negro Inn
This photo was a quick reflex about the possibility of capturing a black cat over the Black Cat Inn. Unfortunately I was …
Paper Balloons For Sale in Antigua Guatemala
Paper balloons have become quite popular in Antigua Guatemala ever since “Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” event …
Café Barista Uniform with Guatemalan Flag
Even the uniforms of Café Barista are sporting the Guatemalan flag. I am not sure if this is something the uniforms always …
Typical Morning Vista During The Rainy Season
This is the typical picture looking west of the mornings in Antigua Guatemala after a night of heavy rains. I hope you …
Where has everybody gone?
This vista is not a scene from the latest zombie movie of which there’s new one every week, from World War Z …
Huevo Perdido Breakfast from Santa Clara Café
This quick snapshot of the huevo perdido, lost egg, breakfast from Cafetería Santa Clara, which is part of the new Panadería, Mercado …
Tretto Caffé Is Back, Just Like A Phoenix
Tretto Caffé was awarded one of the top three positions for restaurants in Antigua Guatemala by TripAdvisor on December 2011 and it …