Street Fashion in Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned on the entry Guatemalan Fashionistas in Antigua Guatemala, the city is the excellent destination for fashionistas who are looking …
I am Guatemala, I am Smiles
This portrait of a girl from San Juan del Obispo was captured in a recent photo walk through the villages of La …
I am Guatemala as well
Honest, I don’t know if anybody else is documenting the fashion and style of the young Guatemalan. From eye wear, to hats, …
Transculturation in Antigua Guatemala
I have decided that Transculturation will be the title of my next photo exhibit. It will consist in a series of portraits …
Two Guatemalas
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I am Guatemala Too
In my never ending quest to share with your that many faces of the Guatemalan identity, this week I will be posting …
The Humorous Results of the Presidential Election of Guatemala
If Kafka had lived in Guatemala, he would have been only a clerk. I have said it before and I am certain …
Guatemalan Presidential Elections This Sunday
On Sunday, October 25, once again Guatemalans will be going to the voting booths to cast their vote for the new president …
Artisans of San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
Ever since colonial times, the artisans have produced high craftsmanship pieces and that’s why they are saw after. Present day artisans in …
Dare Devil Rivisited
Sometimes it feels as nothing ever changes in La Antigua Guatemala. Other times, it feels as if the colonial city is rushing …
Flower Decorations In La Antigua Guatemala
Welcome to La Antigua Guatemala, the land of the eternal Spring! We are so lucky to have so many flowers in bloom …
Have ice cream any time of the year in Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, that is Antigua Guatemala, the land of the ice cream. Even with the heavy rains, we eat ice creams. During …
Heavy Downpours In Guatemala
Havoc all over Guatemala as flash floods, mudslides and heavy rains pour all over the country due to low pressure tropical storm …
Rainy Season Vistas: What was she asking?
Who can come up with a creative caption for this picture? Or what kind of story does this image tells you? Also, …
Rainy Season Vistas: Shades of Green
Aren’t you glad you are human? This means that you can see more shades of green than any other predator in the …
Chocolate Makes Me Happy
She works at Choco Museo, the chocolate museum, and every single time I have seen her, she’s got a big smile. Do …
What Makes Guatemalans Hot? Part 2.
Once again, there you go again thinking I am going to share with you the recipe for Guatemalannes… wrong. However, I can …
Lavender Blooms During Fall in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Lavanda for lavender. Winter is Coming! That’s right, but before that, we have otoño, …
Kite Season Has Arrived in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barrilete for kite. Normally the kite season is the same as the dry season, …
Drone flying over Antigua Guatemala
Drones and selfies. As you can see, we also suffer from the aberrations of humanity in La Antigua Guatemala. Needless to say, …
Fish Ceviche From Los 7 Caldos
As I posted before, much has been said about ceviches and there are almost as many spellings [seviche, cebiche, sebiche] as there …
Amarillo La Merced
Here’s a quick note just let you guys know I have started making photos of the official color palette of La Antigua …
Guatemalan turrones
In Guatemala, turrón or meringue is the word for well-beaten egg whites and sugar. Now, what’s the difference between merengue and meringue? …
Taking selfies in Antigua Guatemala
Needless to say, the selfie practice is so prominent in La Antigua Guatemala and even more so around Calle del Arco. Talking …
Ciudad Vieja’s New Square
Over two years ago, I shared with you the new look of the square right across from the temple of Ciudad Vieja. …
Encounters of the third kind in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua makes me happy! La Antigua Guatemala is full of surprises. Whether you make a right or left turn, a procession, a …
Tradition and Technology in La Antigua Guatemala
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Photographing strangers on the streets of La Antigua Guatemala
I often say that if your photos are not good enough is because you’re not close enough. Of course, not everyone can …
Antigua Photo Walks
I am happy to report that the Antigua Photo Walks are a total success. It’s been among the TripAdvisor’s TOP 3 activities …
Antigua Color Palette: Rojo Concepción or Rojo Santo Domingo?
In case you were wondering why the color of the houses repeat so often in La Antigua Guatemala, well, here’s the answer. …
Laundromats in Colonial Times
I pride myself of knowing every little corner of La Antigua Guatemala so whenever I discover a hidden aspect in this colonial …