Walking the Dog at Alameda Santa Rosa
I captured this quotidian vista of a couple walking their dog during a recent photo walk where we were photographing many of …
Take a Stroll Through Alameda Santa Rosa
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Alameda for a tree-lined street or avenue. You don’t know what you’re missing if …
Sights of Our Times: Bicycle Riding Through Alameda El Calvario
Bicycles and motorcycles have always been quite popular means of transportation in and around Antigua Guatemala since the distances are short and …
Learn about the 3 Alameda streets of Antigua Guatemala
There are three alamedas, tree-lined streets, in Antigua Guatemala. Alameda El Calvario, Alameda Santa Lucía and Alameda Santa Rosa pictured here. There …
Sunday Morning Strolls Through The Alamedas of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Alameda for a tree-lined street. La Antigua Guatemala has three official alamedas dating back …
Lunch Cobanero in Alameda El Calvario
There’s a myth that declares that the Maya people don’t like to be photographed. Something I have noticed in the over two …
Alameda Santa Lucía, Antigua Guatemala
Do you know what’s the meaning of the word Alameda? Would you like to know how many alamedas we have in Antigua …
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 …
Alameda del Calvario in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a night vista of the Alameda (tree-lined avenue) of El Calvario. In the background you can appreciate one of the stations …
Alameda Santa Rosa in Antigua Guatemala
When was the last time you strolled on Alameda Santa Rosa during the dry season? If you haven’t taken a stroll in …
Alameda El Calvario
There only three alamedas (tree-lined streets) in La Antigua Guatemala. Alamedas are public walkway or promenade shaded with trees; from álamo ‘cottonwood’ …
#1,111: Alameda Santa Rosa
According to my dashboard, today’s entry is number 1111. Go figure! Alameda is the Spanish word for tree-line road or pathway. La …
Alameda Santa Lucía Sign
Believe it or not what you call the Santa Lucía Street is the biggest controversy on this 6-block-long avenue. See, most people …
Antigua Guatemala is a dog-friendly city
If you were to ask me if Antigua Guatemala is a dog-friendly city, I would say that it is. Often I see …
Foodie Fridays — Tortillas con chorizo y longaniza y queso Chancol
Tortillas con longaniza ahumada [smoked white sausage] and gorillas con chorizo ahumado [smoked red sausage] from Tecpán are among the most popular …
It’s Always Spring in Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that the slogan for Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Spring? Well, then Antigua Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Sunshine because… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Morning Vista of the Hidden Ruinas de Santa Rosa
Today I share with you a vista of the morning light bathing the magnificent Ruinas de Santa Rosa. Right now is the …
Autunm Morning Light in Antigua Guatemala
Take a photographic tour through the different images of morning light in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy! Gorgeous Morning Light at Calle del Arco …
Yellow Corner Vista from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Esquina for corner. This yellow corner is one of my favorite corners in Antigua …
The Quietest Holy Week Ever in Antigua Guatemala!
With all the borders closed, including the airport; all non-essential activities forbidden, including religious services, processions and vigils; plus all gatherings prohibited, …
Jesús Nazareno float from Iglesia de La Merced on Palm Sunday
Here’s a vista of the Jesús Nazareno float from Iglesia de La Merced on Palm Sunday as it made its way through …
Street repairs before the Lent begins
Today is the last day of Carnival in Guatemala. Tomorrow Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. You can see lots of repairs and …
The hidden Santa Rosa Ruins of Antigua Guatemala
I am almost certain that most visitors to Antigua Guatemala do not walk through this part of town since it is quite …
Antigua Guatemala is the Premier Destination for Cruise Ship Passengers
Once again the location of Antigua Guatemala has proven to be strategic and beneficial for yet anothe type of tourism. Antigua Guatemala …
Super Blood Wolf Moon over Los Remedios Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
This Sunday night, January 20th, we had the chance to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse happened after 10:0pm. We were not lucky in Antigua Guatemala since all afternoon and night the sky was filled with clouds.
At a break in the clouds I was fortunate to be able to capture the Super Blood Wolf Moon over the ruins of the former Parroquia de Los Remedios, at the start of Alameda El Calvario.
Iglesia El Calvario in Antigua Guatemala
I always recommend to carry a camera with you at all times because you never know when a photo will manifest itself …
Foodie Alert: Salvadoran-style Caldo de Pata
Salvadoran gastronomy is very similar to Guatemalan gastronomy, yet they put a twist on dishes found on both countries. Caldo de Pata …
Foodie Alert: New Taco Shop in Antigua
It seems that every time I blink a new taco shop pops up in Antigua Guatemala. Mariachis Taco Shop is the latest …
Caffè Mocha with Cardamom now available in Antigua Guatemala
Just as 4a calle poniente has turned into fast-food alley, Alameda Santa Lucía is becoming the coffee shop boulevard. Aria Coffee Shop …
The best locations for photo sessions in Antigua Guatemala
The best places to photograph in Antigua Guatemala is among the most popular photo walks people take with me. I guess after …
Consecutive Day 3649 — Food Trucks
As real estate spaces become prohibited expensive in Antigua Guatemala, many have opted for the food truck option. I wonder if soon …
Consecutive Day 3645 — Fresh-fruit Drive-thru
We do not have any fast food drive thrus in Antigua Guatemala, except for perhaps Pollo Campero on Alameda Santa Lucía. Another …
Portón of La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day from Antigua Guatemala: Portón or gate, or large door. It’s been a while since …
Guatemala is the Ultimate Stew Country!
Here’s your Mayan word of the day: Ik or hot, spicy, or picante in Spanish. You find the word Ik at the …
Bike Riding Through the Back Roads of Antigua Guatemala
Besides walking, I believe riding a bicycle is the best way to get to know more of Antigua Guatemala. Fortunately, there are …
Unos van, otros vienen
The Alameda El Calvario is one of the few places in Antigua Guatemala where there is a designated pedestrian walkway and so …
The south end of 5a avenida sur in Antigua Guatemala
Here is your Spanish word of the day: Alameda, a tree-lined avenue or boulevard. La Antigua Guatemala has three official alamedas, Alameda …
El Calvario Fountain
This fountain is located on the parallel path of Alameda El Calvario. At sunset you can find teenagers and students having atol …
Sweet Bread from Panaderia San Antonio
Since I noticed there were a lot of interest about the sweet bread and Panaderia San Antonio shown on the 4th Year …
The Morning the Romans Arrived in La Antigua
At 3:30 in the morning and by the light of the full moon as the rooster crowed a couple times, my husband …
Peak Hour on a Friday’s Afternoon
This is what the peak hour look like on a given Friday afternoon; around 5:30pm, on Alameda El Calvario exit. In case …
Can you spot the Chevere Guy?
The two most famous Guatemalan hot dogs are shucos and cheveres. I have covered Guatemalan shucos hotdogs often enough that I believe …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Pepián
The easiest way to get authentic traditional Guatemalan cuisine is to get a daily menu special at your local diner. For instance, …
Hugo’s Ceviches: Concha Seviche
You can tell Ceviche is my favorite Guatemalan Cuisine dish if you search for the word ceviche or just browse the five …
JennyStar DVD Rentals in Antigua
JennyStar DVD Rentals is the Netflix of La Antigua Guatemala. JennyStar DVD Rentals is what happens when you think through a good …
Farmers’ Fair in La Antigua Guatemala
On my way to work I came across this small farmers’ fair at the Alameda of El Calvario Church. This fair is …
Feast of the Senses: Central American Cuisine Exhibit
I begun photographing Guatemalan dishes especially for those S&M Guatemalans who live abroad and for those people interested in a Latin American …
The Guatemalan Chevere Hot Dog Cart
“Chevere” is a Venezuelan Spanish word which means cool, fine, excelent, okay, just to mention a few of its meaning. Well, about the origin of the chevere word, I don’t know; perhaps it is not even Venezuelan. Nonetheless, the word is understood and used in Central America.
In Guatemala, a company of hot dogs decided to use as its name in the late seventies or early eighties. The company did things right and it was a total hit and the Chevere brand became almost as omnipresent as Coca Cola, Pepsi and the Gallo Beer. It was everywhere.
Fine for a Family of Four
This reckless image can be seen often in La Antigua Guatemala, where motorcycles are fast becoming the most popular vehicle (thanks to …