Decorations for the Day of the Holy Cross
Today is observed and celebrated the Día de la Santa Cruz, Day of the Holy Cross,in the Catholic world. As in previous …
Day of the Holy Cross and Construction Worker
On May 3, many countries in Latin America, including Guatemala of course, celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross and also the …
Unmounting the Christ Figure from the Cross
At the end of the mass service for the Feast of Out Lady of Guadalupe while I was trying to get out …
Antique Decoration Elements: Metal Cross
In the next three days, I will show you some antique decoration elements that I found at ElCurandero.Com offices. Also, I will …
Cuddling Couple at the Cross
I wonder if the lookout point has been dubbed “make-out point.” This couple is certainly enjoying the ambience of the hilltop vista. Can’t say I blame them…
Feast of the Cross
Día de la Santa Cruz (Day of the Holy Cross) is celebrated in Guatemala and other Latin American countries on May 3rd …
Many Kinds of Crosses in San Lázaro Cemetery
The cross is another element that repeats itself often in the cemetery. Actually, the cross is an element omnipresent throughout La Antigua Guatemala.
Holy Cross and Construction Worker Day on May 3rd
A few days ago, on May 3rd, Pamela, from Tenerife Daily Photo, posted a somehow modest cross for the Día de la …
Holy Week Elements: The Cross
Nevertheless, Good Friday is the culmination of the Holy Week Celebrations and the processions end at the Calvario Church (Calvario is the Spanish word for Calvary or Golgotha). The entrance of the Calvario Church in La Antigua Guatemala is a yellow façade with three arches, topped by three bells and three crosses —one larger than the other two— with a very large concrete cross in front. Can you see the obvious architectonic reference to Jesus’ crucifixion?
The Crosses are Everywhere
The crosses are everywhere around Antigua Guatemala even though one may become blind to them after a while. This black cross was …
This is the End: Maya women walking back home
There are now 5,400 posts in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto, organized neatly in reverse chronological order, by category order and by hash tags. This is the largest multimedia resource in English about the Guatemalidad or the Guatemalan identity, traditions and culture. I have tried to cover just about everything I have come across in these +16 years…
Colorful Public Transit Buses in Antigua Guatemala
The corner of 7a calle oriente and 3a avenida sur has to be one of my favorite corners to photograph the colorful …
Handmade Sign from Antigua Guatemala — Donde el Gringo
Today I share with you the handmade sign with wood and metal parts for Donde el Gringo; you can find it right …
Mayan Ceramic Pottery Vendor
During a recent street photography walk we came across Teresita, a lovely grandmother selling Mayan ceramic pottery at a corner. We asked …
Let’s Celebrate 16th Years of Daily Life Photographs from Antigua Guatemala and its People
It was on May Day 2006 that I began sharing daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala at my blog for the colonial …
Foodie Fridays — 12 Onzas Coffee House
12 Onzas is the newest specialty coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala. They only serve coffee from their family coffee plantation Concepción Buena …
Holy Week Details: Palm Sunday Bouquets
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy Week] the in Catholic realm. These Palm Sunday bouquets are burned and …
Volcanic Stone-carving of the Coat of Arms of Santiago de Guatemala
Just when you think you have photographed every nook and cranny of Antigua Guatemala, you come across a different version of the …
For Whom the Bell Tolls? Take 2
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
Antigua Guatemala Color Swatches for New Business
I came across this Antigua Guatemala color sampler at the corner of 1a avenida and 3a calle. The new renovated house will host a new hotel. What color would you pick if this was your new hotel?
Enjoy the Crimson Strongylodon Vines
Last year when I shared with you the torquoise Strongylodon vines I mentioned that there was an even more rare color for …
Today is the Día de la Santa Cruz
On May 3rd Latin Americans celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross as well the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day …
Let’s Celebrate 15 Years of Daily Life Photographs from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cervezas for beers. These are the most popular beers in Guatemala produced by …
Holy Week Carpets Inside the Museum of Colonial Art
As I mentioned yesterday, the pandemic has changed how the Semana Santa and other festivities are observed in Guatemala. One of those …
Sights of Antigua: Cat against a Bougainvillea Backdrop
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the …
Street Portrait of World-famous Ruth
My good friend Ruth needs no introduction; she’s probably the most famous Maya woman in Antigua Guatemala. Ruth is a polyglot. Ruth …
Effigy of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Some of the new readers and followers of Antigua Daily Photo may not know that back in May 1st, 2006, I set …
Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala Will Be an Ecological and Virtual Celebration for 2020
Needless to say 2020 is an atypical year, thus no burning of the devil celebration will be held in Antigua Guatemala as …
Gate of La Ermita del Calvario
In the most southeast end of Antigua Guatemala you can find this 3- arch gate for the Hermitage of El Calvario. El …
How about having breakfast at this place?
I first came across the Pitaya restaurant nearly 8 years ago. I have followed them at all their different locations and menus. …
Sights of Our Times — Food Delivery Apps
In Guatemala restaurant food is delivered in motorcycles. Even the food delivery apps use motorcycle drivers with color brand backpacks. Today I …
Decorations for Día de la Santa Cruz
Under normal circumstances, today the Catholic world will be celebrating the Day of the Holy Cross or Día de La Santa Cruz …
333 Steps to Cerro de la Cruz
For nearly 450 years if you wanted to climb to Cerro de La Candelaria, now better known as Cerro de La Cruz, …
Almost a Ghost Town
I could have never imagined desolate streets during the most important week of the year: the Holy Week of Antigua Guatemala, how …
Let Lent Begin
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Miércoles de ceniza for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, …
Mosaic Mural at César Brañas Cultural Center
In a recent visit to the César Brañas Cultural Center I came across this mosaic mural produced and installed by the Pasión …
Pre-Hispanic Dances at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
Every week there’s something exciting to experience in Antigua Guatemala. This Thursday for instance we had Pre-Hispanic Dances in front of the …
Day of the Dead Preparations
Maya man touching up the crosses at his family mausoleum at the cemetery of Sumpango before Day of the Dead. Would you …
Antigua Guatemala is full of instagrammable spots
I never get tired of showing all the photogenic places of Antigua Guatemala I come across through my strolls through town. With …
Spot the Guatemalan
I captured this portrait of Ceci, the world-famous La Llorona, at a pit stop near Convento of Santa Clara, while showing a …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Hotel Antigua
Most signs in Antigua Guatemala are made by hand using metal, wood or ceramic as it is required by the signage regulation. …
Dogs roaming during a Lenten procession
During one of our special Lenten photo walks we came across this pack of dogs roaming freely in the middle of the …
Black Mirror People Found Now in Antigua Guatemala
I am sorry to report that Antigua Guatemala has fallen. There has been a high number of “Black Mirror” infections across all …
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala
Nothing beats Street Photography when it comes capturing authentic images of daily life. The less intimidating way to capture candid photographs is to shoot from across the street…
Nativity Scene at Capilla de Belén in Antigua Guatemala
This week will have a mini series on Nacimientos, Nativity scenes, a Guatemalan tradition that goes hand in hand with Posadas, the enactment of the search for shelter of Joseph and Mary right before Christmas.
Foodie Alert — Authentic Mexican Tacos Al Pastor
For Taco Tuesday I have great news for those who are in Antigua Guatemala and are craving Mexican tacos. Finally we have …
Street Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala After Sunset
Two women worlds apart found at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala. We came across Irma, this illuminated balloon vendor at Parque Central while …
Portrait of an Ambulant Sombrero Vendor
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Sombrero for hat. We came across this sombrero vendor on Calle del Arco while …
Giant Kites for All Saints’ Day in Santiago Sacatepequez
Visitors enjoy the giant kites on display at the cemetery of Santiago Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, a tradition which dates back more than 119 …
Full Moon Over The Candelaria Ruins
Last week I came across a shot of the full moon above the ruins of Candelaria taken with a cellphone camera where …
Real Daily Life Vistas — Store front in San Miguel Escobar
I came across this store front in San Miguel Escobar, a village about 3 km from Antigua Guatemala, during one of my …
Creative Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
I came across this girl taking a picture of her friend while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala. I believe my …
Colonial Artworks: Statue of Saint Michael the Archangel
One of the aspects I enjoy the most about exploring houses and buildings in and around Antigua Guatemala is the colonial art …
Street Portraits of Strangers — Antigua Handicraft Vendor Grandma
As I mentioned yesterday, I am so fortunate to have gained the trust of the people in Antigua Guatemala the villages around …
Learn to photograph strangers in Guatemala
As I have said before, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other apprehensive photographers dramatically transform …
Foodie Alert: Salvadoran Pupusas in Antigua Guatemala
Some people erroneously believe that pupusas are only a dish from El Salvador. In one way or another the food known as …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 10
In these 12 years of photographing the people whom I’ve came across in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding area, I have been …
Lenten Vistas — Floats and Wires
If you follow the Lenten processions through the northwest part of Antigua Guatemala you will invariable come across images of floats trying …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 4
You have to live to believe it… walking around Antigua Guatemala you come across people with a big smile on their faces. …
Catching up with the newspapers at Parque Central
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Periódico or newspaper. Since last Friday I shared with you a very young newspaper …
Antigua Photo Sessions: Quinceañera in beige dress
The Quinceañera, or Quince años (“fifteen years” in English), in Latin American culture, is a coming of age ceremony held on a …
Over the wall view of Iglesia San Francisco El Grande
As I was saying a couple of days ago, you could taking a walk by any given street of Antigua Guatemala when …
Ruinas de San José El Viejo
Here’s an updated vista taken this morning from Ruinas de San José El Viejo in Antigua Guatemala. This is something that never …
Restoration works at the former Colegio Tridentino
The façade of the former Colegio Tridentino, right across from the cathedral ruins, is also under going restoration works. As I have …
Street Portraits of Strangers — The Old Man and the Band
Believe it or not, this old man was not posing. In fact, he was just in awe while listening to the municipal …
1880s Hair Styles in Antigua Guatemala
While looking at exposure times for photography in the 1880s I came across some portraits of baseball players from the mid-1880s and …
Día Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas in Antigua Guatemala
I came across celebrations for “Día Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas” in and around Antigua Guatemala. Here’s a peak view of one …
Antigua Sandwiches Week: Pastrami sandwiches in Antigua Guatemala
Just last week I was asking where I can get home-made pastrami or roast beef to prepare high quality sandwiches with artisan …
Umbrella Time in Antigua Guatemala
During the rainy season you also have worry about the rivers and lagoons that show up instantaneously on the streets of La …
Antigua Guatemala Surprises — Door Knocker Pieces
What do you think this door knocker represents. What’s the most extraordinary door knocker piece you have come across as you walk …
Street Photography in Antigua Guatemala — This is the end!
This is the end, beautiful friend This is the end, my only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of …
Trivia about Cerro de la Cruz, Oops, I mean Cerro de La Candelaria
That’s right, what everyone calls Cerro de la Cruz, is actually Cerro de la Candelaria. The cross placed there fairly recently by …
Lent Vistas — Procession from Jocotenango near Parroquia de San Pedro in Antigua Guatemala
Thanks to the Special Lent Photo Walks I am leading on Sundays during Cuaresma and Semana Santa I am able to bring …
Caribbean-style Coconut Bread Now Available in Antigua Guatemala
I should say Garifuna style coconut bread, really, since that’s what this bread is. We could argue, of course, that Garifuna people …
3,911 Consecutive Daily Posts from Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, today’s entry is number 3,911 at AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. That’s over 10 and a half years daily updates from Antigua Guatemala. To …
It’s Pumkin Season in Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Calabaza for squash. In Guatemala we also use ayote and chilacayote for specific kinds …
LA style tacos and burritos now available in Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, finally we have Los Angeles style tacos and burritos available in La Antigua Guatemala at California Tacos, right across from …
Be part of the exceptional Day of the Dead Photography Workshop and Photo Walks in Guatemala
This November 1st, I will be leading a fabulous and unique photography workshop and photo walks to document the giant kites plus …
Black Mirror: Live Mannequins Displaying Mayan Textiles
Real Mayan textiles on display on live mannequins inside a boutique hotel in Antigua Guatemala. Across the patio seats a real Maya …
Everyday Guatemala — Carrying wood fuel home
Often I think that Antigua Guatemala is not Guatemala. La Antigua Guatemala is a bubble where the Guatemalan reality is warped. Then, …
Happy People in Antigua Guatemala
Have you noticed the disproportionate number of happy smiling people around Parque Central. Even I can feel my mood changing as I …
Pilas de Santa Clara at the End of the Blue Hour
I know, I know, most people call this monument erroneously Tanque de la Unión. Not many people call this monument Pilas de …
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 …
Google Maps Street View is finally capturing the streets of Antigua Guatemala
You heard it here first. Google Maps is about to start photographing every street of La Antigua Guatemala with its 360° cameras …
Consecutive Day 3642 — Jaywalking in Antigua Guatemala
Jaywalking in Antigua Guatemala is quite common. So common that I think we probably jaywalk more often than crossing at the corners. …
Maya girls baby-sitting
Children baby-sitting children, especially true with the Maya. That’s how it is. Someone how to baby-sit Fernando while the parent are working …
#PerhapsYouNeedALittleGuatemala Visited Antigua Guatemala
Neo: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge bullets? Morpheus: No, Neo. I’m trying to tell you that …
Let Lent Season Begin
Here’s you Spanish word of the day: Cuaresma or Lent. Once again, from the early morning reports started to pour in, around …
The Pointy Crater of Fuego Volcano
If I may say so myself, what a magnifican photographic tour of the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango you can find in the nearly ten years of archived posts of AntiguaDailyPhoto; check it for yourself and let me know your thoughts.
Antigua Sandwich Week: Choripán
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Choripán for Argentine sausage sandwich. There’s a little bistro in the zaguán of Casa …
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. …
The Piano Man
As promised nearly ten years ago, I share with you the stuff I see, the stuff I come across. Today I bring …
Tres Leches Cake in a Jar from Los 7 Caldos
Just when you think you have covered every single corner of La Antigua Guatemala, you come across something that you should have …
The Bride from Ciudad Vieja
Not too long ago I came across this bride as she was getting ready to enter the temple of Ciudad Vieja. The …
Façade at Casa de los Gigantes
Every so often I capture the current state of the façade of Casa de los Gigantes, located right across from Iglesia de …
The Moon and Fuego volcano at sunrise from Antigua Guatemala
Not often we get the opportunity to see a full moon setting behind the volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango at sunrise, so when …
Día de la Santa Cruz at El Calvario, Antigua Guatemala
On May 3 the Day of Construction Worker is observed as well as the Day of the Holy Cross because they are …
Celebrating 9 years of consecutive daily life updates from AntiguaDailyPhoto
Día del trabajo or Labor Day is observed in Guatemala on May 1. Today we also celebrate 9 years of consecutive daily …