Altar for Easter Sunday at Iglesia El Calvario
Since no processions were allowed on the streets due to the pandemic, churches and temples opted to have altars and shrines inside …
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 …
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 …
Colorful Gate of El Calvario Parish
In the Southeast part of Antigua Guatemala you will find the vibrant gate of Parroquia El Calvario. Just a few days ago, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Inside view of the arches of the entrance of El Calvario
Here’s a peak view at the three arches of the entrance of El Calvario church. A few times I have shown these …
Side view of Iglesia del Calvario
I don’t know if I am attracted to yellow, but somehow in the dry season I captured many yellows and blues. If …
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 …
Dramatic illumination of El Calvario Church
We continue our black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala. In this occasion, I stopped by El …
Entrance to Iglesia El Calvario
El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ …
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 …
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’ …
Inside El Calvario Church
I have been accused by some close friends of never showing the inside of churches in AntiguaDailyPhoto. Okay, they might be partially …
The Three Arches of El Calvario Church
I am glad El Calvario Church provides a nice transition from the white cemetery series back to the rich antigüeño color palette while maintaining the death theme going on. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believe Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross.
El Calvario Church in Antigua Guatemala
El Calvario Church, located to the south of La Antigua Guatemala, is another famous landmark, yet it only took me 290 entries …
Ruins of Santa Isabel, Antigua Guatemala
It’s been a while since I visited the ruins of Santa Isabel in june 2007, located in hidden plaza on the village …
Beautiful Maya Kaqchikel Smiles from Guatemala
A quick visit this Sunday to Santa María de Jesús, the municipality south of Antigua Guatemala and the highest community on the …
San Francisco El Grande Wall Revisited
Here’s another take on one of my favorite wall in Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in town, don’t miss this wall on the …
Black and White of Escuela de Cristo, aka Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
One more entry on our black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala at night. This is the …
Rear end of San Francisco El Grande Church
This is the rear end of San Francisco El Grande Church as you walk south, following the Stations of the cross. As …
A Day at the Spring-water Pools of Finca El Pilar
There are three public spring-water pools inside Finca El Pilar. One pool for kids, less than one meter deep, a medium size …
The Rellenito Transaction
Last time I showed rellenitos here, was a photograph taken at home with control conditions of light and presentation. The photo was …
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Oops! I almost forgot about the photo above. These ruins belong to the church Our Lady of the Remedies, or Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Spanish. It is located on the left bank of El Pensativo river, on the south part of town, right on the street that takes you to El Calvario Church; just a few hundred feet from it. The processional figures in storage, shown yesterday, are pile on the front part of the atrium. There is a black bird in the picture, can you find it?
Santa Isabel Church Ruins in Santa Ana, La Antigua Guatemala
Around Antigua Guatemala you’ll never know what may find if you take a side road or dirt road. For instance, today while …
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?
Escuela de Cristo Church in Antigua
The photo above shows the façade of the Escuela de Cristo church in La Antigua Guatemala, which is located to the southeast …
Lent Celebrations Began Today
In the Catholic realm the Holy Week Celebrations begin today with the Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Cuaresma, the Spanish …
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.
Antigua Holy Week Imagery
Do not underestimate the power of catholic imagery. You see, the world-famous Antigua Guatemala processions are about showing the devoted images as a reminder and representation of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Also, today all Stations of the Cross altars will be open and many if not all procession will pay a visit to El Calvario Church, which is located on the southern outskirts of La Antigua Guatemala. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believe Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross.
Is This Site Work for Nothing?!
Above you can see the processional figures taking some time off from work in Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church Ruins, near El Calvario in La Antigua Guatemala.
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Traditional “Posada Navideña” of the Brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno of La Merced Church
Posadas navideñas are small processions enacting the search for shelter of Joseph and Mary right before the birth of baby Jesus. Here …
Photo Tip for Better Images of Antigua Guatemala
Follow this simple recipe to make better photographs of Antigua Guatemala and elsewhere.
Lesser Known Antigua — Callejón La Quinta
Here’s another installment from the mini series Lesser Known Antigua. Once again, a vista from one of the least visited alleyways from …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Antigua Winter Colors: Fuchsia
Welcome to the land of the eternal spring. I get it now, the slogan does not refer to the actual Spring season, …
Food Truck in Antigua Guatemala
Some people might claim this is the first food truck in Antigua Guatemala, but that is not true, since there are quite …
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 …
Details of the façade of the church of San Gaspar Vivar
Only when you get a close-up and pay attention to the details on the façade of the church you realise how baroque …
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 …
Antigua Guatemala Back Roads
Antigua Guatemala is full of back roads and shortcuts that can take you to new scenery such as a bougainvillea-lined roadway, paths …
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 …
Interesting Signs Found in Antigua Guatemala
The other day on my way to the office I came across these interesting signs. The sign that pulled me in was …
Enjoying the Refacción
Refacción can be roughly translated as simple snack time; but it’s much more than that. Refacción is the time where workers get …
Antigua Lent Processions: Santa Ana
We continue our series Antigua Lent Processions thanks to the wonderful imagery of our friend and collaborator Leonel [Nelo] Mijangos who has …
Putting Up The Lent Season Decorations
Every week, many more houses and buildings are putting up their Lent decorations. This house located on Calle de Los Pasos, which …
Thanksgiving in Antigua Guatemala
I captured this quotidian bonding vista during the “refa time” at the atrium of El Calvario Church. I was reminded that in …
The Recycling Truck of Antigua Guatemala
Recycling the recycling truck of La Antigua Guatemala. Keep reading and I promise the previous sentence will make sense. My dear green …
Agatha’s Aftermath
As the new figures and images keep pouring in it becomes obvious that the tropical storm Agatha has caused more damages in …
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 …
It’s Refa Time!
There are two ‘official’ snack times in Guatemala known as refacción; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I have …
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 …
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 …
#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 …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Revolcado, Pepian, Hilachas, Subanik, Longanizas
Okay, let’s meet for lunch today, the meals are on me. But, the menu options are limited: Guatemalan Revolcado, Pepian, Hilachas, Subanik …
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 …
The California Avocado is From La Antigua Guatemala
It is official: The California avocado if from La Antigua Guatemala. I had mentioned a couple of times the antigüeños are known as Panzas Verdes (green bellies) because of all the avocados they eat (see trivia 2) and that one Wilson Popenoe took the antigüeño avocado to California (see trivia 3).
Entrance to Finca Las Ilusiones
The photo above shows what a typical entrance to a coffee plantation looks like. Finca Las Ilusiones is just south of El …
Walter Williams Road in La Antigua Guatemala
So, how did Walter Williams, the founder of the Missouri School of Journalism, managed to get a piece of road of La Antigua Guatemala named after him? Come back tomorrow for the answer. Also make sure you read up on Walter Williams.
Cupolas Rooftops in La Antigua Guatemala
As mentioned yesterday, cupolas are a very popular architectonic feature in many residential homes and hotels. Cupolas break the otherwise flat rooftop …