Antigua Street Colors: Green and Lilac
Whenever I roam the streets with my camera, I am hyper aware of color combinations, from the basic complimentary colors of red …
Gorgeous green and red door from Antigua Guatemala
I believe this photograph can be a terrific wall art decor piece for your home or office or to give as present …
Take a Look at Antigua Guatemala’s Evergreen Walls
As I have said many times before, the color the best describes Guatemala is green. If you have ever visited La Antigua …
Keeping Antigua Guatemala Green
This year we have been getting lots of rain, except for the last two days. So, it’s time again to water the …
Green Corner from Antigua Guatemala
Honey, where are we? I don’t known let me check the map against the street signs. Oh shoot, sorry, mi amor, I …
Jocón, The Green Mayan Curry
Jocón is Guatemala’s most famous green stew. We could also call it green mole if we use the wide definition of the …
Herbs and Greens Antigua Market Booth
Market days are awesome days to be in the mercado municipal of Antigua Guatemala. Everything is fresh and there’s so many more …
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 …
Green Coffee Berries
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Baya or berry. That’s right coffee berries is the proper term because, well, coffee are …
Guatemalan Summer’s Shades of Green
Fact #1: Right now we are in what Guatemalans call the Winter season, although in reality, we are in the middle of …
Orange and Green Wall Texture from Antigua Guatemala
I have to admit it to myself: I am a lucky guy. Let me explain. See, as I was driving towards Parque …
Green Houses Around Antigua Guatemala
There are many green house around Antigua Guatemala, but by far, Vivero Escalonia is the most popular and largest nursery. There’s even …
Green exuberant gardens of Antigua Guatemala
If you have visited Antigua Guatemala, you know this is how virescent and lush gardens are Antigua Guatemala and especially so during …
Guatemala is always green
Look at the light and look a the vibrant greens found in Antigua Guatemala almost at the end autumn and commencement of …
Green Should Be the Official Color of Guatemala
Green is the most often found color in Guatemala. Green is our Quetzal. Green is also our quetzal bill. Green our Ceibas, …
Why is Guatemala so Green?
Okay, I will tell you, but please don’t go telling everyone about it. In Guatemala we have a rainy season that lasts …
Theme Day: Color Green
As every fist of the month, the Daily Photo community has a theme day and the color green is what was chosen …
Earth Hour: Think Green Wallpaper
I read this tweet about the Earth Hour (Hora del Planeta): @AndyStalman: Mas que apagar las luces habría que encender las conciencias! …
Guatemalan Coffees Are Truly Green
Today, I continue learning about the Guatemalan coffees. In the past I have mention how I thought coffee plantations were beneficial for …
Green, Green, Green Quetzalumán
A simple image with lots of green and a touch of red, similar to our beautiful Quetzal; Guatemala’s ultimate symbol for freedom. …
Guatemala Green: Recycling Hi-Tech Junk
I have always believe that Green should be the color of Guatemala; green should be the flag and all other national iconography …
Contrast: Red and Green
Guatemala has very creative names for their chilies. For instance, diente de perro, dog’s tooth, and diente de caballo, horse’s tooth, come …
Green Gleen at Panza Verde
Photographing green is an obsession for me. There is something about the way green looks when it’s captured by camera. I will …
Color Palette: Yellow and Green
It’s been a while since I last updated the color palette category. What do you think of the new colors?
Rainy Season Vista: Green Umbrella
Today we had the first official rainfall of the rainy season 2009 in La Antigua Guatemala. Even though, yesterday and a few …
Guatemalan Green Mangoes For Sale
Although I think green mangoes can be found in Guatemala all year round, I believe they are better when in the mangoes …
Guatemalan Green Sauce Ingredients
Given the main ingredients above, can you name the Guatemalan sauce that will be prepared? Happy Birthday Chata! (I-heart-U).
Every Hill Around Antigua Gets a New Green Dress
During the rainy season (May thru October), every hill around La Antigua Guatemala gets a new emerald green dress. In the picture …
From Blue Bird to Green Quetzal
The typical Guatemalan camioneta (public transit bus or chicken bus for those who like the colourful derogatory term) is based on an …
Green Mango for MO
Boy, do I sacrifice for you guys, or what? MO (Mario) asked for a shot of green mangoes and here I am …
A Million Shades of Green
Fact #1: Right now is winter in Guatemala as it is located in the Northern Hemisphere. You might not be believe this …
Why is the La Antigua Guatemala flag green?
On July 23rd I mentioned that the people of Antigua are known as Panzas Verdes —green bellies—, so it is no surprise …
Live green fences
Twice before I have mentioned that fences are alive around Antigua. Here you can see two coffee plantation, one each side of …
Really green garden at Posada del Ángel
Really green garden, originally uploaded by rudygiron. This a very lush and green garden. It is a pleasure to the eye. In …
Antigua’s color palette: green
Antigua’s green corner, originally uploaded by rudygiron. This corner has appeared in two previous photos: the street lamp on Antigua’s rush hour …
Antigua Market Sights — Chipilín Vendor
Chipilín is this Guatemalan herb with a very unique flavor and aroma. In the Guatemalan cuisine, one finds in all kind dishes, …
Rainy Season Vista of Volcán de Agua
The rainy season is bringing lots clouds in the mornings and throughout the day as well as lots vibrant green in all …
Enjoy Sunshine and Gardens Everyday in Antigua Guatemala
Even during the rainy season that spans from May through early November, we get to enjoy sunshine bathed evergreen gardens with flowers …
Palm Sunday Procession from Iglesia de La Merced
Finally, after two years of not having any processions in Antigua Guatemala, the government gave the green light to some processions as …
It’s Refacción Time!
The Guatemalan labor code allows for two short breaks of about 15 minutes (in addition to the lunch break); one in the …
Instagrammers of the World Unite in Jardines de Provenza, Antigua Guatemala
Up in the north hills of Antigua Guatemala you can also find fields of lavender flowers surrounded by walking trails, green areas …
Sights of Antigua — Ruinas de San José El Viejo
The rainy season brings out the vibrant colors of the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. You need to take strolls during the wet …
Enjoy Craft Beers and Volcano Vistas Around Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of the …
Enjoy Craft Beers and Sunflowers in Antigua
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cerveza Artesanal for craft beer. The cervecerías artesanales, craft breweries, movement went to …
Agua Volcano Framed within the flags of Guatemala and Sacatepequez
I never get tired of sharing unique and different perspective of the volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I am sharing a south …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: White Poinsettias
As I have shared with you before, flores de Pascua or pascuas, are the most popular Christmas floral displays. Poinsettias are also …
Recipe for Ayote en Miel
As I have said before, ayote en miel is among the most popular desserts for Día de Todos los Santos (Feast of …
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. …
Coffee harvesting season is fast approaching to Antigua Guatemala
Would you like to see more coffee photos and learn more about the coffee from Guatemala? Take a photographic tour through these …
Lush and Lavish Gardens in Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens in and around La Antigua Guatemala are one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy season. Honestly, I never …
Sights of Our Times — Hot Tourist Spots Sans Visitors
Finally we have a gradual re-opening date for Guatemala: July 27. The re-opening will be gradual and by municipalities [counties] using a …
14th Anniversary — Only Shopping for the Essentials
AntiguaDailyPhoto.com began on May Day 2006 with the goal of sharing daily life imagery from the little town of Antigua Guatemala, embedded …
Antigua Photo Shoots with the wall textures of Antigua Guatemala as backdrops
Today I share with you a portrait of Giovanna against green wall texture. I really like the color contrast between her attire …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Arco de Santa Catalina at Night
Antigua Guatemala’s most distinctive landmark is also one of the best spots to photograph at night because of its dramatic lighting and …
Antigua Gardens: Lush and Serene
The calming nature of a green gardens with the murmur of running fountain make for very peaceful and relaxing atmospheres, don’t 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 …
Panza Verde Portraits — Francisco Mendoza
Today we continue the new Panza Verde Portraits series with a portrait of Francisco who guards the main entrance to the Real …
Panza Verde Portraits — Doña Gavi
Today I will begin a new series and category: Panza Verde Portraits. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is …
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 1
In every block of Antigua Guatemala you can find colorful, incredible and organic textures. Today I begin a mini series to show a few of photos of my collection of textures from Antigua Guatemala. I will turn them into calendars and high quality decoration prints. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers!
Antigua Guatemala’s Flower Festival at Night
The awesome positive feedback I received of the night photographs of the 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala confirmed my initial thoughts: …
Take A Photo Tour of Doors from Antigua Guatemala
Even though it’s been a while since I shared with you a picture of doors from Antigua Guatemala, I knew I had …
Typical Vistas from Antigua Guatemala
People walking in front protruding windows with forged metal crate that enclosed pots with evergreen plants is as typical vista of Antigua …
Guatemalan tamales — Tayuyos
There are two kinds of tamalitos de frijol that I have encountered in Guatemala: Tayuyos and Chepitos. Today I bring you tayuyos …
Renovation works at the former USAC building
There are renovation works going on with the façade of the original building of Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo, USAC, which …
The Authentic Diet of a True Panza Verde
The myth of why people from Antigua Guatemala are called panzas verdes, or green bellies, states that the reason is all the …
Cantonese food in Antigua Guatemala
Finally we have some very good Cantonese food options in Antigua Guatemalan thanks to Juancho Ming. The menu is quite small, six …
Antigua Guatemala Food Options — Burritos
I don’t remember if I have mentioned it before, but Guatemala has to be the worst place to try Mexican food. You …
Strange and Bizarre Fruits from Guatemala — Pitanga
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pitanga or Surinam cherry. Just when I think I have documented just about …
Enjoy the lush gardens and patios of Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens and vegetation in and around La Antigua Guatemala is, of course, one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy …
Watch how it rains in Antigua Guatemala’s Central Park
Oh rainy season in Guatemala, six long months of rain is what’s necessary to keep everything green. We have heavy rains and …
Things To Do in Antigua Guatemala — The Avocado Tour
The Avocado Tour is fairly new, a couple of months or so, yet it is one of the most fascinating and interesting …
Fluorescent colors are back in Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, it seems fluorescent colours are coming back. From a fluorescent pink bicycle to electric green socks. Or perhaps …
Guatemalan Food: Chuchitos con chipilín
How many kinds of tamales are there in Guatemala? As explained in the entry, The Main Ingredients of the Guatemalan Chuchitos, these …
Guatemalan Food: Sancocho from 7 Caldos
If you have follow the daily updates from AntiguaDailyPhto you may know that I enjoy taking the most innocent and harmless photograph …
Guatemalan Food: Iguashte or Iwaxte
This is iguashte, a vegetable salad made with ground pumpkin or squash seeds. This is quite possibly a pre-Columbian Mayan dish. This …
Guatemalan Food Sampler: Envueltos en huevo
Can you guess all the different Guatemalan foods wrapped in egg batter shown in this sampler? Here are some of the foods …
Twin Peaks and The Moon, Antigua Guatemala
We woke up to a chilly morning, 10C/50F, with strong winds and gorgeous sunshine bathing the volcanoes. Volcano Fuego, as usual, erupting …
Spices and Ingredients of the Guatemalan Cuisine
Here is another take on the ingredients and spices of the traditional Guatemalan cuisine. I have shared with you guys pictures and …
Antigua Photo Walks: Portraits of Antigüeños
Another thing that I encourage during the street photography walks around Antigua Guatemala is to capture portraits of strangers, intimate portraits whenever …
The Gardeners of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s another entry to my street portrait series. This time I share with you the portrait of the jardinero, gardener, of the …
#GoOrganic: Meet Moringa Oleifera
Caoba Farms specialize in the cultivation of organic produce, mostly edible green leaves and some super foods such as kale. At Caoba …
Did you know that Antigua Guatemala is the birthplace for the California/Hass Avocado?
The chief agronomist of The United Fruit Company, Wilson Popenoe, took the local avocado variant to California and from it the California …
Inchintal, the Güisquil or Chayote root
I present to you the the güisquil root, a Guatemalan seasonal delicacy. The güisquil, Sechium educe, is usually the dark green pear …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Pollo en Crema y Loroco
Loroco are small, green, unopened flower buds, used as a flavoring agent in Central American cuisine. They are cultivated in Guatemala and …
Antigua Guatemala’s Magic Ingredients
Warm light, textures, rich colors and always blooming flowers and plants are part of the magic of Antigua Guatemala. Of course, the …
Guatemalan Portrait: Pura Panza Verde
Just as her brother José and her 11-month old sister [follow the white rabbit], Stephanie is a true Panza Verde, green belly, …
Guatemalan Food: Jocón
Jocón is basically a Guatemalan tomatillo-cilantro sauce; although we use the word miltomate instead. We also have another word for cilantro in …
The Platanina Maker of Antigua Guatemala
Plataninas are green plantains chips. Plantains are like bananas, but much bigger and with a unique flavor. Guatemalans eat plantains or platanos …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Pollo en Amarillo
What we call in Guatemala, recardos, stews based on sauces, are really just Mayan curries, although some people do not like the …
The Two Black People Communities from Guatemala
Did you know that Guatemala once had both an English and Spanish-speaking Black community? The latter group, known as Garifuna, arrived from …
Typical Veggie Stand in the Antigua Guatemala Villages
These are the vegetables more often eaten my Guatemalans. The green leaves next to the woman are a Guatemalan’s favorite: Macuy, quilete …
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 …
Selling Fruits on the Streets of Antigua Guatemala
We have so many different measurements in use in Guatemala nowadays it is difficult to make sense of all. We use the …
Guatemalan Red Dragon Fruit Is Now on Season
According to the NYTimes, “one thing the dragon fruit has mastered, it’s the art of the Hollywood entrance.” The silver-screen comparisons are …
Inside Finca Filadelfia Coffee Plantation
I have said it before and I am repeating again here, both Panchoy and Almolonga valleys are surrounded by three volcanoes and …
Café Barista Recycles Used Coffee Grounds
Café Barista is the Guatemalan coffee house chain equivalent to what Starbucks is in the U.S. more or less. I don’t visit …
Guatemalan Chuchitos, Tamalitos, Tamales and Paches Explained
Our loyal and long-time reader Jessica Flores explained the differences on Facebook. Here are my quick and dirty translations on the fly: …
Guatemalan Flower Growers
As mentioned before, if you’re looking for flower and plant nurseries, then head over to San Miguel Dueñas where it seems as …
Guatemala has approximately 1,000 species of orchids
Seven hundred species of orchids out of 1,000 are actually native to Guatemala. I found these fragments in an article about orchids …