Take part in the Thanksgiving raffle for a chance to win a fabulous 11″x14″ metallic print of this Arches of Tanque de La Unión, valued at $75, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support my efforts of sharing with you authentic daily life images, artistic vistas and stories from Antigua Guatemala. … Read more
In the most southeast end of Antigua Guatemala you can find this 3- arch gate for the Hermitage of El Calvario. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it is believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation … Read more
The washbasins at Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, must be the most photogenic laundromat in the world, don’t you think?
On the west side of the main square of Antigua Guatemala you will find the Portal de las Panaderas, which in colonial times represented the business side at the main plaza. Antigua Guatemala is such a human-friendly city; you can stroll, pay all your utilities and do your banking, have coffee or smoothies and cakes within … Read more
Parque de La Unión is one of the most populars parks in Antigua Guatemala with its gorgeous and eye-catching public washbasins and water tank. This was always a lovers’ magnet and the entire park was always crowded, but not during the lockdowns; as all parks were closed, as I mentioned back in April. Birds and … Read more
July 25th is the Day of Saint James, Día de Santiago, the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala. Of course, under “normal” circumstances, there are dozen of events all of the city of Antigua Guatemala from school parades, to procession, from food festivals to musical recitals and … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Arcos for arches. Here’s one my favorite arched corridors in Antigua Guatemala. You find this arched way inside the former college of the Jesuit society monastery one block west from the main square in Antigua Guatemala. Certainly, the building for the Compañía de Jesús, that’s the name … Read more
Believe it or not, since Monday masks are mandatory for everyone in Guatemala whenever you are outside or for workers inside and outside. It’s weird seeing everyone wearing a mask, but it is also comforting that this new measure will help in reducing the contagions. Show me some love, support my work during this critical … Read more
Did you know that for the first 1,093 daily photo posts from Antigua Guatemala not once I shared a photograph of the Arco de Santa Catalina, the most famous and iconic landmark from this photogenic colonial town. Somehow, I managed to share with all kinds of images for the first three years of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com; which … Read more
Believe it or not, I began the Doors & Window of Antigua Guatemala on May 4th, 2006. There have been many memorable and unique doorways along these nearly 14 years of daily posts, but this double arched doors entrance is among my favorite doorways in Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through all the doors … Read more
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I captured these group of classic motorcycles and their easy riders at Pilas de Santa Clara as I was finishing a Destination Quinceañera Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, we used vintage motorcycles as backdrop for a few of final images of the Sweet Sixteen Photoshoot. I was told by Dino, the rider in … Read more
Here’s the typical vista of Arco de Santa Catalina framing the Volcán de Agua taken during the blue hour during a rainy afternoon. You can get a high quality print of this and many photos posted on AntiguaDailyPhoto; ask me how?
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Algodones for cotton candy or candy floss or tooth floss or fairy floss. To sweeten this post, here’s some English-language trivia about algodones. Cotton candy (U.S., India, Canada), candy floss (UK, Pakistan, Ireland, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Canada), or tooth floss (South Africa), and Fairy … Read more
