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Marimba Days in Antigua Guatemala

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Most weekends in Antigua Guatemala are marimba days. There are quite a few places, private and public, where one can listen to live marimba music. In this particular case, the marimba players were providing the soundtrack for the weekend temporary handicraft market that set up over the weekend on the atrium of the former Compañía de Jesús building, now the headquarter for the Cooperación Española.

Do you like marimba music? I ask because I don’t and only listen to it when there is no choice like in this particular case.

Tags: atrio, atrium, Compañía de Jesús, Compañía de Jesús building, marimba, marimba music, marimba players
Posted in Atriums & Churches, Compañía de Jesús building, People | 8 Comments »

Looking for a place to spend your Winter season? Antigua Guatemala is the answer

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

A cup of the best coffee in the world, sun, lots of it, and great company, either a friend or a book to spend the mornings or afternoons in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?

Tags: Antigua Compañía de Jesús, Compañía de Jesús, Compañía de Jesús building, Cooperación española, light, luz, soleado, sunny
Posted in Compañía de Jesús building, Fountains & Gardens, La Antigua Guatemala | 3 Comments »

Visit Antigua Guatemala during the Dry season

Saturday, December 8th, 2012

I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is magical and there are so many celebrations, the best celebrations in my opinion, such as Day of the Dead, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Burning of the Devil, Posadas, Christmas, New Year’s, Día de Reyes, Carnival, and some years even the world-famous Holy Week of Antigua Guatemala.

This photo is a typical portrait of the weather during the dry season. What are you waiting for? Book your next flight to Antigua Guatemala right now, don’t wait any longer…

Tags: Centro de Cooperación de la Formación Española, Compañía de Jesús, Compañía de Jesús building, Cooperación española, dry season, HDR, temporada seca, weather
Posted in Buildings & Houses, Compañía de Jesús building, La Antigua Guatemala | 3 Comments »

Magic Cumbia Swing and Latin Blues Night with Ishto Juevez and Ixtapoch Vallenas in Antigua Guatemala

Saturday, September 29th, 2012

If you’re not in Antigua Guatemala right now, you don’t know what you’re missing. Well, I will help you know what you’re missing by not being in Antigua Guatemala. Let’s start with a photo festival, an orchid exposition, a haunting music nights.

Last Friday night was magical with melodic and enchanting music performed by musicians Ishto Juevez and Ixtapoch Vallenas inside the gardens of the Compañía de Jesús Building in Antigua Guatemala. The weather and temperatures were just perfect, the night was lit by a full moon and the musicians by colourful spotlights that not only highlighted the musicians but also the amazing venue that is the Cooperación Española. Below I share with you some of Ishto Juevez music and video clip for one of his most popular songs and a photo gallery of the night. Enjoy!

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Tags: CFCE Antigua, Compañía de Jesús, Cooperación española, Cumbia Swing, Ishto Juevez, Ixtapoch Vallenas, Latin Blues
Posted in Art, Compañía de Jesús building, Music, Night Photography, People, Slideshows, Videos | 3 Comments »

Corre Carlos Corre

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Here’s a follow up to Run Lolo Run published over five years ago. Once again, there’s kid running with both feet on the air. Also, once again the kid is framed, but this time the perspective is different. Visit the original Run Lolo Run and compare it with todays photo and tell us which one you like better.

Tags: Arches, boy, child, niño, running
Posted in Arches, Children, Compañía de Jesús building | 2 Comments »

Edgar Dorantes Quartet at the 12 Festival Internacional de Jazz in Antigua Guatemala

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

As in previous years, once again I had the opportunity to attend one of the jazz recitals of the 12th International Jazz Festival at the Compañía de Jesús atrium. The Edgar Dorantes Quartet from Xalapa, Veracruz ignited the chilly night with a wonderful performance, a mixture of tried-and-tested classic pieces, latin jazz pieces and original material. This year the Festival Internacional de Jazz expanded to include performances in the cities of Antigua Guatemala, Cobán, Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango (Xela).

As some of you might recall, I love photographing concerts because of the colorful spot light and the play of light and shadows.

I took about 36 photographs and a few video clips, I am sharing three more images below and the closing Thelonious Monk piece. If you’re in Xela this Saturday (March 17), make sure you go see the Edgar Dorantes Quartet at the Teatro Municipal; the entrance will be free.

If you’re in Guatemala right now, don’t miss the remaining performances for this upcoming week. The 12 Festival Internacional de Jazz will close on Saturday, March 24.

Tags: Edgar Dorantes, Edgar Dorantes Quartet, Festival Internacional de Jazz, jazz festival
Posted in Art, Compañía de Jesús building, La Antigua Guatemala, Music, Videos | No Comments »

Relaxing Area Inside Compañía de Jesús Building

Monday, January 16th, 2012

This is just one of the many relaxing areas found inside the Antiguo Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús, now headquarters of the Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, CFCE for short. What I like about this patio is the fountain and green area which make it a great place to have chat. There are several other patios, even a little more private if you walk towards the Café inside the CFCE.

Make you sure add this building as a must-see and must-take photos of on your to-do list for Antigua Guatemala!

Tags: Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, CFCE, Compañía de Jesús Antigua
Posted in Compañía de Jesús building | No Comments »