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Framed Rooftop Cupolas in Antigua Guatemala

Framed Rooftop Cupolas

In colonial times, the cupolas marked where the hearts of the houses were located: the kitchens. Nowadays though, cupolas are used to …

Repairing The Spanish-tile Roofs

People repairing streets, façades and roofs are also very common during Cuaresma [Lent]. Everyone wants La Antigua Guatemala to look its best …

Roof Top and Palo de Izote

Palo de Izote is the Guatemalan equivalent of the Joshua tree. In fact, Palo de Izote is the Mesoamerican cousin of the …

Santo Domingo Del Cerro

So close and so far away, that’s how I feel regarding this rolling hill, so close to La Antigua Guatemala, yet I …

Spanish Tiles Roofs

I am sure I am not the only one who enjoys looking at the repetition and texture created by the terra-cotta Spanish …

Chimneys

Scattered throughout the terra cotta rooftops of La Antigua, keen observers can spy the signature domed chimneys of the traditional Spanish colonial …

Spanish Tile Roof Texture

I love textures and La Antigua Guatemala seems to possess an endless amount of textures. Perhaps the fact that I am a …