In Antigua Guatemala the dry season is known for its dramatic cloudscapes, celajes in Spanish, at sunrise and sunset. One of the best spots to see them photograph the celajes is at Parque de la Unión, the Union Square, one of the most photogenic parks in the colonial town of Antigua Guatemala. Let’s take a … Read more
Finally the cold and windy days of the dry season have arrived. Now we can see more clearly the constant eruptions of Volcán de Fuego and the skyline with the volcanoes towering over the towns of Antigua Guatemala and Ciudad Vieja is more… TAP to see the full size photo.
Winter is coming! Soon the weather will turn unbearably cold in the northern hemisphere. Right now is the time to make your bags, book your ticket and head down to beautiful and temperate Antigua Guatemala. Don’t ever say I don’t give out good advice. 😉
Even though we still get some heavy rains during October and some light rain in November, we could say that dry season begins in October. The quality of the light changes as well as the cold winds from the true north begin to arrive. The days begin to change overcast skies to clear skies. Sunsets … Read more
Welcome to the land of the eternal Spring where flowers are always in bloom even during the dry season that spans from November through April. So, what are you waiting for, pack your bags and head down south where we have the gorgeous flowers, beautiful light and temperate weather to hibernate during the harsh Winter … Read more
As I have mentioned many times before, the dry season is the best time to visit Guatemala, especially La Antigua Guatemala. The chilly winds clear up most of the clouds, the acute angle light brings textures, layers and colors not normally seen the rest of the year. On top of that, you can take terraces … Read more
The dry season starts in November and finishes sometime in April. To me, the dry season is the best time to come and photograph the beauty of La Antigua Guatemala not only because there are less clouds but also because the quality of the light is superb. On top of that, the eruptions of Volcán … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Celaje for cloudscape. The celajes of Antigua Guatemala during the dry season are the best. Oops, I forgot to mention that since last Monday we are experiencing the magnificent cool and dry weather. To me, this is the best time to visit Guatemala and especially Antigua Guatemala … Read more
We continue the indiscreet window series with an image of two Maya girls playing hide and seek at the parque central, main square, of San Pedro Las Huertas. Check out the deep blue sky and the plentiful sunshine. The temperatures oscillate between a low 12C/54F and a high 24C/75F; horrible isn’t it?
Navidad or Christmas is an easy-going day in Antigua Guatemala. Except for the burning of firecrackers and fireworks at noon and at 6pm and mass services, the day goes by in recovering mode from parting all night long. Christmas is also a day of feasting on tamales, chompipe and ponche. Feliz Navidad everyone!
And this is what Winter feels like in Antigua Guatemala: Freezing cold temperatures of about 10ºC/50ºF for about two hours between 6am and 8am [my solution, don’t get up before 8am] and then the warm sunshine brings us back to 22ºC/72ºF for most of the day, except after lunch when we might even reach 25ºC/77ºF. … Read more
That’s right, when Winter is unbearable in the north, people in La Antigua Guatemala are enjoying the best temperate weather and lots of sunshine of the entire year. So, if you like warm sunshine in the morning or colourful sunsets with comfortable weather, Antigua Guatemala is the place to be. So, what are you waiting … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Invierno for Winter. How could you not like the chilly, lots of sunshine, mostly cloudless dry season in Antigua Guatemala which happens to fall during otoño, Autumn, and invierno, Winter? Come on, tell me what’s not to like about it. Did I mention the most colourful … Read more
It was merely two weeks ago that I offered these seats and table as a destination to enjoy the Winter season in Antigua Guatemala and we already have the first takers, a couple from Alberta, Canada. That’s right, the first wave of Canadians and people from the United States living near the norther border have … Read more
Fortunately hurricane Otto didn’t reach Guatemala and except for some cloudy skies we had to endure for yesterday, we are back to our normal gorgeous blue skies, typical of the dry season. However, we did felt a very strong earthquake, 7.2, around lunch hour yesterday, which hit the gulf of Fonseca in El Salvador. This … Read more