Today I share with you one of the ever-changing looks of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced. Honest, this of the churches that gets decorated the most. Take a look at this night Christmas lights version of La Merced church. Or take a photographic tour through the many faces of Iglesia La Merced.
The Franciscans were among the first religious orders to arrive to Guatemala, 1530. The construction of this church began in 1579, through the centuries this building has been partially destroyed by earthquakes. This latest reconstruction began in 1960. Click here to see the entire façade of Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande.
How many architectonic elements can your point out that make this modern house into a typical Antigua Guatemala house?
It’s incredible to still find old house in Antigua Guatemala that were built with adobe blocks. I have thought most of these houses were destroyed by the 1976 earthquake. I would let you in one my secrets, I prefer the look of bare naked bricks and adobe than concrete blocks. As a matter of fact, … Read more
In the recent photos I have posted here and elsewhere on the social media world, many people have commented on the gorgeous light we have in Antigua Guatemala. With rain, snow, wind, clouds, cold, warm, doesn’t matter, the light stills breaks through and gives us these magical ambience which makes believe you are walking in … Read more
I am sorry to be sharing so many photos which basically brags about the wonderful weather we are experiencing in Antigua Guatemala. Well not really, I mean I am not sorry. However, I am sharing these photos with you, so that must count for something, right? So, it you want to scape the cold and … Read more
One more entry on our black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala at night. This is the façade of Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios better known as Escuela de Cristo. Yesterday we saw an inside view of la Escuela de Cristo. This parroquia, parish, is located on the southeast … Read more
I don’t think I have share many photos from inside the churches and the reason is that photography is prohibited inside many temples. Honestly, I still can not believe I was able to take these photos from the inside of the Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios also known as Iglesia Escuela de Cristo, which … Read more
Here’s one more doses of the black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala. Today’s turn is for Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande one of the most popular destinations in Antigua Guatemala. The Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande is one of the favorite churches for photographers to photograph. There’s … Read more
Whenever possible is a good idea to include in the picture something of known size like a person, animal or vehicle to gauge the size of buildings or mountains or ships, etc. In this case, the man walking by the church of San Pedro Las Huertas provides a human scale for us to realize the … Read more
After close to twenty thousands images in my photographic library about Antigua Guatemala often I still come across many things or buildings I haven’t photographed yet. The façade, entrance and the entire building of Casa Convento Conception for the matter is one such example. One more thing to add to my things to photograph in … Read more
After several previous tries I believe I have captured the essence of this tiny colonial church in San Gaspar Vivar. Sometimes it takes several attempts at different hours, with different light and often with different lens and cameras to really capture the essence of a place. San Gaspar Vivar Church Typical Rainy Season Vista in … Read more
There are many hangouts in Antigua Guatemala such cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, parks, ruins, etc., but Parque Central or main plaza is still the preferred venue for locals and foreigners alike. Don’t you agree?
El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross. As I have explained before, the natural limestone-based paints have a transparent … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, we embarked on a Rainy Season Vistas series starting a few days back. This whole week I will posting rainy season vistas, it’s my personal challenge to find beautiful and intriguing imagery from the rainy season. Today’s entry for instance can be replicated in just about all the ruins and … Read more