This type of half fountain embedded on a wall are known as búcaro and they are everywhere in Antigua Guatemala. So much so, that I would easily call them iconic and representative of the aesthetic of Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through the many búcaro fountains I have shared with you guys thus far. … Read more
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, usually near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. Since I have photographed so many búcaro fountains through the years I can honestly declare that La Antigua Guatemala is the city of the iconic búcaro fountains. Take a photographic tour through the many … Read more
Take a photographic tour through different fountains of Antigua Guatemala; there are over 130 fountains thus far. Participate in the Thanksgiving raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this photo of the Arches of Tanque de La Unión, valued at $75, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support the work … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Búcaro fountain or embedded fountain.
It is common practice in and around La Antigua Guatemala to decorate fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Would you like to know where you can find this fountain or do you know where it is located?
The calming nature of a green gardens with the murmur of running fountain make for very peaceful and relaxing atmospheres, don’t you agree?
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
As I have said it many times before, in Guatemala we sell light, sunshine pues. Almost any time of the year you can to Guatemala for the light. Winter is not exception, in fact, quite the opposite. Even the water in the fountains is warm enough for kids to play with. How is weather during … Read more
You know, whenever you encounter doves, children by an atrium of a church or park, you know your chances of a photo opportunity are quite high. Just be alert and ready, with your finger on the shutter release.
Have you noticed the disproportionate number of happy smiling people around Parque Central. Even I can feel my mood changing as I cross the main square. I am trying to figure it what it is that’s causing the aberration, but I have come to the conclusion that the research and investigation of the causes will … Read more
Some people complain about the rains. I used to be like that; I couldn’t wait for the rainy season to be over to come out of photographic hibernation and start shooting again. Silly me, the rainy season has its own beauty; it’s own aesthetic. You have to open your mind to the possibilities. For instance, … Read more
Follow the white rabbit to » A photographic tour of the fountains in Antigua Guatemala.
The fountain of youth! Working children always find a little time to have fun. Regardless of what many of the readers have told me about children working, I am still against child labor. Children should be allowed to be children, to go to school and play. The time to work to survive will come, no … Read more
Often during the photo walks I lead around Antigua Guatemala, I encourage people to enter every hotel, restaurant, shop and building to truly appreciate the beauty of this charming colonial town, without par in Latin America. There’s plenty to see inside the buildings from archways, to the patios, gardens, terraces, dining area, corridors, art and … Read more
There are so many elements of the iconography found through out La Antigua Guatemala in this picture. The lions, the mermaids, the volcanoes, Fuego volcano, Santiago, and the baroque details. So much in this humble fountain. Who can explain the meanings of each icon shown here. Do you know where can this fountain be found?