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
As I have mentioned before, it is common practice in and around Antigua Guatemala to decorate windows, entryways, façade and fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Follow the white rabbit [the links] to see all the different flower decorations described above. Participate in the Thanksgiving raffle for a chance to win … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Búcaro fountain or embedded fountain.
As I have shared with you before, this is what Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering from the effects of this long harsh Winter, don’t wait any longer, book your flight today and come and enjoy our version of Invierno!
The calming nature of a green gardens with the murmur of running fountain make for very peaceful and relaxing atmospheres, don’t you agree?
I often wonder how many public-access fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. Also, there’s truly something special about the many and gorgeous fuentes in and around Antigua Guatemala. I guess humans know water is life; that’s why we enjoy it and look for it, always.
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
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
If you have been following the daily updates of AntiguaDailyPhoto, you guys know I have covered dozen of times the mermaids that are all over town. In fact, I have created a photo walk entitled: Hunting Mermaids in Antigua Guatemala. In case you don’t know, there are over a hundred mermaids or sirenas in La … Read more
Here’s another long exposure photograph from Antigua Guatemala. How would you caption this picture?
Your Spanish word of the day: Nicho for niche. We already know that there are over hundred mermaids in La Antigua Guatemala. Now I wonder if research has been done to find out how many fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. How about niches? Does anybody know?
Honest, I don’t know if I am hunting mermaids in Antigua Guatemala with my camera or I am blindly following the singing of all the sirens that are found through out colonial architecture of Antigua Guatemala. I ask because it seems that somehow I am drawn to them and I am not sure if it … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word for the day: Callejón or alley. In Antigua Guatemala a callejón is an even narrower street, usually not very long, sometimes one to three blocks. There are callejones through out Antigua Guatemala, but the most popular one are quite possibly those north of La Merced church. This fountain is located on … Read more