Chipilín is this Guatemalan herb with a very unique flavor and aroma. In the Guatemalan cuisine, one finds in all kind dishes, from chuchitos de chipilín as well as in pupusas, to arroz con chipilín or simply as green boiled paste. The closest green leaf relative is probably spinach, although chipilín has its own particular … Read more
The mercado of Antigua Guatemala is a location full with repetition vistas such as this jeans vendor booth.
Today I share with you the sight of a booth of one of the egg vendors inside the market of Antigua Guatemala. Let’s just call the shot an environmental portrait, shall we?
We begin 2022 with this portrait of the nutcracker of Antigua Guatemala taken during a recent market photo walk. I believe my camera find ambulant nut vendors quite photogenic since I have several portraits of them. Take a look at the following past posts: In Antigua Go Nuts Meet Henry, the nut ambulant vendor Street … Read more
Today I share with you a photo from Antigua Guatemala’s bus terminal. I made this image during the photo walk I lead on Thanksgiving while I was teaching how to properly use natural frames, an effective use of layers as well as perspective. Down below you can see the photo made by Sergey… TAP to see the full size photos.
How can one not be grateful for all the fresh tropical fruits found year-round in the mercado of Antigua Guatemala, don’t your agree?
Every year October 31st is the best day for flowers vendors as the sales skyrocket for the entire week as everyone is buying flowers to take to cemeteries and for the Day of the Dead shrines. This year, sales even began a few days before October 31st as the national government order all cemeteries and … Read more
As part of the effort to bring the rate of infection to the colors orange or even yellow, the Ayuntamiento of La Antigua Guatemala, City Hall, is moving parts of the mercado to different parts of the city to release the pressure on the municipal market on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, commonly known as market … Read more
In the back of the market, towards the bus terminal end, there are quite a few tortilla booths, many preparing black tortillas on the spot; this is one of them. All the photographs posted this week were captured during one of my Vibrant Market + Colorful Bus Terminal Bonus photo walks. Make sure to book … Read more
This battle is fought every day at every market in the world; doesn’t matter who wins, the people always lose, right? All the photographs posted this week were captured during one of my Vibrant Market + Colorful Bus Terminal Bonus photo walks. Make sure to book a travel / street photography with me next time … Read more
So, how are you enduring this harsh Winter season thus far? Don’t suffer any longer, pack your bags and come and enjoy the smiles and flowers available even now in Guatemala.
Look at all the different kinds of beans available at this grains stand inside the mercado of Antigua Guatemala. The same can be said about the maize varieties. Yet, many people think that we only eat black beans and white corn in Guatemala. You have to remember these lands are the birthplace for many staple … Read more
I only recommend to eat ceviche at the mercado to those with very strong stomachs, such as Andrew Zimmern and Misha Moliviatis. To everyone else, it is best to try the Guatemalan ceviche at a restaurant. If you have tried ceviche, what’s your favourite ceviche spot in Guatemala?
Here I share with you the colours the Spring season during Fall in Antigua Guatemala. As I have mentioned many times in the past, in Guatemala we don’t really have a Spring season per se, or any other season for the matter. In fact, the changes between seasons are so gradual that we don’t really … Read more
Antigua Guatemala is a wonderful place where everyone can have a meal at the price range they are comfortable with. Do you want break the bank on a romantic dinner for two with the most delicious 7 course meal and wine; We have that. Or perhaps you’re travelling solo with a backpack and need a … Read more