San Pedro Las Huertas

Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas

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Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala. © Rudy Giron

As I mentioned earlier, as part of the Feast of Corpus Christi in the town fairs of Antigua Guatemala all kinds of activities are held, from mass services, processions, and, of course, the omnipresent burning of firecrackers; a torito in this instance. I made this image of the torito in flames and sparks and others … Read more

Corpus Christi Procession in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas

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Corpus Christi Procession in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas. © Rudy Giron

The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the start of the town fairs of the villages in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. Here’s a night vista made in the aldea of San Pedro Las Huertas, right before the entrance of the Corpus Christi procession into church. I made this image and others I will be sharing this … Read more

Public Washbasins in San Pedro Las Huertas

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PHOTO STOCK: Public Washbasins in San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala

Even though I have shared with posts about this lavadero público, public washbasins, in San Pedro Las Huertas, the largest village of Antigua Guatemala, I don’t believe I have mentioned that this quite possibly the largest lavadero in the entire municipality of Antigua Guatemala. Correct me if I am wrong. Below you can see a … Read more

Good Friday in San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala

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Viernes Santo en San Pedro Las Huertas, La Antigua Guatemala

Even though Antigua Guatemala is the top destination in the world for the Holy Week celebrations, many destination through out Guatemala also have processions, vigils and decorate the streets with colorful carpets and adorn their houses with vibrant flower bouquets. Of course, the villages of Antigua Guatemala are quite active during Lent and Easter week, … Read more

First Historic Exhibition of Religious Artifacts in San Pedro Las Huertas

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First Historic Expo in San Pedro Las Huertas

The brotherhood of the parish of San Pedro Las Huertas put together the first historic exhibition of religious artifacts found in the warehouses of the Parroquía de San Pedro Las Huertas. It was delightful to see the community walking around the exhibit to learn about the historic books, colonial organ and other religious relics found … Read more

Corpus Christi Celebrations in the Villages of Antigua Guatemala

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Corpus Christi celebrations mark the start of the town fairs of the villages of Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. Here’s a vista taken in the aldea of San Pedro Las Huertas, right before the entrance of the Corpus Christi procession into church.

Architecture of Antigua Guatemala — Baroque Temple Façades

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We continue the mini series about the Moorish baroque architecture of La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, now known simply as La Antigua Guatemala with the façade of the temple in the main square of the village of San Pedro Las Huertas. Have you ever visited the … Read more

Happy People and Smiles from San Pedro Las Huertas

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If you visit Antigua Guatemala and don’t spend some time in the villages, you’re missing a lot. There’s nothing more authentic than life in the aldeas, as we call the villages. You can move a mile or two from downtown Antigua Guatemala, but you’re moving decades in time when you visit the villages, most filled … Read more

Convite Costume Dance from San Pedro Las Huertas for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Convites are a very unusual kind of parade from Guatemala. The most famous convites are from Ciudad Vieja, Sumpango, El Tejar, Villa Nueva, but there are convites en many places in Sacatepequez and the entire country, for that matter. Convites started as sort of announcement parades for religious festivities and civic activities in some municipalities … Read more