After so many years, probably decades, Starbucks Coffee was able to open their first coffee house in Antigua Guatemala; it is the 1,500th coffee shop in Latin America according to their press release. What are your thoughts about the new Starbucks Coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala? Of course, another coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala is … Read more
I am always looking for creative ways to frame the towering volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I shared framed photo of Volcán de Agua from one of the swings found in Altamira.
Finally the cold and windy days of the dry season have arrived. Now we can see more clearly the constant eruptions of Volcán de Fuego and the skyline with the volcanoes towering over the towns of Antigua Guatemala and Ciudad Vieja is more… TAP to see the full size photo.
I never get tired of sharing unique and different perspective of the volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I am sharing a south vista of Volcán de Agua framed within the flags of Sacatepequez [the green flag] and Guatemala [the blue flag] overlooking the treetops of the jacaranda blossoms. I hope you like it. We continue … Read more
For this Christmas season, Calle del Arco was decorated with Xmas lights in the shape of angel’s wings. This is what they look like during the day. You can imagine how enchanting Calle del Arco looked during the blue hour and night time. If I get a chance, I will do a follow up post … Read more
Things will get better, stay safe, stay strong, stay tele-connected with loved ones and stay actively creative. Take advantage of all the extra time to call family and friends to catch up and to lend an ear or two. Don’t let physical isolation get in your way of connecting with others via telephone calls or … Read more
The cloudscapes are incredible during the dry season that spans from November to April in Antigua Guatemala. Here’s what you can expect. Enjoy!
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Amanecer for sunrise. I know I have been warning you guys about Winter’s coming for a few weeks, well, Winter has finally arrived. Here’s what sunrises look like during the Winter season. We normally wake up to freezing temperatures, from 10ºC/50ºF to 15ºC/59ºF for a couple of … Read more
The best sunsets can be experienced in Antigua Guatemala during the dry season, which engulfs the entire Winter season… hint, hint, hint for those already suffering the harsh cold weather… tap for full image!
Here’s a close-up vista of Volcán de Agua’s Crater as seen from San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Here’s Kara, a digital nomad at work at Café Bella Vista. Just by looking at this view you might think the name of coffee shop, Bella Vista, has to do with this vista, but in fact it has to do with the name of the coffee plantation, Bella Vista, which is located just a few … Read more
I came across this girl taking a picture of her friend while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala. I believe my framed was greatly improved by including the photographer facing one way and the subject in the back through a reflection which also includes the top of the former cathedral building and Volcán de … Read more
Well, it looks like the nice Summer weather in Antigua Guatemala has waved goodbye. As I type these words, we are getting lots of rain, probably due to the proximity of the sixth tropical storm, Franklin, which might become hurricane by the time it reach us or Mexico within a few hours. Come back tomorrow … Read more
This morning Guatemala awoke without it’s president as Otto Pérez Molina, the former president, resigned before sunrise, to face the allegations of his involvement in the corrupt structure known as “La línea.” I will not go into details because I am sure this is old news the world over as Guatemala is now the trending … Read more
During the dry season, we experience lots deep blue sky days. The few clouds we get make interesting forms and complement the skies. Often we get to see lenticular clouds around the volcanoes. I don’t know if we get more lenticular clouds during the rainy season or the dry season, for sure there are more … Read more