Tour Antigua the old-fashion way
One way to tour La Antigua Guatemala is through the horse-powered carriage rides around town. If you can obviate the buses, the …
Why is the La Antigua Guatemala flag green?
On July 23rd I mentioned that the people of Antigua are known as Panzas Verdes —green bellies—, so it is no surprise …
A Place to Rest
Inspired by Pamela’s A Place to Rest, which shows a lovely resting area, I decide to follow up with a resting area …
Gothic Tower at Iglesia de San Felipe
Earlier this year, on September 30, I showed you the entrance to the San Felipe Church, which is the only gothic church …
Still in a blue mood
Lately blue has come my way. First time it came as blue house with blue doors and a blue sky. Now, it …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Pirujos antigüeños
This sandwich is called Pirujo and it takes its name from the bread’s name. Pirujos and shucos are the two native sandwiches …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Chuchitos y atol de platano
Continuing with our milpa crops, here we have the most widely eaten Guatemalan tamal(e), which goes by the name of chuchito (puppy …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Hilachas
Hilachas is the name of the dish based on shredded meat with recado (tomato-based sauce), and cut up potatoes. If you compare …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Frijoles colorados
Frijoles colorados or red beans is the second best dish after black beans, of course, in the Guatemalan kitchen. Here you have …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Chapin Breakfast
First of all, my apologies to all those masochist Guatemalans who are abroad and visit this humble blog to get their daily …
Here lived Fray Pedro de San José Betancourt sign
The sign reads: Here lived Fray Pedro de San José Betancourt, apostle of charity. Born in Tenerife in March [21], 1626. Died …
Façade of Belén Church in Antigua Guatemala
No MarieMcc, this is not the façade of my house. This façade belongs to the Capilla de Belén (Bethlehem Chapel) located right …
San Pedro Las Huertas Cathedral
Since Nuno set the mood for church photos for this Friday, November 3rd, here I do a follow up photo of yesterday’s …
Bell ringer
It just does not seem fair that Nuno gets all the attention with his church photos; sure he captures great images, sure …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Fiambre Slideshow
In November 1st and 2nd Guatemala, like many other catholic countries, celebrates the Day of the Dead (Día de los Difuntos) and the All Saints Day (Día de los Santos). The cemeteries, from the most exclusive to the most modest and humble, become overwhelmed with people bringing flowers, crosses, food and even music (sometimes Mariachi music) to their dead relatives.
