Fortunately, La Antigua Guatemala is still mostly a pedestrian town, but it gets its share of vehicular traffic and before it gets completely out of control, the new municipal administration is taking steps to put some order in the streets. On the same topic of vehicles and traffic, pretty soon, perhaps in February, the Municipality … Read more
Every year, On January 15th, thousands of pilgrims from Guatemala, the United States, Europe and other Central American countries flock to pay homage to the dark wooden image of the crucified Christ, the most revered Catholic shrine in Esquipulas, the spiritual center of Central America. The image of the Black Christ dates back to March … Read more
Okay, if you have followed the daily dispatches from La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo for a while, you would remember that back on November 10th, 2008 I reported on the entrance of Citibank to Guatemala, and Central America for the matter, since they bought two of the largest banking corporations in Central America: Banco Cuscatlán … Read more
It means hurried fashion or fashion dispatch. I like the sound of that. —Martin Gore, Depeche Mode
Every once in a while you reach certain marks in your life and in your projects and they serve to mull over all the things accomplished thus far and to look into the future and plan for new things. Well, I have reached this point and like this old fellow, I too will be doing … Read more
Today’s entry marks the 1000 consecutive daily pages of La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo. And I thought I wasn’t going to last 30 days! 🙂 Pacayas, known as date palms in English, are an staple of the Guatemalan cuisine. Pacayas can be found pickled, like in the fiambre salad, charbroiled, boiled, and most often covered … Read more
These also make Guatemalans hot! 😉 In Guatemala there are at least two words you can use when referring to pickled foods: Escabeche and Curtido. Jalapeños en escabeche (pickled jalapeños) is a very popular delicacy from the Guatemalan cuisine which not only includes jalapeños chiles, but also, carrots, cauliflower, onions, cabbage, and often pacayas. By … Read more
The first person that can name this Guatemalan dessert AND provide the recipe for its preparation through the comments will win a surprise photo package. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Let’s see how long it takes for someone to come up with both answers.
Caldo de res (beef stock or stew) has to be among the most often eaten dishes in the Guatemalan cuisine. It is never absent from the Guatemalan daily menus of diners, fondas and restaurants. Like many Guatemalan caldos, it comes with carrots, corn on the cob, güisquil (chayote), ayote and chilacayote (squash), potatoes and beef. … Read more
The sonajas or maracas take on a different name in Guatemala, they are called chinchines; an onomatopoeia (onomatopeya in Spanish). Generally, Guatemalan chinchines are found painted black with incisions made to expose the natural color with patterns similar to what you may find in textiles, but more recently chinchines can be found of all colors. … Read more
Unlike other Spanish-speaking countries, Guatemala does not make a big deal of the arrival of the Tres Reyes Magos (Three Wise Kings) known as Epiphany in English; a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th. Except, of course, for burning firecrackers and ringing bells of the churches right at noon, which seems to be Guatemalans’ favorite … Read more
Just like everything else in Guatemala, money is very colorful. I believe I could also do a series in Guatemalan currency. What do you guys think? Would you be interested in knowing a little bit of history and background information on the bills and coins from Guatemala? Can you imagine a series on bills and … Read more
About a month ago I reported that La Antigua Guatemala had become the first digital city in Central America, but I did not get a chance to try out the free public wifi zone available in Antigua’s Main Plaza until now. Thanks to the iPod Touch I received as birthday present from my sisters, I … Read more
Even while doing errands and chores around La Antigua Guatemala, you are given the opportunity to experience a post card moment. Life is good! 😉 There are two volcanoes in the background, can you name them?
First wallpaper download for 2009 from La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo (LAGDP). You can browse the wallpaper category to get the other 23 Guatemalan wallpapers for your computer available from LAGDP. Just two weeks ago I shared with you a photo red and yellow pascuas (poinsettias) and I mentioned that poinsettias were native to Guatemala … Read more