This was the very first time I became aware of the location of the table with the antique map on top. The table’s got a map, a nice one at that, and Rudy took a very pleasant photo of it with a cup of coffee next to it. Can you guess where in La Antigua … Read more
Sabe Rico Restaurant, Chocolatería & Delicatessen is a great place to have delicious and nutritious breakfasts in La Antigua Guatemala. The range options goes from typical Guatemalan breakfast, tamales, et cetera all the way to fresh fruits and home-baked artisan bread slices with home-grown basil pesto and bacon. The Sabe Rico large cup of coffee … Read more
I am certain this is not the only grape vine in La Antigua Guatemala, but this is perhaps the only one with public access. Do you know where you can find this grape vine? Do you think the grapes are any good?
La Antigua Guatemala is full of interesting looking automobiles. The Tomcar is just one among the strange, rare rather, vehicles found in the streets of Antigua Guatemala. I will make it a point to capture other rare vehicles I have seen around town to share with you. Perhaps, these are not rare in your neighborhood. … Read more
So close and so far away, that’s how I feel regarding this rolling hill, so close to La Antigua Guatemala, yet I have not made the time to explore and photograph. I promise I will do my best to bring you an exclusive coverage of the things to do in Santo Domingo del Cerro. Do … Read more
Boots, boots, boots… I bet you didn’t know that there is town near Antigua Guatemala where one can choose from a large selection of boots, or even have them custom-made for you. The town of Pastores, about 5 kilometers from Antigua Guatemala, is famous for the quality and craftsmanship of their custom-made shoes and boots. … Read more
We finish our little mini night photography tour with this simple image of a red wall and sign illuminated by a lamp. Depending on the quality of your monitor and its calibration, you may or may not be able to read what’s on the sign. Since we are talking about monitors, calibrations and color profiles, … Read more
I am really enjoying taking photos of beautifully illuminated signs and buildings in La Antigua Guatemala. This illuminated owl sign is very close to El Mesón del Obispo sign shown a couple of days ago. Certainly owls are abundant in La Antigua Guatemala. Can you guess how many tecolotes (owls) have appeared in AntiguaDailyPhoto thus … Read more
About a month ago I shared with you photos of the new look of Palacio de Los Capitanes as well background information regarding the renovation. I mentioned that after two and half years and Q16 millions/$2 millions spent in renovations Palacio de Los Capitanes has finally opened again. The new façade is painted with yellow … Read more
I really like the visual effect obtained by raising a metal sign a few inches off the wall and putting some lights behind it. In my opinion this kind of signage is more tasteful than say a neon sign. I am sure you will agree with me that in general business signage is so much … Read more
In our never-ending quest to bring you rare or unusual vistas from the same hackneyed places, today I present you an example of a new perspective for the overly-exposed Catedral de San José, quite possibly Antigua Guatemala’s most often photographed church, since it’s located in the Main Plaza. Have you ever seen a photo from … Read more
As you may know, here in La Antigua Guatemala, like in many places, on odd-numbered avenues traffic runs North and on even-numbered avenues traffic flows South. How many places North of Antigua Guatemala do you know where you can have these landscape views? Can you guess which place I’m referring to? How do you get … Read more
Guatemala is a country with lots of stews. Let’s call Guatemala, Stew country! Just yesterday Arturo Godoy was sharing with us the photos he took at La Cocina del Obispo, which included a not too tempting shot of Subanik. Since I don’t want you to get the wrong idea about one of the most important … Read more
La Cocina del Obispo Restaurant is located in San Juan del Obispo, perhaps a 10 minute drive from La Antigua Guatemala. The restaurant is family owned and opens only on the weekends. You’d be amazed on the variety of food. Anyway, this time I went with Lomi Kriel and Norman Ávila. Rudy was supposed to … Read more
For those who have never visited the Mayor’s office at City Hall, this is what it looks like. It may also come as a surprise that for most Guatemalans, City Halls are the only place where they can exercise Realpolitik. Anything else above the municipal level is mostly vaporware. 🙁 What’s the highest level in … Read more