Marimba Close-Up
Not much to say about the marimba except it’s Guatemala’s national instrument. But, did you know the chromatic marimba was developed in …
Kaqchikel Marimba Players Taking a Break
This past weekend the municipal government promoted the work of the artisans from the villages around Antigua Guatemala through handicraft fair at …
Garrick
Watching the world-famous mime Tamagochy yanking smiles and laughs from the audience formed around his “maleta de la alegría” (happiness suitcase) I …
Nylon Country
Nylon becomes ubiquituos in Guatemala during the rainy season. Nylon is quite possibly the cheapest protection one can buy against the rain. …
Little Miss Sunshine
On the first day of AntiguaDailyPhoto, May 1, 2006, I shared with you a School beauty contest parade with Volcán de Agua …
Rainy Days
Don’t be fool by all recent posts; we’re in the middle of the rainy days. This photo shows the clouds moving in …
Preparing a wall for climbing plants
Climber plants are very popular to cover walls around La Antigua Guatemala as shown in Guateflora: hiedras. As you can see in …
Plazuela La Candelaria
This plaza located in colonial La Candelaria, on the road that takes you to Cerro de la Cruz is the most recent …
Guatemalan Slang: Chaye
Chaye is the Guatemalan slang for broken glass. Lots of chayes are installed on top walls to discourage people who like to …
Man-made Tree-looking Structure
Today’s entry is a follow up to Camouflaging Cellular Towers where I mentioned how fortunate we are in La Antigua Guatemala where …
Stone Wall at El Hato
This kind of stoned wall is found through out Guatemala, especially, in the highlands. The purpose of this kind walls is to …
Watching the Colossal Hunahpú
The colossal volcano that stands to the south of Antigua Guatemala is known at present as Volcán de Agua, but before it …
Children at Playground
This photograph was taken at the entrance of El Hato village, located about 5 kilometers from La Antigua Guatemala. El Hato villages …
Handicrafts Market El Carmen
Here’s another panoramic vista taken from Cerro de la Cruz, which shows 3a avenida norte and the handicrafts market of El Carmen …
Cerro de la Cruz Entrance
This is the main entrance to El Cerro de la Cruz park and mirador (viewpoint). There are two other entrances, one is …