I am sure I have shared this beautiful twist to the typical Narcissus story by Oscar Wilde since it’s among my favorite arsenal of quotes and stories to share. I was impacted by it the first time I read it in 90s, but still impresses me each time I read it again. In this case, … Read more
This is why Parque Central still the most popular venue in Antigua Guatemala after nearly 500 years of existence: It’s Friday fun as usual at Parque Central. First, Tamagochy, our local mime, takes his turn to yank smiles and laughs from the audience formed around his “maleta de la alegría” (happiness suitcase) and getting in … Read more
Sure, often I bring you mundane vistas or things like signs, street stamps and whatnot. This is after all, a website that promise to deliver quotidian vistas from Antigua Guatemala every day. So there, that’s my card blanche to bring you images like today’s; a few people waiting for the bus at the cross roads … Read more
My commitment has always been to bring you typical quotidian stamps from Antigua Guatemala. Unfortunately our beautiful enchanting little town also happens to be the tourism capital for Guatemala first and for Central America at large, so it should come as no surprise that some of the typical vistas from Antigua Guatemala are also touristic … Read more
Last night was the night. Thor, the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing, and fertility decided to pay a visit to the Maya Hero Twins Hunajpu and Ixbalanque who are the central figures of a narrative included within the colonial K’iche’ document called … Read more
Wokco is the new fast-food Chinese or Asian concept restaurant that opened recently in Antigua Guatemala. According to Daniela, one of the managers, the concept is widely used around the world, but this is the first time a wok fast-food concept is put in practice in Guatemala. Honestly, I thought it was just another franchise … Read more
This is what it looks like as you walk inside a coffee plantation from Antigua Guatemala. I thought some of you might enjoy having it as wall paper for your iPad or computer for a day or two, so here’s the link to download the free coffee plantation wallpaper. Enjoy!
As I explained before, carnitas is the Guatemalan Spanish word for deep-fried chunks of pork meat. Chicharrones is the word for pork rinds which still keep a little bit of meat or fat. Chicharrines are pork rinds made from just the pork skin, no fat or meat left on the chicharrines (these are very crunchy). … Read more
The satchel shown above has to be most typical and the most often found Guatemalan morral. You can find this kind of satchel in different colors and sizes, but the black and white is by far the most common. Also, in this picture taken only a few moments ago, I am sharing a typical vista … Read more
Whoever claims that you can not find rich saturated colors during the rainy season in Antigua Guatemala is lying to you. Don’t pay any attention, proof of the contrary is shown above.
In case you haven’t noticed, we embarked on a Rainy Season Vistas series starting a few days back. This whole week I will posting rainy season vistas, it’s my personal challenge to find beautiful and intriguing imagery from the rainy season. Today’s entry for instance can be replicated in just about all the ruins and … Read more
This is what the natural drain canals for Volcán de Agua look like once the rainy season is under way and the volcano becomes a huge funnel capturing so much of the downpour. No wonder Volcán de Agua (Water Volcano) has agua part of its name. I promise I will come back to take a … Read more
Many farms, parcels and properties have a caretaker living on premises, this is what a house for guardian living on the premises look like. Often, his family lives there as well. The one thing that caught my eye was the fact that even though this is humble living quarters, they still manage to have flowers … Read more
Green is the most often found color in Guatemala. Green is our Quetzal. Green is also our quetzal bill. Green our Ceibas, our national tree. Green’s everywhere you look. If you still have doubts about what color better represents Guatemala, take a look at this image taken from the road that connects Antigua Guatemala with … Read more
Green should be the color that identifies Guatemala more than any other. When you’re flying into Guatemala you know you have arrived when your see the green vegetation and the volcanic chain that crosses the country from border to border. Just look at all the different shades of green found at a simple entrance for … Read more