If you took a trip through the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto, you will come to realization that fútbol is the most popular sport in Guatemala. Everywhere you go there are fútbol, football, fields and there are informal matches, chamusca, springing everywhere. Of course, the omnipresent chucho could not be missing.
Wondering who’s looking up for the welfare of working equines in Guatemala? I know of at least one organization, ESAP, or Equinos Sanos para el Pueblo (Healthy Equines for the People) since I am a regular supporter of their work. Here’s what they say about themselves on their website: Equinos Sanos para el Pueblo, ESAP, … Read more
There are many reason to visit the village of San Juan del Obispo, but I will name three to begin the list: Chocolate, the church and museum of San Juan del Obispo and their tropical fruit liquors. What other reasons would you add to the list of top ten reasons to visit San Juan del … Read more
I have a fascination for bare naked walls that show the materials that are used to form them. Bricks, rocks, concrete, adobe, et cetera, that’s what’s shown in this picture; everything in a harmonious texture. Of course, if we can get a climbing plant to top the wall and some trees on the other side … Read more
Yes, this is another picture taking in the middle of the rainy season. I take the opportunity to show you the beautiful sunlight, the shades of blue, the warmth emanating from walls. Of course, right now is summer everywhere on the northern hemisphere, so sunshine is not extraordinary now, but we have this light year … Read more
This year the rainy season has been fabulous so far. Crystal clear skies and sunny mornings to mid-afternoons with some light rains in the late afternoon or evening. The average temperature is about 20C/68F. The picture above was taken this morning when some rebel clouds were caressing the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. It was … Read more
Surely enough, riding bicycles is quite possibly one of the best ways to get to see all of Antigua Guatemala and its villages. Bicycle tours is probably even better because you have a guide that can provide interesting or hard to find information. Have you taken any bike tours during your visits to Guatemala?
Okay abuelita, I am ready, let’s go… The most creative caption for the image above wins a post card made from this photo. We close the contest on Friday. Good luck to all participants!
Here we have the typical elements that you find on the roof-tops of Antigua Guatemala such as Spanish tiles, cupola, texture, and colorful walls. What I like about this picture is the repetition that occurs in it the rhythm of the different colors, how about you?
You know what, I just realized that there are as many panaderías, bakeries, and pastelerías, cake shops in Antigua Guatemala as there are heladerías, ice cream shops. Actually, quick count on my minds tells me there are more bakeries and cake shops than heladerías. I guess Guatemalans have a sweet tooth. What’s you favorite pastelería … Read more
Here’s a follow up to yesterday post so you can see a little more about the surroundings of this lovely little park right across the Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios also known as Iglesia Escuela de Cristo. By the way, beside Parque Central, this plaza is among my favorites in Antigua Guatemala. Have you … Read more
I have not idea why La Escuela de Cristo church is so important in Antigua Guatemala. The two largest processions from Antigua Guatemala actually are La Merced and Escuela de Cristo. Often on my way home I go by this church and I have noticed there are large weddings here every weekend. Now, Escuela de … Read more
This is the rear end of San Francisco El Grande Church as you walk south, following the Stations of the cross. As a matter of fact the cupola and roof-top details are part of one of the Stations of the cross.Basically, the route for the Stations of the Cross goes from the San Francisco El … Read more
If you are the kind of person that enjoys jogging or riding a bicycle, the roads around Antigua Guatemala provide an excellent opportunity to exercise and enjoy the green lush vegetation, colorful flowers, the aroma of the coffee and gravileas trees while inhaling some of the freshest air you can find in Guatemala. Of course, … Read more
El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross. As I have explained before, the natural limestone-based paints have a transparent … Read more