Façade and Entrance of Casa Convento Concepción
After close to twenty thousands images in my photographic library about Antigua Guatemala often I still come across many things or buildings …
Magic Cumbia Swing and Latin Blues Night with Ishto Juevez and Ixtapoch Vallenas in Antigua Guatemala
If you’re not in Antigua Guatemala right now, you don’t know what you’re missing. Well, I will help you know what you’re …
Guatemalan Chuchería Time
My empire for some Tortrix! Believe it or not I have read that quite often on Twitter. On Instagram some one wrote …
Don’t Miss the Orchid Exposition in Antigua Guatemala
Don’t miss the orchid exhibition organised by the Asociación Guatemalteca de Orquideología at the Museo de Arte Colonial, 5a calle No. 5, …
Tortilla Time
It is interesting how the aroma of freshly-made tortillas can be so haunting. This is especially true to Guatemalans who are not …
Façade of Iglesia de San Gaspar
After several previous tries I believe I have captured the essence of this tiny colonial church in San Gaspar Vivar. Sometimes it …
Yet Another Gated Community Entrance
Here are some of the answers to the questions asked on the previous posts regarding gated communities. Occupy Antigua Guatemala? Definitely not …
Fall’s First Day in Antigua Guatemala
Sunday was Fall’s first day in Antigua Guatemala and to celebrate that we’re very fortunate to have amazing comfortable weather most of …
Another Gate Community Entrance
Here’s yet another typical entrance for a gated community around Antigua Guatemala. What do your think about gated communities? Are they a …
When it rains it pours in Antigua Guatemala
The Autumnal Equinox is upon us and to commemorate it our mother Earth sent a heavy down pour to La Antigua Guatemala. …
Gated Community Entrances
It seems that all the real estate developing around Antigua Guatemala are just gated communities; these are like mushrooms, the spring up …
Alone and Lonely
Alone and lonely are two things that first came to my mind when I took this photo and especially so after I …
Fuego volcano has returned to its normal activity
As you can see in these pictures Fuego volcano which has returned to its normal activity level of several fumarole exhalations through …
A Chevere hotdog is not a Shuco hotdog
To the uneducated eye the Guatemalan Chevere and Shuco hotdogs are just exotic hotdogs, but to the Guatemalans these two hotdogs are …
Guatemala’s Independence Day Photo Gallery
Have a happy Guatemalan Independence Day weekend everyone. Enjoy the multimedia material I have compiled for you! Once again, we have to …
Guatemalan Independence Celebrations
Torches, marathons and student marching bands parades are the main activities Guatemalans do for celebrating Independence Day. These activities usually begin manifesting …
Gallo Lager Bier Famous Since 1896
Among other news this week was the controversy and rage about Guatemala’s Gallo beer on the social media networks, especially on Facebook. …
A Day Full of News from Antigua Guatemala
Today was the day. Today Fuego Volcano stole the spot lights with the largest pyroclastic activity seen in recent times. The arrest …
Lighting Up the Independence Torch
The Liberty Torches Marathons Have Began. As in previous years, people from all over Guatemala begin a marathon to go to another …
Thai Salad from Pitaya Juice Bar
Here’s a sample of what a salad from Pitaya Juice Bar looks like. This is the Thai salad which is made of …
Colorful Pitaya Juice Bar in Antigua Guatemala
Pitaya Juice Bar is the newest healthy venue in Antigua Guatemala. You can find juices, salads, soups and wraps among its offerings. …
Ceviche La Playa from La Playa Bar and Restaurant
Here’s yet another ceviche from La Playa restaurant and bar, the new ceviche headquarters of La Antigua Guatemala. They have a very …
Ubi’s Asian Mixed Ceviche
Certainly the only dishes that you can find everywhere you go in Guatemala are Ceviche and Chow Mein. That, in my humble …
Ceviche Méxicano Con Corona from La Playa
La Antigua Guatemala is becoming the ceviche capital of Central America. As you can see for yourself if you browse the archives …
“Victims and Victimisers” Photo Exhibition at the FOTO 30 Photo Festival
This is one of the images with which I am participating this year in Guatemala’s largest photo festival, FOTO30, which spans the …
#MiércolesDeCumbia from Guatemala to the World
After marimba music, cumbia has been the most popular musical genre in Guatemala. The phenomenonal comeback of Cumbia music in Guatemala is …
The beauty of the abandonment found in Antigua Guatemala
If there ever it was a place where abandonment looks great that would be La Antigua Guatemala, a city taken out of …
Vote for Nutrition Campaign
I believe Guatemala is among the countries with the highest indexes of malnutrition, so, it was great to see a campaign to …
Drummer and Chirimilla Flute Player in Antigua Guatemala
The haunting Mayan sounds of the chirimilla flute and drums can still be heard at most religious and public events. Unfortunately, while …
An old man with a good face
More than anything else, I’d like to be an old man with a good face, like Hitchcock or Picasso. —Sean Connery