Halloween in Antigua Guatemala is becoming increasingly popular, especially at bars and restaurants where often costume contests are held. Calle del Arco is also a popular venue as you can see in the photos below courtesy of Nelo Mijangos. As a matter of fact, it seems that Nelo went to just about every single Halloween … Read more
Whenever possible is a good idea to include in the picture something of known size like a person, animal or vehicle to gauge the size of buildings or mountains or ships, etc. In this case, the man walking by the church of San Pedro Las Huertas provides a human scale for us to realize the … Read more
“Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” was the event of sending more than 500 hot air balloons at the same time from the atriums of churches and parks, especially Central Park and Antigua Guatemala’s cathedral as part of the XXXIII Anniversary of the Declaration of Antigua Guatemala as Patrimony of Humanity … Read more
This photo was taken in the village of San Pedro Las Huertas, about 3 kilometers from Antigua Guatemala. I don’t remember if I have ever shared this piece of information with you before, but most villages belonging to the Antigua Guatemala municipality, if not all, have cobblestone streets. I don’t know if this is by … Read more
So, here’s a typical Guatemalan kite shop found in most villages. The kites are sold for Q1, Q2, Q5 and Q10 for the largest one. On the left corner you can see the straw shoots that are used as skeleton for the kites. Many kids still make their own kites.
The kite season is upon us already so it comes as no surprise to see Guatemalan kites being used as decorations. Through October and November you can find many businesses using Guatemalan kites as decoration. Kites are very important in Guatemala since they are much more than simple toys. Kites are messengers in the wind. … Read more
There are so many beautiful wild flowers in Guatemala that one can enjoy in hedgerows, fields, milpas, etc. It’s no wonder R.E.M. made a song entitled The Flowers of Guatemala in the 80s. Of course, the song is about many more things and has much more meaning than just about the wild flowers of Guatemala. … Read more
A couple weeks ago I called for the end of the rainy season mistakenly because we had almost ten days without rain. However, the weather decided to prove me wrong and showered us with a few more downpours since then. However, I believe that we are seeing the last bit of this rainy season. I … Read more
I saw this man having chuchitos and atol de arroz con chocolate while having his shoes shone and I thought he was having a difficult time trying to put his atol on the stool without dropping the chuchitos. Of course, I had to pull out my camera and capture the scene for you. This is … Read more
Todo arde si le aplicas la chispa adecuada… that’s the line from the song “La Chispa Adecuada” by Héroes del Silencio, a Spanish band from the 90s which is very popular in Guatemala. By the way, the lead singer, Enrique Bunbury went on to a successful solo career. Many people say Bunbury owns a house … Read more
Graffiti and Stencil street art is not commonly found in Antigua Guatemala, so every time I find one I capture it with my camera. That is because of the ephemeral nature of graffiti and stencil art. A few captures found in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto are Rigoberta Menchú for President from 2007, and Wonder Woman … Read more
Now, be honest, don’t you wish this was the entrance to your home? I know I do. I normally like very minimalist architecture, sober and elegant, but this baroque arches and façade details win me over. By the way, in case you don’t know what are we looking at, this is the entrance to the … Read more
This has to be the most creative business sign I have ever seen. I found this sign in San Juan del Obispo village, world-famous for their chocolate and fruit liquors. The nispero liquor is among my favorites. Next time you visit Antigua Guatemala, reserve a couple of hours to go visit San Juan del Obispo … Read more
Whenever you come across people riding horses or donkeys over the cobblestone streets of La Antigua Guatemala you feel like you are for real in the 16th and 17th Centuries. One of things I love about living in Antigua Guatemala is the fact that one gets to experience different eras and lifestyles juxtaposed at the … Read more
It’s been several weeks since I shared a FREE wallpaper with you, almost a month. We have to fix that. So here’s a typical red wall from Antigua Guatemala, or wallpaper full of contrasts; how many can you see. You can download the 16:9 aspect ratio free wallpaper by clicking here. Of course, if you … Read more