Yo no olvido al año viejo
We’re at the end of the December, so we’ll be saying our goodbyes to 2012. I would like to take this opportunity …
Have you visited Ciudad Vieja Lately?
Ask yourself, when was the last time I visited Ciudad Vieja? If it’s been a while, perhaps it is time to put …
Tropical Fruits for Sale
Even though Antigua Guatemala is located in the Sierra Madre high lands at 1,530 meters above the sea level, that’s above 5,000 …
Alameda del Calvario in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a night vista of the Alameda (tree-lined avenue) of El Calvario. In the background you can appreciate one of the stations …
The Guatemalan Economy Index Measured by The Fireworks Burning
Since Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are the perfect night for fireworks and firecrackers lovers with colourful and loud explosions going …
The chucho is part of the Guatemalan landscape
Honestly, I can not think of the Guatemalan landscape without the omnipresent chucho; that’s what we call the mutt or street dog …
Guatemalan Christmas Breakfast
Here’s a typical Guatemalan breakfast for Christmas, which is normally a quite day except for the fireworks and firecrackers which begin at …
Guatemalan Nativity Scene for Christmas Eve
Guatemalans begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes) around December 15; a tradition that was brought to Guatemala by Santo Hermano Pedro …
Christmas Lights at Central Park in Antigua Guatemala
This is what the Christmas lighting decoration of Antigua Guatemala’s Parque Central looks like at night. Enjoy the wonderful ambience of the …
Fuente de las Sirenas Around Christmas time
The Plaza Mayor, main plaza, or Parque Central as we normally refer to main square in Antigua Guatemala is among the best …
13 Baktun Ceremony in Antigua Guatemala
All of Guatemala celebrated the end of the long count Mayan calendar and the beginning of the new era. There were events …
Message to the Sky and to 13 Baktun
For the second time this year, hot air paper balloons where released on the star-lit night right in front of Antigua Guatemala …
Typical Guatemalan Nativity Scene
This is also the season of posadas (shelter quest) and nacimientos (nativity scenes) in Latin America, Guatemala and more specifically Antigua Guatemala. …
Alameda Santa Rosa in Antigua Guatemala
When was the last time you strolled on Alameda Santa Rosa during the dry season? If you haven’t taken a stroll in …
Guatemala is always green
Look at the light and look a the vibrant greens found in Antigua Guatemala almost at the end autumn and commencement of …
