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 …
The dry season is the wedding season
As I have mentioned before as soon as the dry season arrives, the wedding receptions and ceremonies commence to blossom as flowers …
Antigua Guatemala is the photographers paradise
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you with so many photographic opportunities no matter where you point …
For The Innocent Victims in Newtown, Connecticut
We send our condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy in Connecticut. Our hearts are with you.
Christmas Lights in Antigua Guatemala’s Main Plaza
There are over 225,000 lights over the trees of La Antigua’s Central Park which are the main Christmas lights decorations your will …
12.12.12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Antigua Guatemala
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe in Antigua Guatemala As I have shared with you in previous years, in La Antigua Guatemala, …
Sharpening knives in Antigua Guatemala
I am glad to see that these nobel professions are still in high demand in Guatemala. When was the last time you …
Marimba Days in Antigua Guatemala
Most weekends in Antigua Guatemala are marimba days. There are quite a few places, private and public, where one can listen to …
Looking for a place to spend your Winter season? Antigua Guatemala is the answer
A cup of the best coffee in the world, sun, lots of it, and great company, either a friend or a book …
Visit Antigua Guatemala during the Dry season
I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is …
The Burning of the 13 Baktun Devil in Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala is a very small town, heck Guatemala, the country, is just slightly bigger than Antigua Guatemala when it comes …
Fresh Fruits from a Basket
As with the flowers, in Antigua Guatemala we are very fortunate to have fresh fruits all year round. Fresh fruits sold in …
Street Christmas Decorations in Antigua Guatemala
Since the end of November the entry and exit streets of Antigua Guatemala are decorated with Christmas lights in the shape of …
The Typical Guatemalan Sandwich
The typical Guatemalan sandwich is simply known as Pan (bread) or pan con carne (beef sandwich), pan con chile relleno (chile relleno …
Hello, hello, you’re breaking up…
Oh the things Guatemalans must do to carry on a conversation via the cellular telephones without breaking up the call. Of course, …
Façade of Parroquia de San Juan del Obispo
I am sorry to be sharing so many photos which basically brags about the wonderful weather we are experiencing in Antigua Guatemala. …
This is the Magic Hour to enjoy the Fuego & Acatenango Volcanoes
What time do you think is the magic hour to enjoy the best view of the volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango? p.s. We …