Month: December 2012

Yo no olvido al año viejo

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We’re at the end of the December, so we’ll be saying our goodbyes to 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who have left comments or sent feedback. I want to send a big THANK YOU to all of you who supported my efforts. A very special THANK … Read more

Have you visited Ciudad Vieja Lately?

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Ask yourself, when was the last time I visited Ciudad Vieja? If it’s been a while, perhaps it is time to put it in your list of places visit soon. Especially around the Christmas season since Ciudad Vieja has all kinds activities and events for the season, such as their patron town fair around December … Read more

Alameda del Calvario in Antigua Guatemala

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Here’s a night vista of the Alameda (tree-lined avenue) of El Calvario. In the background you can appreciate one of the stations of the cross and the moon hiding behind the coffee plantation. I like how through the different lights one can see different layers in what would be an otherwise two dimensional image. What … Read more

The Guatemalan Economy Index Measured by The Fireworks Burning

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Rudy Giron: AntiguaDailyPhoto.com &emdash; Christmas Eve is for the fireworks lovers

Since Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are the perfect night for fireworks and firecrackers lovers with colourful and loud explosions going off all night long, especially so around midnight. One could measure the state of the Guatemalan economy by amount for pólvora, fireworks powder, burnt on these nights. The overall feeling this year is that the cohetiza, burning of firecrackers and fireworks, was minimal when compare to previous years. Some people also mentioned coffee harvesting is down as well.

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The chucho is part of the Guatemalan landscape

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Honestly, I can not think of the Guatemalan landscape without the omnipresent chucho; that’s what we call the mutt or street dog in Guatemala and in Mesoamerica in general. Tell me, if you have visited Guatemala in the past, could you imagine the landscape without the mutts roaming the streets of every little town? Can … Read more

Guatemalan Christmas Breakfast

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Here’s a typical Guatemalan breakfast for Christmas, which is normally a quite day except for the fireworks and firecrackers which begin at 12am and continue through the night until dawn and for 10 minutes at 12pm again. Christmas in Guatemala is a family day, an occasion for strengthening the family bonds. Christmas is also a … Read more

Guatemalan Nativity Scene for Christmas Eve

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Guatemalans begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes) around December 15; a tradition that was brought to Guatemala by Santo Hermano Pedro de Betancourt and then spread to the rest of America (the continent). One important aspect of nacimientos is that baby Jesus is missing from the scene since his actual birthday is on December … Read more

Fuente de las Sirenas Around Christmas time

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The Plaza Mayor, main plaza, or Parque Central as we normally refer to main square in Antigua Guatemala is among the best places to spend some time during the Christmas season. The murmur of the fuente de las Sirenas, Mermaids fountain, provides the relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the company of family, friends and the total … Read more

13 Baktun Ceremony in Antigua Guatemala

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All of Guatemala celebrated the end of the long count Mayan calendar and the beginning of the new era. There were events and celebrations through out the entire country and a specific places such as Tikal in Petén, Kaminal Juyú in Guatemala City, Iximche in Chimaltenango and Cerro de la Cruz in Antigua Guatemala. The … Read more

Message to the Sky and to 13 Baktun

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For the second time this year, hot air paper balloons where released on the star-lit night right in front of Antigua Guatemala cathedral. A total of 250 globes were realised by people in a spectacular night full laughs and great vibes. This event was the commencement of the 13 Baktun celebrations around Antigua Guatemala. The … Read more