As I have mentioned before as soon as the dry season arrives, the wedding receptions and ceremonies commence to blossom as flowers in the Spring in other parts of the world. I make this clarification because in Guatemala flowers bloom year round. I would say that Antigua Guatemala is also the wedding capital as well … Read more
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you with so many photographic opportunities no matter where you point your camera. The subjects can range from architecture, food, flora, colors, textiles, etc., to the people; the most desirable subject in my opinion. If you have visited Guatemala, share with us what imagery … Read more
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There are over 225,000 lights over the trees of La Antigua’s Central Park which are the main Christmas lights decorations your will find in Antigua Guatemala. Last week I showed you the angels that illuminate the entrance and exit streets of Antigua Guatemala. These Christmas lights will illuminate the Parque Central during the Navidad season. … Read more
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe in Antigua Guatemala As I have shared with you in previous years, in La Antigua Guatemala, religious celebrations draw together all kinds of heterogeneous people and the Feast of Our Lady of Virgen de Guadalupe is no exception. On December 12 celebrations of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady … Read more
I am glad to see that these nobel professions are still in high demand in Guatemala. When was the last time you had your knives sharpen, your shoe repaired or polished?
Most weekends in Antigua Guatemala are marimba days. There are quite a few places, private and public, where one can listen to live marimba music. In this particular case, the marimba players were providing the soundtrack for the weekend temporary handicraft market that set up over the weekend on the atrium of the former Compañía … Read more
A cup of the best coffee in the world, sun, lots of it, and great company, either a friend or a book to spend the mornings or afternoons in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is magical and there are so many celebrations, the best celebrations in my opinion, such as Day of the Dead, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Burning of the Devil, Posadas, Christmas, New Year’s, Día de … Read more
La Antigua Guatemala is a very small town, heck Guatemala, the country, is just slightly bigger than Antigua Guatemala when it comes to meeting people or projects or getting in touch. Anyway, a couple of times before I was reminded how in Guatemala we only have Two Degrees of Separation. Today’s main photo is such … Read more
As with the flowers, in Antigua Guatemala we are very fortunate to have fresh fruits all year round. Fresh fruits sold in a plastic bag from a basket or from a cart are among the most popular snacks for Guatemalans and foreigners alike. What’s your favorite fruit from this basket?
Since the end of November the entry and exit streets of Antigua Guatemala are decorated with Christmas lights in the shape of angels. What do you think, does it get you in the Christmas mood?
The typical Guatemalan sandwich is simply known as Pan (bread) or pan con carne (beef sandwich), pan con chile relleno (chile relleno sandwich), pan con longaniza (white sausage sandwich), pan con chorizo (red sausage sandwich), et cetera. The bread used for the Guatemalan sandwich is usually pirujo, sort of white bread baguette, but pan francés … Read more
Oh the things Guatemalans must do to carry on a conversation via the cellular telephones without breaking up the call. Of course, one might break his neck if one is not careful. 😉
I am sorry to be sharing so many photos which basically brags about the wonderful weather we are experiencing in Antigua Guatemala. Well not really, I mean I am not sorry. However, I am sharing these photos with you, so that must count for something, right? So, it you want to scape the cold and … Read more