Did you know that the number 13 is sacred and a good luck number for the Maya? The same principal applies to owls and that’s why they manifest constantly in the handicrafts and arts of Guatemala. Follow the rabbit to the archives for Tecolote and you will see the many different versions found just around … Read more
As I have mentioned before, every year, on 15th of January, thousands of pilgrims from Guatemala, the United States, Europe, Mexico and other Central American countries flock to pay homage to the dark wooden image of the crucified Christ, the most revered Catholic shrine in Esquipulas, the spiritual center of Central America. The image of … Read more
Well, believe it or not, the information about the ingredients of the magical light is available in the long and deep archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto, nearly seven years of daily entries now. Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala are very special and even more so when you watch them from roof-top cafe or bar. Sunset’s warm light falls … Read more
I don’t know if I am attracted to yellow, but somehow in the dry season I captured many yellows and blues. If you ask me, I believe antigüeño yellow should be the official color of Antigua Guatemala. What do you think, should antigüeño yellow be the official colour of La Antigua Guatemala?
How about having a living room window like this one? Do you like the colonial architecture found in Antigua Guatemala? How about meeting for cafecito and good conversation at this living room?
The finquero word could be translated as the plantation or ranch owner. So a Finquero desayuno, breakfast, would be one that normally the owner of a plantation or large ranch would have in the mornings. As you can see the main difference between the typical Guatemalan breakfast and the finquero desayuno are basically the large … Read more
These arches along with the public washbasins and water tank are one of the most often photographed landmarks in Antigua Guatemala. I am certain that if you have visited Antigua Guatemala with a camera on hand, you have a picture of it; am I correct? Estos arcos junto con los lavaderos públicos y la pila … Read more
As I have mentioned before, bookstores and stationary stores are jam-packed around this time of the year in Guatemala since the new school year is about to begin. Yes, that is right, you read correctly, the Guatemalan school year begins around the mid January and ends sometime in October. Boys and girls are been given … Read more
Los Fantasmas de La Antigua Guatemala Growing up in Guatemala, I was often scared down to the bones by tales of famous Guatemalan ghosts that frightened many generations of pedestrians that braved the dark streets of the City and La Antigua. La llorona, El Cadejo, El Sombreron, among them. According to my grandparents, many of … Read more
Unlike other catholic countries, Guatemala does not make a big deal of the arrival of the Tres Reyes Magos (Three Wise Kings) known as Epiphany in English; a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th. Except, of course, for burning firecrackers and ringing bells of the churches right at noon, which seems to be Guatemalans’ favorite … Read more
Oh there’s nothing like Sunday morning stroll around San Juan del Obispo. The plaza right in front of the parish is such a delightful place, with its trees, benches and fountain. If you bring a book and a hot and delicious cup of coffee; you’re are set for pleasant time. Honest, I wish you were … Read more
This is what a typical laundry day looks like at any of the public washbasins and water tanks in and around Antigua Guatemala. What’s not so typical is to see a man doing laundry in one of the lavaderos (washbasins). Este es un típico día en los lavaderos públicos en las aldeas de Antigua Guatemala. … Read more
I came across a group of catholic women who were raising funds for their church. One of the women carry an image and a small basket to collect the donations. In exchange for your donation you could kiss the image and the women would pray for you for a few seconds. If you didn’t put … Read more
The gigantic tamal from oriente (Eastern Guatemala) is the equivalent of 4 to 6 typical tamales or about a dozen Mexican typical tamales. The plate that holds this tamal is 11 inches or 28 cms in diameter. The dough has been cooked only once as opposed to the typical Guatemalan tamales which are cooked twice. … Read more
Antigua Guatemala is the preferred destination for Christmas Even and New Year’s Eve celebrations because Antigüeños know how put on a good show. Normally there are several fireworks and firecrackers shows at different venues such as Parque Central and Calle del Arco. Here Nelo shares some of his photos for the night and further down … Read more