Chico zapote anyone, anyone, anyone?
Chico Zapote or simply chico which in English is known as Sapodilla is a popular fruit in Guatemala. From the sap of …
Should Antigua Guatemala charge for filming within the city or municipality?
I wonder if the Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala, city hall or the municipal government, should charge for filming within the city. I …
Parque de La Unión Has Opened Again
Finally after so many months of restoration and renovations, Parque de la Unión was finally opened again last week. Of course, as …
Book Fair at Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala
Every July a book fair is set up at Parque Central as part of the patron saint festivities in Antigua Guatemala. Incidentally, …
Birds at Fountains Are Quite Common in Antigua Guatemala
Birds are quite common around the fountains and water faucets in Antigua Guatemala. I guess coffee plantations are a great places for …
Catching Up with the Writings of Enrique Gómez Carrillo
In case you don’t know who Enrique Gómez Carrillo was, here are some highlights taken from Wikipedia: Enrique Gómez Carrillo was a …
Why is Saint James the Patron Saint of La Antigua Guatemala?
La Antigua Guatemala used to be the capital city of Guatemala (which meant the Central American territories at the time) and at …
Guatemalan Style vs World Fashion
In my opinion, the native Maya clothing from Guatemala are very stylish. Some might argue that Guatemalan Maya clothes are even in …
Ice Cream Carts from Antigua Guatemala
Every once in a while, the readers of AntiguaDailyPhoto participate in a simple creative exercise: to invent a creative dialogue or conversation …
Photographing Quinceañeras at Antigua Guatemala’s Main Square
The Antigua Guatemala’s Parque Central still is among the favorite backdrops for photo shoots as we can see in this picture, the …
Slidshow & Time-lapse Video of 32th Medio Maratón Las Rosas
As every Sunday before July 25th, Santiago Apóstol (Saint James Apostle) patron saint for our enchanting colonial city
Typical Façade of a Modern Antigua House
How many architectonic elements can your point out that make this modern house into a typical Antigua Guatemala house?
When it rains, it pours in Antigua Guatemala
The portales, the long corridors, on each side of Parque Central get really crowded when the rain begins falling. People get together …
Guatemalan Tamalito de Elote
Let me introduce the famous “Tamalito de Elote.” Made of corn, it’s one of the simplest ones when it comes to its …
Rebuilding the Santa Clara Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
The rebuilding and renovation of the Antigua Guatemala is on-going process which never ends. Here we can appreciate the work being done …
Selling Fruits on the Streets of Antigua Guatemala
We have so many different measurements in use in Guatemala nowadays it is difficult to make sense of all. We use the …
Strawberries Are in Season in Guatemala Now
You know the fruits and vegetables are very good and quite inexpensive in Guatemala. Right now you get five pounds of strawberries …
Adobe Façade of Old House
It’s incredible to still find old house in Antigua Guatemala that were built with adobe blocks. I have thought most of these …
Guatemalan Red Dragon Fruit Is Now on Season
According to the NYTimes, “one thing the dragon fruit has mastered, it’s the art of the Hollywood entrance.” The silver-screen comparisons are …
Get close to appreciate more
When you get close enough, everything turns interesting, don’t think? Now imagine if we apply the same approach of macro photography to …
An old bus for old town
Antique vehicles go well in Antigua Guatemala. I wish I could photograph this old bus next to chipped wall or ruin instead …
Antigua Guatemala is the Perfect Backdrop
There is no doubt that Antigua Guatemala is the most popular venue and backdrop for photography sessions in Guatemala. In other places, …
Foggy Afternoons in Antigua Guatemala
One plus of the rainy season is the foggy mornings and afternoons that give Antigua Guatemala another enchanting aspect on top all …
Bird’s Eye View of Nim Pot
Nim Pot is another business that has turned into a landmark of Antigua Guatemala. I believe I have shown some handicrafts from …
Inauguration of Photo Exhibition “Antigua Mágica” by Club Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA)
On July 6 at 5pm the Club Fotográfico de Antigua Guatemala (CFA) inaugurated its 4th anniversary photographic exposition by the name of …
Peek-a-boo!
I saw this Maya girl peeking through the windows of a very high-end cafe in Antigua Guatemala; fortunately, I had my telephoto …
Ask for your Super Ice Cream
These are, of course, the traditional Guatemalan ice cream carts. If you don’t like wholesome food with lots of flavor and real …
The Ever-Present Beetles of Antigua Guatemala
I believe more people are getting VW Beetles lately because now I see them everywhere. In my humble opinion, this is the …
Eating Fried Chicken at the Park
So many people like to eat fried chicken at the parks and don’t know why. Fried chicken, by the way, has to …
Typical Morning Vistas from Antigua Guatemala During the Rainy Season
Here’s a typical vista from the mornings around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season. As you can see, clear skies with some …
Hand-made Signs
I have a soft spot for the business hand-made signs found in Antigua Guatemala. Some of my favorites are the Liquor and …