Necklace Handicrafts from Antigua Guatemala
Necklaces are other popular handicrafts and jewelry produced in Guatemala. There are plenty of shops and ambulant vendors where one can buy …
Happy Days in Antigua Guatemala
If you really want to charge yourself with good vibes and energy, simply head over to Parque Central where you will always …
Colorful Guatemalan Capiruchos Handicrafts
Capiruchos is what Guatemalans called this wooden toys, very similar to cup-and-ball. According to Wikipedia, capirucho is a traditional child’s toy it …
Leather Handicrafts from San Pedro Las Huertas
This past weekend we had the opportunity to visit the artisan handicraft market that setup shop at Antigua Guatemala’s parque central, main …
Creative Business Signs in Antigua Guatemala
Business signs are getting more creative in Antigua Guatemala. If you don’t believe, take a tour through Signs category to sample some …
Stucco Siren Architectonic Detail
This stucco siren is found on the top relief found in the building right across the cathedral on 5a calle oriente. Even …
Fashion Shoot at Tienda de Doña Gavi
I am sure this is not the first time nor the last time that la Tienda de Doña Gavi has been used …
This is Cerro de La Candelaria
Most people refer to this hill as Cerro de La Cruz, Hill of the Cross, because there is a huge cross on …
Mora Chipotle Lomito
That’s blackberry-chipotle beef steak for you. I don’t remember if I mentioned it before, but in Guatemala blackberry is the berry more …
Antigua Guatemala Street Lighting
A simple image to show you the public street lighting on one of the streets surrounding the Parque de la Unión.Boy, I …
Every Wall in Antigua Guatemala Is A Backdrop
Antigua Guatemala is the photographer’s paradise because almost every wall provides an excellent and unique photographic backdrop on top of the so …
Are You Ready For Lunch?
This is one of the busies dining areas on the weekends in Antigua Guatemala as capitalinos descend upon Antigua Guatemala and many …
School Anniversary Parade
I believe that processions and parades are the most popular public manifestations of antigüeños. It’s almost impossible to conceive Antigua Guatemala without …
Texture And Patterns at Capuchinas
Often enough you find lots of textures and patterns in my photography such as in this column found inside Convento Las Capuchinas …
Doorway into the Raw Past
This week I felt through a rabbit hole, a doorway into the raw textured past of Convento Las Capuchinas. Come back tomorrow …
USAC’s History of Antigua Guatemala Certificate
Sólo amamos lo que conocemos (we only love what we really know) is the slogan of the advanced course from Universidad de …
Backroads In and Around Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala has to be a paradise for those who like to bike ride or trek through backroads. There are so many …
Bike Riding Through the Back Roads of Antigua Guatemala
Besides walking, I believe riding a bicycle is the best way to get to know more of Antigua Guatemala. Fortunately, there are …
Soldier Photographers in Antigua Guatemala
The photographic charm of Antigua Guatemala is irresistible, even soldiers feel compelled to take out the cameras or smart phones to capture …
The #Guategrams Photo Exhibition Overview
I was privileged to have the opportunity to show some of daily life stamps I have recorded with my camera to a …
Super Chapincito
I never get tired of telling you how much Guatemalans love fried chicken. We have so many fried chicken restaurants from the …
Foto por Vida Benefits Tonajuyú Buenos Aires
Photo for Life is how I translate this title. Foto x vida was a photo exhibition I attended last weekend. What I …
Too Much Gallo Beer Propaganda
This is the typical stamp of a convenience store in rural Guatemala. By the way, this photo was taken in San Miguel …
Antique door with tiny window from Antigua Guatemala
What I like so much about the antique doors from Antigua Guatemala is their texture, character, the imperfections, the beauty, and that …
Fancy Colonial Style Window from Antigua Guatemala
Those of you with architectural knowledge could you share with the rest of us what kind of window is this? I find …
Lunch Served from a Pick-Up Truck
I have said it many times before. Pick-up trucks are THE most popular vehicle in Guatemala, and quite possibly in Central America. …
Gourmet Guatemalan Cuisine
Take a stuffed chicken breast and add guacamol, loroco and fried camote and you get a delicious gourmet Guatemalan dish. I really …
Taking Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
It’s quite common to see people taking pictures of themselves and things around Antigua Guatemala. This is especially true for tourists as …
Inside Vista of Escuela de Cristo Church
I don’t normally share images of the insides of churches because you are not allow to take pictures inside most churches. The …
Spanish Classes at Antigua’s Parque Central
A decade ago there were over 65 Spanish Schools in Antigua Guatemala. I am sure there are many more now. Máximo Nivel …
Guatemalan Town Fair Food
Believe it or not, there seems to be always a feria, town fair, in and around Antigua Guatemala. Of course, besides the …