You guys and I are very lucky. Let me explain. The other day I was capturing the lighting of the torches and out of nowhere I was invited to a very private enactment of the signage of the Independence of Central America inside the Mayor’s office in the Municipal building. I mean it was very … Read more
Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons is another manifestation of the celebration of the independence of Central America from Spain. This noise and peculiar marathons normally begin on the 13 of September, but the official day is the 14 since Guatemala’s Independence is celebrated on September 15. Through these marathons, the flame of independence is taking via … Read more
The huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza. This building is now a museum. Also, this is another architectural master piece by colonial architect Diego de Porres. Escuela de Cristo and Las Capuchinas are the masterpieces of colonial architect Diego de Porres, mulato libre … Read more
The atrium of the former Compañía de Jesús building is a favourite spot to have lunch during sunny days as well as during rainy days. Here we can appreciate the immensity of this building façade when compare the Maya women having lunch under the arch to shelter themselves from the light rains. ¡Buen provecho pues!
Most Guatemalan grow up hearing “El Grito” and even dancing the “son” in school events. If there were an unofficial anthem for Guatemala, that would be “El Grito.” Here’s a rock version of “El Grito” by Sobrevivencia, Guatemalan Mayan rock band. Enjoy! Of course, “El Grito” is among the most popular songs performed by student … Read more
As I have shared with you before, during September Guatemalans celebrate its Independence Day on the 15th and for the entire month, thus you can find Independence celebrations and decorations everywhere in Guatemala. Independence bunting is often found in doorways, windows, balconies, etc. The Palacio de los Capitanes in the Main Plaza is a popular … Read more
Honest, I am making justice to the beauty and elegance of this doorway, but I want to share with you simplicity of this luxurious door, made from fine woods and complemented with gorgeous ironworks. If you would like to to see many more samples of doorways from Antigua Guatemala, take a photographic tour through the … Read more
During the first two weeks of September, you can find street vendors just like this one selling all kinds of Guatemalan flags. Guatemalans have many ways to display their patriotism, flags is one of them. The problem with the Guatemalan flag is that they come in all different shades of blue. There is even an … Read more
This photo was a quick reflex about the possibility of capturing a black cat over the Black Cat Inn. Unfortunately I was not fast enough with the manual controls to get it right as I envisioned it, but it’s good enough for showing you my attempt. I saw the black cat about half a house … Read more
Paper balloons have become quite popular in Antigua Guatemala ever since “Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” event during which more than 500 hot air balloons were sent from the atrium of cathedral in Parque Central,as part of the XXXIII Anniversary of the Declaration of Antigua Guatemala as Patrimony of Humanity … Read more
Even the uniforms of Café Barista are sporting the Guatemalan flag. I am not sure if this is something the uniforms always have or if it is their way of celebrating the Guatemala’s Independence month. Either way, I believe it’s a nice touch. What’s your take on it?
This is the typical picture looking west of the mornings in Antigua Guatemala after a night of heavy rains. I hope you like it.
This vista is not a scene from the latest zombie movie of which there’s new one every week, from World War Z to Stake Land. I wonder why? Anyway, this sad picture of the empty streets with the ice cream carts just laying around unattended is what happens when the rains comes down so fast … Read more
This quick snapshot of the huevo perdido, lost egg, breakfast from Cafetería Santa Clara, which is part of the new Panadería, Mercado y Cafetería Santa Clara, takes its name from fact that somewhere inside the bread is buried an egg. I take this opportunity to alert you that former Panadería Santa Clara, about a block … Read more
Tretto Caffé was awarded one of the top three positions for restaurants in Antigua Guatemala by TripAdvisor on December 2011 and it has been among the top choices ever since even though Tretto had been closed for most of this time. Tretto Caffé is owned and ran by a very young barista with lots of … Read more