Día del Ejercito is a Guatemalan holiday observed on June 30. Even though the holiday actually commemorates the Liberal Revolution of 1871 which weakened and expelled many of the power of many religious orders in Guatemala, the actual name for the holiday leaves many unhappy as Guatemalans have had a horrible and bloody relationship with … Read more
Did you know that the slogan of Antigua Guatemala is the city of the perpetual roses? That’s right, although nowadays you find more bougainvilleas adorning the walls of the city, at one point in history, roses were all the rage. Still today, roses are the most popular flowers sold in the mercado and around town. … Read more
The Antigua Guatemala villages of San Pedro Las Huertas, San Juan del Obispo and San Pedro El Panorama are having the patron-saint town fairs right now. So, if you’re in town and want to experience the typical ferias in Guatemala, this this perfect time. Enjoy Follow the white rabbit to » see dozen of town … Read more
At the early stages of Antigua Daily Photo I used to share many photos from corners of Antigua Guatemala. I still do, but with less frequency. If you want to take a photographic tour through the many corner found in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto, follow the link below. Follow the white rabbit to »
The new garden areas, plants, flowers and fences of Parque Central, the main square, of Antigua Guatemala have given the central park a new look, with more clean vista in and out of the plaza mayor. I guess, we all can go back to photograph the parque central again; strive to find its new angles … Read more
In the mercado municipal of Antigua Guatemala you can find quite a few booths that offer movie selections similar to what you might find through the Red Box Movies, except here you take the discs home and you don’t have to return them. You may argue that this practice is so wrong, but when you … Read more
First of all, go out with your camera during the golden hours of the morning and afternoon. The quality light of the golden hour will make for better images. Try to frame artistically your pictures as often as possible. Make sure your photos include a healthy amount of shadows and light and if you can … Read more
Good afternoon from the lovely and peaceful Antigua Guatemala. How are things where you live? Follow the white rabbit to » to a few dozen panoramic vistas in and around Antigua Guatemala.
You can never get bored with the signs you find in Antigua Guatemala. If you don’t believe me, take a photographic tour through the 175 posts with signs from Antigua Guatemala. Follow the white rabbit to » to food options found in Antigua Guatemala.
You pick the color palette that best suits your needs and hue preferences. The choices are the textured wall colours, the Mayan huipil and the flowers. What’s going to be for you? Follow the white rabbit to » to more samples of the colours of the enchanting Antigua Guatemala.
During the Secrets of Antigua Guatemala photo walk I often encourage people to go inside every restaurant, hotel, shop, cultural center, et cetera, to get an idea of what the former houses and homes looked like inside not long ago. If you fail to this, you leave Antigua Guatemala with only 20% of the beauty … Read more
Once again there was an artisans town fair around Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala. Unlike previews town fairs, this time the tents were place on the closed down street in front of the Real Palacio de los Capitanes. I imagine this is because ever since the main square underwent a facelift, the municipal authorities are … Read more
Some people complain about the rains. I used to be like that; I couldn’t wait for the rainy season to be over to come out of photographic hibernation and start shooting again. Silly me, the rainy season has its own beauty; it’s own aesthetic. You have to open your mind to the possibilities. For instance, … Read more
One of the benefits of having convenience stores, or tiendas as we call them here, it is fact that if you need to cool down, most tiendas will have a few beverage choices for you. This is perfect for the upcoming canícula or dog days, right? Follow the white rabbit to » to take a … Read more
How much for a 30-egg carton of eggs in the mercado of Antigua Guatemala? Well, it depends on the size, the price range is Q15/$2 to Q30/$4 from small to large respectively. You also pay a little extra if you want patio/garden hen eggs. How much is a carton of 30 eggs where you live? … Read more