Have you noticed the disproportionate number of happy smiling people around Parque Central. Even I can feel my mood changing as I cross the main square. I am trying to figure it what it is that’s causing the aberration, but I have come to the conclusion that the research and investigation of the causes will … Read more
The majestic eruptions of Fuego volcano sometimes meet with the right combination of cloud formation and blue hour or golden hour as it is the case here. My favourite time period to capture the over 10 daily eruptions of Fuego volcano is between 5am to 7pm during the dry season, although the rain season can … Read more
Did you know that a large segment of the population of Guatemala work in the informal economy. This is one more reason why Guatemala has such low tax collection compared to other countries. Are you interested in the hard figures?
I have to admit I like the presentation of chicken tikka masala from Pushkar much better. At this venue the marinated chicken tikka chunks are blended into a curry sauce with yoghurt and cream base. Served with rice for Q89/$12. The naan and lassi are sold here for Q25/$3.27 and Q30/$4.05 respectively for a grand … Read more
The chicken tikka masala series is long over due. It was long-time loyal reader El Canche who actually sponsored the fund for this series. THANKS A LOT Canche. Anyhow, the goal of the chicken tikka masala series was to taste this dish at all the different Indian restaurants in Antigua Guatemala. At the time the … Read more
Don’t laugh! It could happen; you never know. Or perhaps they’re simply catching up with homework while someone documents the meet-up with a selfie. What do you think? Now, if you don’t know what I am talking about, don’t miss the tv series Mr. Robot. Enjoy!
The creative and artistic spot lighting of the ruins and monuments of Antigua Guatemala gives you two for the price of one. Let me explain, you can appreciate the beauty of colonial baroque architecture during the day and at night enjoy the drama and created by the play of light and shadows. This is a … Read more
Once again it seems like it’s going to be a very dry year in Antigua Guatemala. We still have September, hurricane season month, to get some rains. Of course, I am not complaining as many of you know, my favourite season is the dry season. Anyhow, this is what sunrises look like in Antigua Guatemala. … Read more
Once again we have a premium hot dog joint in Antigua Guatemala. After we lost Wurst Eck and Jardín Bavaria and countless other joints, we were once again without a place to have premium German, Danish and Italian sausages, that is until Randy’s Sausages opened a few months back. The value and price point is … Read more
I never get tired of recommending people to enter every shop, restaurant, hotel, building with public access in Antigua Guatemala to find the hidden gems and beauty beyond the doorways. Check this decoration tree, for instance, for the new location for the Korean restaurant Miso. Even though the flowers are fake, the combination of color … Read more
Inspired by the pop-up restaurant movement of Europe and North America, chief chef Rodrigo Aguilar of Por Q’ Comemos has popped up in Antigua Guatemala at Coffee Bloom with the collaboration with different chefs to achieve a new vision of contemporary Guatemalan cuisine. The idea is to create special events changing the location often to … Read more
This is the third presentation of revolcado, a delicious and exotic stew from Guatemala. I still think the best presentation goes out to the Revolcado from La Fonda de la Calle Real, shared with you in April 2009. The best flavour of revolcado goes out to Los 7 Caldos, which I shared with you in … Read more
The official color palette endorsed and enforced by the Consejo Nacional para la Protección de La Antigua Guatemala, CNPAG, the national protection agency for Antigua Guatemala has 10 colours, which are Amarillo Tridentino, Rojo Concepción, Amarillo la Merced, Ocre, Amarillo Pensativo, Celeste Santiago, Amarillo Jocotenango, Celeste Colonial, Rojo Santo Domingo and Blanco. Of course, when … Read more
Thanks to author Tracey Parker, a forester, I have not in my hands the incredible resource of Common Trees of Guatemala / Árboles comunes de Guatemala, a bilingual guide to the most often trees in Guatemala. Full text in Spanish and English. COMMON TREES OF GUATEMALA is a valuable resource for naturalists, gardeners and students. … Read more
I still get amazed at how we can grow palm trees at over 5,000 feet above see level. Besides, the palm trees at Parque de la Unión, Union Square, and Parque San Sebastian, where else can we find palm trees in Antigua Guatemala?