Oktoberfest is celebrated in many venues in Antigua Guatemala. Here’s the 2nd Oktoberfest from Chermol, one of the restaurants betting the house in the craft beer revolution in Antigua Guatemala. As you can see through the photographs, not only were they serving the usual national lagers, but also a nice selection of crafted beers from … Read more
This Saturday night the cemetery of San Lazaro in Antigua Guatemala was opened thanks to two photography enthusiast groups and it could not come at a better time because the night was illuminated first and for most by a Supermoon as well as steel wool, flashes, torches, flashlights and whatever can generate light. Here are … Read more
Look at all the different kinds of beans available at this grains stand inside the mercado of Antigua Guatemala. The same can be said about the maize varieties. Yet, many people think that we only eat black beans and white corn in Guatemala. You have to remember these lands are the birthplace for many staple … Read more
I only recommend to eat ceviche at the mercado to those with very strong stomachs, such as Andrew Zimmern and Misha Moliviatis. To everyone else, it is best to try the Guatemalan ceviche at a restaurant. If you have tried ceviche, what’s your favourite ceviche spot in Guatemala?
Let’s just celebrate our diversity today and everyday! Today is a national holiday in Guatemala: Día de la Raza. So, I would like to share with you the face of cultural resistance in a world where identity is being erased or blended; in Guatemala the Maya women still represent a strong footing for the Guatemalan … Read more
Here I share with you the colours the Spring season during Fall in Antigua Guatemala. As I have mentioned many times in the past, in Guatemala we don’t really have a Spring season per se, or any other season for the matter. In fact, the changes between seasons are so gradual that we don’t really … Read more
Here, take a closer look, I am selling you the encapsulated colours of the eternal Spring. Winter is coming, you will need these colours to cope with harsh long Winter.
Evergreen gardens and vegetation in and around La Antigua Guatemala is, of course, one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy season. I never get tired of recommending people to get into every house, building, shop, restaurant, hotel, et cetera, to appreciate the hidden beauty found beyond the outside façade walls. As long as … Read more
Antigua Guatemala is a wonderful place where everyone can have a meal at the price range they are comfortable with. Do you want break the bank on a romantic dinner for two with the most delicious 7 course meal and wine; We have that. Or perhaps you’re travelling solo with a backpack and need a … Read more
How could you not get in the happy mood as you walk around Antigua Guatemala when often in every block you encounter people who greet you with a smile or perhaps you see people enjoying each other’s company, even if it’s for simple nut transaction. I mean, don’t worry be happy!
We continue our street vistas from Antigua Guatemala with three women stoping the busy rhythm to have a quick chat. Something we do often in La Antigua, even if it’s to greet and be cordial with the people we know.
The world over newspapers are disappearing or reducing their operations to bare minimums. Guatemala is no exception, yet for a brief moment in time, there’s still plenty of people in Antigua Guatemala who read newspapers, and I mean the physical paper based dailies. At present, it’s becoming quite difficult to find good news on the … Read more
I encourage to visit and to go inside every shop, restaurant, hotel, and building public access to find the many hidden gems found through out La Antigua Guatemala. Can you guys tell in which building you find this particular staircase? Book an authentic and unforgettable photographic experience at » www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com
It blows my mind how easily people get disoriented in Antigua Guatemala and that’s when even using a map. La Antigua Guatemala is such small little town about 9 to 10 block in every direction, yet I often see visitors stoping locals for directions. The local municipal police agents in every corner are the obvious choice when asking for directions, that is if they were better prepared and knew the city inside out. Obviously, sadly that is not the case, as I have observed. How about you, have you gotten good directions from the agents on the corners of Antigua Guatemala?
Here’s a photographic tip for you. Always carry your camera to capture the unexpected images life throws your way. I mean you’re going out for tortillas and then you noticed a group of students carrying their desk to a new location. I tell you, life in the tropics is never boring.