Antigua Guatemala Coffee Houses
We are so fortunate to have over a dozen delightful coffee houses in La Antigua Guatemala; each with its own flare and …
I wish you were here!
It was merely two weeks ago that I offered these seats and table as a destination to enjoy the Winter season in …
Coca-Cola logo on public lighting posts in Antigua Guatemala
How about a Coca Cola sign at every light post in Antigua Guatemala? How was this approved? What are your thoughts?
Guatemalan Breakfast Anyone, Anyone?
Black beans, eggs, fried plantains slices, fresh cheese and cream are among the staple ingredients of the Guatemalan breakfast. You can also …
Portraits of Street Vendors — Potato and Plantain Chips
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Plataninas for fried plantain chips. Papalinas, plataninas and yuquitas, potato chips, plantain chips …
Today’s panoramic view of volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala
Fortunately hurricane Otto didn’t reach Guatemala and except for some cloudy skies we had to endure for yesterday, we are back to …
Mayan family in a hurry
Oh what a wonderful combination of just the right ingredients is this charming and photogenic city we call now La Antigua Guatemala. …
Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala During the Dry Season
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Crepúsculo or twilight. Once again we are experiencing some sunset clouds, celajes pues, as …
Rellenitos anyone, anyone?
Today I only have rellenitos at Q5/$0.60 per piece for you. I deliver the world over, 30 minutes or it’s free. Minimum …
Guatemalan Daily Lunch Special — Pollo Empanizado
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish phrase of the day: Menú del día for daily lunch special. Even though there are plenty fast-food restaurants …
The Fast-food Invasion
What are some of the most noticeable changes I have witness in Antigua Guatemala over the past decade. Well, the saddest is …
Everyday Antigua Guatemala — The Necklace Transaction
Did you guys know that 75% of the economy in Guatemala is informal, meaning the majority of the people do not hold …
Winter Sunshine Anyone, Anyone?
As I have said it many times before, in Guatemala we sell light, sunshine pues. Almost any time of the year you …
Antigua Guatemala Rooftop View During Winter
One of the most striking features of the Winter season in Guatemala is how much sunshine we get. Perhaps, we notice it …
Post Card from Pilas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala
Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, is quite possibly the most romantic spot in Antigua Guatemala. Teenagers …
