This morning we were awaken by very strong tremors, a 5.4 earthquake at 5:30am. The epicentre was quite close to Antigua Guatemala, in neighbouring department of Escuintla. Later in the morning I was leading a photo walk and we visited Palacio del Ayuntamiento, the city hall building, and that’s when we noticed Susana Asensio, the … Read more
That’s right, when Winter is unbearable in the north, people in La Antigua Guatemala are enjoying the best temperate weather and lots of sunshine of the entire year. So, if you like warm sunshine in the morning or colourful sunsets with comfortable weather, Antigua Guatemala is the place to be. So, what are you waiting … Read more
I remember having read in Gandhi’s autobiography that truth was not absolute, rather more like multi-faceted diamond; meaning truth had many points of view. I believe the same is true of events and issues. Take for instance, the ambulant Maya vendors selling handicrafts around Antigua Guatemala. Some would argue that it’s unfair for they to … Read more
It never ceases to amaze me the creative decor pieces people hang on their walls and corridors in Antigua Guatemala. These little baskets with Guatemalan dolls can be found on the walls of a very popular diner. What do you think?
There’s so much to see and enjoy during the weekends in La Antigua Guatemala in December. From recitals, to processions, to posada parades, to town fairs or simply take a photo walk. 😉
When it comes to popular religious celebrations Guatemalan syncretism knows no limits. Watch these short video clips that include diablos, devils, moros y cristianos, moors and christians, beauty pageants, pre-Columbian monos and toritos, monkeys and bulls, school parade uniforms, animated/cartoon characters of a convite charade, and live marimba music. How about that for religious syncretism? … Read more
Come and enjoy the sunshine and temperate weather of La Antigua Guatemala during Winter. You won’t regret it!
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Invierno for Winter. How could you not like the chilly, lots of sunshine, mostly cloudless dry season in Antigua Guatemala which happens to fall during otoño, Autumn, and invierno, Winter? Come on, tell me what’s not to like about it. Did I mention the most colourful … Read more
Winter is coming! This is what twilights feel like during the dry season in Antigua Guatemala that encompasses the months of November through April. If you need a temperate place to hibernate the long harsh Winter, perhaps you need a little Guatemala in your life. By the way, what is it going to be for … Read more
A few thousand people get together at Barrio de la Concepción in Antigua Guatemala at 6pm on December 7 for the burning the devil and the bad spirits in a cleansing ceremony through the purifying power of fire at the Quema del diablo celebration. For about 10 days the effigy of a female devil, alluring … Read more
Over 200,000 Christmas lights are turned on the day after Thanksgiving on the main square of Antigua Guatemala, locally known as Parque Central. These lights are lit every day at dusk until February 2nd, Candlemas or groundhog day. This is great because we have an even better ambience around the Plaza Mayor, the central park, … Read more
Through the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours I hope to introduce passionate baristas of Antigua Guatemala and what their strong coffee preparation methods are. So, armed with this information, you’ll what barista from what coffee house prepares the best dripped method coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino or café con leche. Are you interested in joining our next … Read more
At the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours we will learn and taste what are the best coffee preparation methods according to the coffee and its roasting. My favourite preparation method is the chemex, although at home I use an aero press. Did you know there are dozens of preparations methods? If so, what’s your favourite preparation … Read more
What’s the best method to enjoy the premium Guatemalan coffees? Should you go for an espresso shot or a French pressed cup of coffee? What are the difference coffee regions in Guatemala? What are the characterising of the coffee of each region of Guatemala? Oh boy, there are so many more questions to be asked. … Read more
As many of you already know, Guatemala produces premium coffee, among the top three in the world. Even so, hardly ever we can experience the taste of the best Guatemalan coffee in Guatemala because most of it gets exported. I know, it’s sad, but it is what it is. Exactly for this reason I have … Read more