The dry season is the best time of the year to watch the volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala because there’s less cloud activity and the sky is deep blue. Also, the low angle light and color brings forth the details of the volcanoes. My favorite vista is, of course, of Acatenango and Fuego, especially if the … Read more
We continue our terraces overview with a southern vista of Volcán Agua from another terrace found on Calle del Arco. The more I think about it, the more I believe a Terraces Antigua Photo Walk is a must do for this charming little town. Can you guess where is this terrace located?
Last week, Guatemala’s Constitutional Court sided with the Guatemalan weavers and their copyrights to intellectual property of their weavings. Now congress will have to make news laws to protect their intellectual property even further. But even, now, the courts are siding with the weavers. Follow the the Twitter account @TejedorasGuate to keep an eye on … Read more
Hola Amigos, today I am sharing uncommon vista of the Antiguo Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús in Antigua Guatemala, Former Jesuit Society College take from a terrace nearby. I know of at least 10 terraces with more or less public access through out town. By the way, the day I made this shot I visited … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Celaje for cloudscape. The celajes of Antigua Guatemala during the dry season are the best. Oops, I forgot to mention that since last Monday we are experiencing the magnificent cool and dry weather. To me, this is the best time to visit Guatemala and especially Antigua Guatemala … Read more
On November 1st we celebrate All Saints Day in Guatemala. Lots people fly kites, some fly giant kites. Others go watch the drunken races in Todosantos Cuchumatanes. The majority go spend time with the family at the cemetery. Fiambre is a Guatemalan delicacy prepared especially for All Saints Day and Day of the Dead, which … Read more
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barriletes for kites. In my humble opinion, Santiago Sacatepequez is the most photogenic location to watch in awe the magnificent giant kites of Guatemala because they are flown form the graveyard, with people running in all directions over the tombstones. What’s your favorite spot to watch the … Read more