It is quite common in Mesoamerica to bring live music to the graveyards to serenade the dead loved ones. That’s exactly why this small Mayan mariachi band is walking through the graveyard; they were hired to play sorrowful music related to death. Of course, the music is also heartfelt by the living around the tombstone.
During the photo walks I lead I make a lot of emphasis on keep your eyesight half a block away or more to be prepared when you see a possible subjects or backgrounds. In this particular image, we were practicing some natural framing when I spotted the three women having a fun chat; we approached … Read more
Rain or shine, La Antigua Guatemala offers magnificent vistas to enchant you at every corner. Here’s, for instance, a post card view of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de la Unión taken at twilight during a rainy evening. Enjoy!
I never get tired of saying how cosmopolitan Antigua Guatemala really is when it comes to cuisine. Any foodie who takes photographic trip through the Food & Drink or the Restaurants categories will be delighted to see how incredibly diverse is the cuisine offerings in this tiny town in the highlands of norther Central America. … Read more
Here’s a follow up to Corre Carlos Corre published back in 2012. Once again, there’s a kid running, in this case with red wall, rojo Santo Domingo to be precise, as backdrop. With this one, there are three Run Lolo Run posts in the archives. Enjoy them all!
Marimba music could easily be tagged as the sound track of Guatemala. I believe you find marimba music everywhere. Most people like marimba music and some of us can’t stand it. I guess to each its own. How you feel about marimba music?
Antigua Guatemala is world famous among other things because its many ruins; each at different point from total abandonment to restoration. The charming city of Antigua Guatemala offers so much history beyond its streets and buildings, fountains and courtyards, that the all ruins are almost impossible to explore in a single day if you really … Read more
Live marimba music makes this Guatemalan family happy as they listen to their favorite songs. You can listen to the live marimba music around noon in the hallway of the Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala, simply known as la Muni or Palacio del Ayuntamiento. On Friday afternoons, starting at 4pm, you can listen to live music … Read more
One of the most gratifying things I have been doing is giving away prints of the portraits I make of total strangers on the streets. As I have said previously, giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good … Read more
Although I prefer the warmer colors of the late afternoon during the magic hours, I usually shoot in the mornings during my strolls around Antigua Guatemala and photo walks because I like the energy and vibes found during the early hours. How about you, at what time do you like waking in La Antigua?
One thing that still brings a smile to my face is the exposure to so much color as I walk around town; even after 12 of documenting photographically life in Antigua Guatemala. This shot was made during a recent photo walk I was leading.
With over 250 restaurants and diners in 8×8 block grid, La Antigua Guatemala is the Foodie capital of Central America. From Indian curries to Italian pastas, all the way through almost every popular cuisine in the world, Antigua Guatemala has a restaurant or diner for it. I mean you are craving Salvadoran pupusas, we have … Read more
La Antigua Guatemala is one the most fun and enjoyable cities to walk and explore, even with its cobblestone streets. My recommendation: enter every shop, restaurant, hotel and building to discover the hidden beauty and charm beyond the exterior walls.
In Antigua Guatemala there is an effort to disguise antennas, cellular towers and other such artifacts of modernity by camouflage them into public trash bins, plants or trees, depending on size. Another aspect you might have not noticed it is the fact of the underground cables and colonial style street lighting you find on the … Read more
Today’s panoramic picture was taken from the second floor of Palacio del Ayuntamiento, better known now as la Muni; short for Municipalidad. In Guatemala the rainy season spans from May to October. Even though we got a few rains in April and sometimes a few more rains in October, in general we can be certain … Read more