Hector’s Bistro has now a delicious selection of lunch specials for Q65 which includes the main dish, salad or fries and a drink. If you browse the Antigua Daily Photo archives you will know that I have been a fan of Hector’s gourmet cuisine since early 2009 when there wasn’t even a sign or name … Read more
Some people erroneously believe that pupusas are only a dish from El Salvador. In one way or another the food known as pupusas can be found in Mexico and Central America. You could argue that arepas are a kind of pupusas. In fact, you browse the archives where I have shown you Guatemalan pupusas known … Read more
It seems that every time I blink a new taco shop pops up in Antigua Guatemala. Mariachis Taco Shop is the latest kid in the block, located on the corner of 6a calle poniente and Alameda Santa Lucía. Can you list all the taco shops in Antigua Guatemala? You will need all your fingers and … Read more
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Biblioteca for library. In Spanish Librería is a bookshop. This sign is the library entrance of the Antiguo Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús building, located one block west of the Parque Central. By the way, in this library you are allowed to check out two … Read more
That’s right, in La Antigua Guatemala easy does it. We don’t do fast anything, especially food. And if you drive in Antigua Guatemala, fast will only get you a broken suspension and vehicle. Take a hint from this couple taking it easy on their way home.
Through the Antigua Photo Walks I am able to share some hidden gems of Antigua Guatemala with visitors looking to go beyond the tourist’s usual spots. How about our own La Antigua sign at a rooftop with incredible panoramic views of the city and surrounding volcanoes? Make sure you join me in a photo walk … Read more
For this #TBT or Throw Back Thursday we are going back all the way to the 1880s with this portrait of a Guatemalan mother and son from the 1880s made by renown photographer Emilio Herbruger Sr. Notice how in all the antiques portraits people are leaning on a table, chair or podium. The reason is … Read more