One of the aspects I enjoy the most about exploring houses and buildings in and around Antigua Guatemala is the colonial art that one can encountered at the most unexpected places. Here’s a colonial statue of San Miguel Arcángel, as we know him in Castilian Spanish, that I came across at the lobby of condominium … Read more
Antigua Guatemala is a city best enjoyed by strolling everywhere; thus people from all over the world can be found walking around town, especially capitalinos, that’s how call the citizen of Guatemala City. Capitalinos hold Antigua Guatemala dear since it is so close to the capital city, yet it’s a world apart where one can … Read more
Experience one the most impressive, colorful and photogenic traditions in the world and festivals: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite Festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala with renown photographer Rudy Giron. Join me on an amazing photographic exploration of the Mayan highlands around Day of the Dead celebrations, the Giant Kites festivities … Read more
Calle del Arco is actually an avenue; 5a avenida to be precise. Even though 5a avenida starts on 1a calle poniente and ends near Caoba farms, Calle del Arco is only the segment between 4a calle poniente and iglesia La Merced. Some might argue that it is even less, just the block between 2a calle … Read more
This is one of my favorite balconies in Antigua Guatemala and believe it or not, you can find at Calle del Arco. Have you seen it?
The early morning photo walks are the best because the quality of the light and the quality of the vistas one finds on the streets. First of all, since most workers have not come into town yet, most streets are clear of vehicles. Early in the morning you find the ambulant vendors that hit the … Read more
Once again Chermol is organizing the Oktoberfest in Antigua Guatemala one week from this Saturday, on September 29. Oktoberfest is a fabulous event to try out the best craft beers brewed in Antigua Guatemala. Also, Oktoberfest offers a fun and entertaining music line up as well as delicious food from the usual suspects: Chermol, Pappy’s … Read more
Antigua Guatemala’s Bus Terminal is so vibrant and photogenic. Watch out though, buses come and go so quickly that you might get hit if you don’t pay attention.
Guatemala’s Independence Day is observed on September 15th and since we celebrate the entire month September becomes into the Guatemalan flag season. You start seeing flag vendors such as the one shown above from August 31st and during September, of course.