Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to capture stunning aspects of the traditional processions from the intricacies of carpet building, to the coordination required to carry a wooden float. These special Lent photo walks will get you to the best spots to capture photos that will last a lifetime. Be part of a very special photo walk … Read more
The doors and windows of Antigua Guatemala are now dressed up with the purple color of Lent, Cuaresma in Spanish. I will share a few more samples of the lenten decoration found in Antigua Guatemala now. Enjoy!
As I said a few weeks ago, often in Antigua Guatemala people when they think of tourists, they think of foreigners who visit Guatemala while in reality the largest number of tourists come from other parts of Guatemala. Here I photographed a group of Guatemalan tourists from San Juan Comalapa, a village famous for its … Read more
This vista of San Francisco El Grande church was made from inside the museum and ruins adjacent to the south of the church. Enjoy!
If you are craving goulash or other some Austrian dishes, you’re in luck because in Antigua Guatemala Restaurante Wiener on Portal Santa Lucía has several delicious Austrians dishes on their menu. Goulash can be ordered a la carte or be had as part of the daily lunch specials one day of the week. ¡Buen provecho! … Read more
If you’re looking for some Austrian-Guatemalan fusion or authentic dishes, Wiener on Portal Santa Lucía is your only choice. They also offer daily lunch specials, Austrian and Guatemalan options each day.
We are very fortunate to have such a large selection of beers from all over the world as well as our local selection crafted brews. Here’s gorgeous bottle of the German beer Licher found at Austrian restaurant in Antigua Guatemala.
Today we continue the new Panza Verde Portraits series with a portrait of Francisco who guards the main entrance to the Real Palacio de los Capitanes. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is the nick name by which people of Antigua Guatemala are known. So, the Panza Verde Portraits is series to … Read more
With every block offering great textures and unique backdrops, easily Antigua Guatemala can snatch one of the top spots as one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world. The Antigua Photo Walks are the perfect activity for those unique Instagram shots! I can take you exactly to those special locations that will make your … Read more
Le Comedor restaurant has a sign on the outside wall that reads: Comida francesa económica. I thought that was an oxymoron because you can NOT put together the words French cuisine and economical in the same sentence. But, they have done it and done it quite well. The photos in this post are for the … Read more
I am sorry to report that Antigua Guatemala has fallen. There has been a high number of “Black Mirror” infections across all levels of the society. Of course, this was bound to happen, how could we not get infected when over 1.5 million people per year visit us; many of them carrying their black mirror … Read more
Today I will begin a new series and category: Panza Verde Portraits. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is the nick name by which people of Antigua Guatemala are known. So, the Panza Verde Portraits will be series to highlight some of the Antigüeños I encounter on my comings and goings. We … Read more
Often in Antigua Guatemala when people think of tourists, they think of foreigners who visit Guatemala while in reality the largest number of tourists come from other parts of Guatemala. Here I photographed a group of Guatemalan tourists waiting for their private shuttle to take them back home. What are your thoughts regarding national tourism … Read more
The 4th Avocado Festival of Antigua Guatemala was once again a total success. 150 fortunate attendees were able to experience and taste many different avocado creations, sweet and salty, finger food, desserts or main dishes, the avocado was the main ingredient of the day. The 4th Avocado Festival was held on Casa Popenoe on March … Read more
In general, graffiti is not tolerated in Antigua Guatemala. So whenever I catch a wall with a message or stencil art I photograph it before they take it down. A sample of stencil art is the wall art at the entrance of Antigua Guatemala portraying Rigoberta Menchú as a candidate for the presidency of Guatemala, … Read more