I captured these group of classic motorcycles and their easy riders at Pilas de Santa Clara as I was finishing a Destination Quinceañera Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, we used vintage motorcycles as backdrop for a few of final images of the Sweet Sixteen Photoshoot. I was told by Dino, the rider in … Read more
I never get tired of showing all the photogenic places of Antigua Guatemala I come across through my strolls through town. With over 13 years of daily publishing photographs from Antigua Guatemala I can claim to know so many of the most attractive spots in and around Antigua Guatemala. If you want to bring home … Read more
Years ago when I shared with you photos of the ambulant nuts vendors, they used to carry the different kinds of nuts in plastic bags as shown here. Now, almost all the the ambulant nuts vendors carry the nuts in these hand cart showcase enclosures.
The Day of the Dead in Guatemala is a must in your bucket list if you haven’t experienced it yet or if you haven’t experienced it fully.⠀⠀The Commemoration of “All the Faithful Departed” known in the Spanish speaking world as “Día los Fieles Difuntos” or simply as “Día de los Muertos” is one of the … Read more
The Sun does not rises the same for everyone; that’s a self-evident truth, some might argue. We have this saying in Latin America which exemplifies how we face the self-evident truth above: Si la vida nos da limones, hagamos limonada or if life gives us lemons, let’s make lemonade. Get a hat next time you … Read more
One thing is certain about the daily life sights from Antigua Guatemala, they are full of color; there’s color in every direction you look, don’t you agree? Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Algodonero for cotton candy or candy floss or tooth floss or fairy floss vendor. Here’s also some English-language trivia about algodones. Cotton … Read more
This was an updated version for the coat of arms for the equivalent of The United States of Central America or Federación del Centro with Guatemala being one of the states of the union.
Did you know this was the original coat of arms for the United States of Central America better known as Federación del Centro? Tap to see the full image.
This emblem of Saint James of Guatemala was carved on a volcanic rock just as many of the architectonic details of the formerly known as La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights of Guatemala. … Read more
This is one of the most prominent emblems in Antigua Guatemala as it is the middle of the Real Palacio at the south side of Parque Central. Who can tell me to whom did it belong this coat of arms?
The Coat of arms of the kings of Spain can be found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala. This week I will share with you a few of my favorites emblems and coat of arms found in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy! Where do you think we can find this Coat of arms of the Catholic Kings of Spain?
It’s been a while since our last post on the Guateflora series. Our daily life vista is framed by the plant called Cisus here for Parthenocisus inserta, and I believe Virginia creepers in English.
How about taking home some fun-tastic night photographs of you or your loved ones at the most photogenic and instagrammable places of Antigua Guatemala. Contact me for additional information or to schedule your night Antigua Photo Shoot.
Did you know that Guatemala has of one the most fantastic, colorful and photogenic traditions in the world: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite. Experience this unique festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala with an intensive full-day photo tour. Save the date: November 1st, 2019.⠀Contact me to learn more about it or … Read more
