Street Fashion Style from Antigua Guatemala
Every sidewalk is a fashion show cat walk in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
Month: November 2019
Pre-Hispanic Dances at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
Every week there’s something exciting to experience in Antigua Guatemala. This Thursday for instance we had Pre-Hispanic Dances in front of the Real Palacio, right across from the Parque Central. On Calle del Arco the lights were out so we can experience Antigua Estelar [Stelar Antigua], a night to see the stars and practice night … Read more
Street Photo Shoots at Landmarks of Antigua Guatemala
At the beginning of the year I started offering two kinds of Street Photo Shoots for those looking to take home professional photographs at Antigua Guatemala landmarks and iconic spots or portraits with colorful backdrops provided by the many walls, textures and doors found in this charming city. I am happy to report that this … Read more
Antigua Photo Walks for Groups
Introduce groups to La Antigua Guatemala and the country of Guatemala through the fun Antigua Photo Walks. It’s also a great primer photo workshop to learn the do’s and don’ts of photographing people on the streets of Guatemala.Often Spanish students and volunteer groups take part of the photo walks for a quick immersion and fun … Read more
Walk This Way… Take 2!
Did you know that the sign regulation of Antigua Guatemala mandates that signs must me handmade and only metal, wood or ceramic can be used in the making.
Walk This Way!
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Framed Volcán de Fuego Eruption
The continuous eruptions of Volcán de Fuego are best appreciated during the dry season when there are less clouds in the skyline. This framed vista of Fuego erupting was made during a recent photo walk where I was sharing some of my best spots to photograph the hyperactive Fuego volcano.
Façade of Ruins of San José El Viejo at Night
I never get tired of sharing with you different vistas of the ruins in and around Antigua Guatemala. The other day while leading a night photography walk that focused on the architectonic façades, we captured this night vista of Ruinas de San José El Viejo. How about having a beautiful print of this ruins façade … Read more
The Remains of the Flower Festival
Even though the Flower Festival is held on the weekend only, there are still remains of the flower arrangements and decorations all over town.
The Little Prince and Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry‘s The Little Prince is based on the surroundings of Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlan? Let me know if you would like to hear the story behind it and I will update this post to include everything I know about it. Spoiler alert: the tale includes two love stories, another … Read more
I Love Antigua… How About You?
This year theme for the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala was The Little Prince as it’s claimed that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was inspired to write The Little Prince while convalescing in Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán. The Little Prince (French: ”Le Petit Prince”), first published in 1943, was voted the best book of 20th century in France, and maintains … Read more
Flower Decorations at Parque Central
With each new edition of the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala, the flower arrangements and decorations become more complex and elaborate; the creativity of the Panzas Verdes is certainly always blooming.
Fountains Decorated with Flowers in Antigua Guatemala
It is common practice in and around La Antigua Guatemala to decorate fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Would you like to know where you can find this fountain or do you know where it is located?
New Look for an Old Coffee House
Can you guess what is the name of this coffee house from Antigua Guatemala? It was recently renovated with a more classic rustic look.
Mayan Word of the Day: Xibalbá
Xibalbá is described in the Popol Vuh as a court below the surface of the Earth associated with death and with twelve gods or powerful rulers known as the Lords of Xibalba (source: Wikipedia). The Maya believed that Ceiba trees were portals to Xibalbá (The Underworld).