Maintaining Antigua Street Signs
Antigua Guatemala’s signage regulation dictates that all signs have to be hand made and only these materials can be used: wood, metal …
Fuente de las Sirenas at Antigua’s Main Square
Come and listen to the singing of the mermaids at Parque Central; there’s nothing more relaxing and enchanting than that. In fact, …
Corner Vista from Antigua Guatemala
Okay, here’s a little challenge for you guys. Who can tell me which corner this is, I mean what street and avenue …
Portal de Las Panaderas, Antigua Guatemala
On the west side of the main square of Antigua Guatemala you will find the Portal de las Panaderas, which in colonial times …
Majestic and Sunny Antigua Guatemala Awaits for You!
As I have mentioned many times before, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine almost everyday; especially …
Rainy Season Vistas: Parroquia de San Gaspar Vivar, Antigua Guatemala
Overcast skies are the typical vistas during the rainy season. However, believe it or not, even during the rainy season, we get …
Have You Seen This Nine Doors House at Calle del Arco?
Honestly, have you noticed this 9-door house on your strolls through Calle del Arco? If you would like to see one of …
Gorgeous Morning Light at Calle del Arco
As I have said a few times before through the years, we have the most beautiful and fantastic light around Antigua Guatemala …
Lush and Lavish Gardens in Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens in and around La Antigua Guatemala are one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy season. Honestly, I never …
Colorful and Sunny Antigua Guatemala Awaits for You!
Antigua Guatemala is well-known for its beautiful light and vibrant colors. If you are missing the gorgeous warm light and colors that …
Chicharrones or Carnitas or Both, that is the question
As I have said before, the world is full of tough decisions. To be or not to be; should I stay or …
Win a Beautiful Metallic Print of This Colorful and Enchanting Vista of Antigua Guatemala
Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this Colorful and Enchanting Vista of Antigua …
Sights of Our Times: Walking Through Deserted Streets
Walking is the preferred way to get around Antigua Guatemala as the city still small enough that one can walk from end …
Sights of Our Times: Walking The Dogs
I guess bicycles can be used as another way to ‘walk’ with our dogs and exercise at the same time. Well, I …
Sights of Our Times: Bicycles Are Again a Popular Means of Transportation
As I mentioned last month, bicycles are again quite popular as means of transportation in and around Antigua Guatemala during the pandemic …
Sights of Our Times: Trucks Used As Public Transportation
As I have mention before, public transportation was forbidden at the start of the pandemic Covid-19 in March 16 throughout Guatemala. People …
Sights of Our Times: Waiting for the “Old Normal” Life
I wonder who many of us are waiting futilely for the “old normality” to come back. I know one way or another, …
Sights of Our Times: Part of the Market Setting up at the Compañía de Jesús Atrium
As part of the effort to bring the rate of infection to the colors orange or even yellow, the Ayuntamiento of La …
Sights of Our Times: Gradual Opening of Dining Areas
As part of the gradual aperture phase in Guatemala, coffee shops and restaurants are opening their dining areas making sure they keep …
Sights of Our Times: Public Works Don’t Stop
Everyone is wearing a mask in Antigua Guatemala; municipal employees are no exception. I believe the face mask usage compliance is nearly …
Sights of Our Times: Purified Water Delivery
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Garrafón for demijohn. Purified water was deemed to be an essential service and …
Sights of Our Times: Welcome to Centro Cultural Real Palacio
Deserted streets, ruins and cultural centers is one of the direct effects of the pandemic. If you were here now, you can …
Sights of Our Times: Colossal Volcán de Agua Towering the Colorful City of Antigua Guatemala
Welcome to the New Normal! When you look at a vista like this one of Volcán de Agua towering at end south …
Win a Gorgeous Metallic Print of Tanque de la Unión at Night with Light Trails
I will be sending a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of Tanque de la Unión at Night with Light Trails, valued at $60, …
Sights of Our Times: Santiago Banners at Antigua’s City Hall
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Ayuntamiento for City Hall. Since this year the city of Antigua Guatemala could …