Antigua Guatemala’s signage regulation dictates that all signs have to be hand made and only these materials can be used: wood, metal or ceramic. Here I caught some municipal employees replacing some of old and damage street signs. What else can you see in this active corner of Antigua Guatemala?
Come and listen to the singing of the mermaids at Parque Central; there’s nothing more relaxing and enchanting than that. In fact, spending as little as 30 minutes sitting on any of the benches around the main square can do wonder for your stress levels. Give it a try next time you visit us.
Okay, here’s a little challenge for you guys. Who can tell me which corner this is, I mean what street and avenue converge at this corner. One more thing, notice the corner door. This is something found often in Antigua Guatemala. Which other corner doors have you seen?
On the west side of the main square of Antigua Guatemala you will find the Portal de las Panaderas, which in colonial times represented the business side at the main plaza. Antigua Guatemala is such a human-friendly city; you can stroll, pay all your utilities and do your banking, have coffee or smoothies and cakes within … Read more
As I have mentioned many times before, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine almost everyday; especially so during the morning hours right after sunrise. When was the last you were here?
Overcast skies are the typical vistas during the rainy season. However, believe it or not, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine every day. Of course, if you place something colorful or interesting in the frame, you can still deliver an attractive photograph. When is the rainy season in your … Read more
Honestly, have you noticed this 9-door house on your strolls through Calle del Arco? If you would like to see one of the things found inside those nine doors, take a look at the post 24 Frames of Film: Almacen Troccoli.
As I have said a few times before through the years, we have the most beautiful and fantastic light around Antigua Guatemala during the dry season. Well, I guess I was wrong, we also have gorgeous and wonderful warm light even during the rainy season, which spans from May through October. What’s your favorite time … Read more
Evergreen gardens in and around La Antigua Guatemala are one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy season. Honestly, I never get tired of recommending people to get into every house, building, shop, restaurant, hotel, et cetera, to appreciate the hidden beauty found beyond the outside walls. As long as there are public access … Read more
Antigua Guatemala is well-known for its beautiful light and vibrant colors. If you are missing the gorgeous warm light and colors that are available throughout Antigua Guatemala, put us back on your travel plans. We promise you comfortable temperate weather and exquisite light every day of the year, even during the rainy season, as it … Read more
As I have said before, the world is full of tough decisions. To be or not to be; should I stay or should I go; color or black-&-white; and so on until we get to the decision to either have carnitas or chicharrones or both. Life is tough, don’t you think? Often the best thing … Read more
Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this Colorful and Enchanting Vista of Antigua Guatemala, valued at $60, by pledging a small contribution, of $5 or more, for the efforts of sharing with you authentic and alluring daily life images and stories from Antigua Guatemala. The lucky … Read more
Walking is the preferred way to get around Antigua Guatemala as the city still small enough that one can walk from end of town to opposite end within 30 minutes. City planners call that a human size town. Of course, now that there are no public buses, walking is the best way to get around. … Read more
I guess bicycles can be used as another way to ‘walk’ with our dogs and exercise at the same time. Well, I guess it depends on the dogs, right?
As I mentioned last month, bicycles are again quite popular as means of transportation in and around Antigua Guatemala during the pandemic as public buses have not been allowed on the streets since March 16th, 2020. That’s 150 days without public transportation, that’s crazy, don’t you think?