Some of the new readers and followers of Antigua Daily Photo may not know that back in May 1st, 2006, I set out to share a daily life photo with y’all everyday; that often includes interesting or unique stuff I come across during my very own comings and goings. This is why I am sharing … Read more
During celebrations of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe, on December 12, you can find gringa moms, Maya mamás, mestizo madres and white mamás all taking their children dressed with indigenous attires to visit the altar of La Virgen Morena and to have their portrait taken in one of the makeshift studios set … Read more
On December 12, children are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. In the atrium of Parroquia de La Merced makeshift photo studios are set up to capture portraits of children dressed with the attires of the indigenous people. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post where I will share additional portraits of the … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pascuas for poinsettias. Scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima or Poinsetia. As I have mentioned before, Flor de Pascua, or simply Pascuas are how poinsettias are known in Guatemala. In case you didn’t know, poinsettias are native to Guatemala and Mesoamerica and in general can be found in … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Alameda for a tree-lined street or avenue. You don’t know what you’re missing if you are taking early morning or late afternoon strolls through Alameda Santa Rosa. The foliage and light is so wonderful right now. Have I mentioned that Antigua Guatemala is the perfect place to … Read more
Today I share with you a vista of the morning light bathing the magnificent Ruinas de Santa Rosa. Right now is the perfect time of the year to be in Antigua Guatemala. Don’t wait any longer, come to Antigua to take refuge of the long and harsh winter. There are a few ruins in Antigua … Read more
Today I share with you a picture of the façade and entrance of Casa Convento Conception and three pieces of trivia about it. Uno: The color Rojo Concepción in the official color palette for Antigua Guatemala takes the name from the red color found in this building and the ruinas de La Concepción. Dos: The … Read more
Needless to say 2020 is an atypical year, thus no burning of the devil celebration will be held in Antigua Guatemala as in previous years. For those of you who are pyromaniacs, you will have to wait one more year for a chance to burn the Devil. For those who would rather break a piñata … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Manija de la puerta for door handle. Honestly, I like door knocker much better than door handles; yet I can not believe I have only shared two door handles in nearly 15 years of sharing daily images from Antigua Guatemala with you. I only found these in … Read more
Antigua Guatemala has an enormous amount of gorgeous metallic door knockers. Lions are the most common theme, but you can find all kinds of figures. Take a photographic tour through the door knocker found in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto.
You can find the Coat of Arms of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs everywhere through out Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, most people have not noticed them, so I make sure to point them out as well as many other obscure details hidden in plain sight during the photo walks I lead around town. Make sure to … Read more
As you take strolls around Antigua Guatemala you may encounter corner doors and windows; have you seen them? If so, which is your favorite corner window or doorway?
