Fuente de Las Sirenas at Parque Central
Follow the white rabbit [TAP the link] to watch a short video clip of the activity around Fuente de Las Sirenas at the moment this picture was taken. Enjoy!
Month: January 2021
Guatemalan Dessert: Milhojas
This is a good question, is the milhojas a cake or a pie? What are your thoughts? Believe it or not, I don’t see how it is possible that I have not share a picture of one of the most popular cakes or cookies found in the Guatemalan bakeries and cake shops. Well, it is … Read more
Colorful Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
The Antigua Photo Shoots are a fun-tastic photo experience and a sure way to take stunning vacation mementos of your trip to Guatemala. That’s what Miriam and I did this morning as we stroll through the best instagrammable spots in Antigua Guatemala for about three hours. I shoot these informal street style photos, using mostly available light and … Read more
Portal del Ayuntamiento in Antigua Guatemala
Today I am sharing with you a panoramic vista of the volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango as seen from Portal del Ayuntamiento, or the City Hall corridor in the north side of Parque Central. I hope you enjoy it and let me know your thoughts.
Sunny Façade of Iglesia de La Merced
Even though we are waking up to temperatures as low as 9ºC/48ºF in Antigua Guatemala, we still are getting the warm sunshine and clear blue skies. Fortunately, a couple of hours later we are back to our usual 22ºC/72ºF. Here you can appreciate the façade of Iglesia de La Merced being bathed by the morning … Read more
Freckled Façade of the Former Catedral de Santiago
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Catedral for cathedral. Here’s the freckled look of the façade of the Saint Joseph parish in Antigua Guatemala [Parroquía de San José], commonly and erroneously known as Catedral de Antigua Guatemala. By the way, in case you don’t know it, in the Roman Catholic religion, a cathedral … Read more
Remains of the Rooftop of Ruinas de Santa Clara
Today I bring you an interesting perspective in the remains of the rooftop of the main nave of the ruins of Santa Clara. This image could make a fabulous wall art decor piece, don’t you think? By the way, all the ruins in Antigua Guatemala have re-opened on January 15th, 2021 after being closed for … Read more
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 15
During a recent morning photo walk, I was scouting new photo opportunity spots when I saw Pedro “El Brasileño” on his way back from the mercado. He made a gesture and before my conscious mind could figure who he was and what gesture he was making, my index finger had pressed the shutter release. That’s Antigua … Read more
Framed Dome of Iglesia de La Merced
In today’s photo I managed to share with you two of the most iconic landmarks of Antigua Guatemala: El Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia de La Merced. Also, two of the most common colors: Yellow and blue. All bathed with the warm morning light of the Winter season. I hope you like it. By … Read more
Framed Fuego Volcano Eruption
During the dry season, when there are less clouds in the skyline, one can really appreciate the continuous eruptions of Volcán de Fuego. 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.
Winter Afternoon Light in Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned earlier this week, the temperate Winter season in Antigua Guatemala comes with gorgeous light in the morning and afternoon as well as comfortable temperatures, mostly between 15ºC/60ºF and 25ºC/77ºF. Would you like to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala?
Antigua Guatemala Wall Textures
This house is the newest textured wall found in Antigua Guatemala. As I have said before, because the high levels of humidity in and around La Antigua Guatemala, residents have to paint the exterior walls often, sometimes in a yearly basis. Often with a new paint job, a new color is used and after so … Read more
Winter Morning Light in Antigua Guatemala
The temperate Winter season in Antigua Guatemala comes with gorgeous morning light and comfy temperatures between 10ºC/50ºF and 25ºC/77ºF. Canadians and people from the US who live in states bordering Canada love to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala; wouldn’t you?
Removing Christmas Decorations at Calle del Arco
Well, it looks like in 2021 the Christmas decorations will put away much sooner than under normal circumstances. Just yesterday I shared what the Christmas lights in the shape of wings looked like and today they are gone.
Christmas Decorations at Calle del Arco
For this Christmas season, Calle del Arco was decorated with Xmas lights in the shape of angel’s wings. This is what they look like during the day. You can imagine how enchanting Calle del Arco looked during the blue hour and night time. If I get a chance, I will do a follow up post … Read more