Handmade Signs from Antigua Guatemala
The handmade sign of Aruma found on Calle del Arco is the latest addition to the most extensive collection of signs from …
Adobe Walls from Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, before February 4th, 1976, most walls of the traditional houses in Guatemala were made with adobe or a …
Textured Façades of Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you one of the newest façades with chipped paint textures. This one can be found near Pollo Campero, …
Antigua Guatemala is the city of the búcaro fountains
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, usually near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. Since …
Fall is Here, Winter is Coming!
As I mention every year at the beginning of the Fall season: you better start making your way towards Antigua Guatemala to enjoy the Fall and Winter light and colors and our temperate weather. Don’t get caught in the long, cold, harsh Winter…
Framed Moorish Baroque Architecture from Antigua Guatemala
This gorgeous arch is found in the the Museo de Arte Colonial, which was originally the building for Universidad de San Carlos de …
Antique Doors of Antigua Guatemala
As I have said before, “every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture stylish doors. I was already hook on doorways …
Decorated Façade of Iglesia de La Merced
Today I share with you one of the ever-changing looks of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced. Honest, this of the …
Headshots Sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Today I share a few headshots portrait from a recent Antigua Photo Shoots with the lovely and photogenic Bri. These headshots and …
Antigua Photo Walks Received the Travelers’ Choice Award: Best of the Best 2021
Last month, TripAdvisor & Viator notified me that my photographic experiences were a Travelers’ Choice Award winner! Best of the Best 2021 Top 1% of the Things to Do in the World for the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town and in the rest of the Guatemala. I have also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019… TAP to see the full size photo and award.
Portrait of Maya Mother and her Son Selling Handicrafts
I really enjoy making portraits of Ruth and her lovely family. In this case, we were at Portal de Las Panaderas catching up since we hadn’t seen each other for a few weeks… TAP to see both full size portraits and post.
Happy Bicentennial of Guatemala’s Independence
Today Guatemala and the other Central American countries commemorate the bicentennial of the independence. As part of the no-crowds celebrations, the Banco de Guatemala put in circulation a Commemorative Bicentennial Twenty Quetzals bill… TAP to see the full size photos of the new Q20 bill and to read the complete post.
Guatemalan Flags Vendors
As I mentioned yesterday, on September 15th, Guatemala and the other Central American countrieswill be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Independence. Sadly, because of the pandemic, most massive events will not be allowed. So, Guatemalans are mostly observing the Bicentennial with flags, firecracker bombs and on the streets photo exhibitions… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Let’s Begin the Bicentennial Celebrations
This week Guatemala and the other countries in Central America will be celebrating their 200th anniversary of Independence. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, most massive events will not be allowed. So, Guatemalans are mostly observing the special date with flags, firecracker bombs and fireworks… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Fisheye Vista of Parroquia San José Catedral
Today I share with you a fisheye vista or Parroquia de San José Catedral, well to be precise, the side nave as …
