The handmade sign of Aruma found on Calle del Arco is the latest addition to the most extensive collection of signs from Antigua Guatemala. TAP the link to take a photographic tour through the over 207 handmade signs from Antigua Guatemala found in my collection.
Believe it or not, before February 4th, 1976, most walls of the traditional houses in Guatemala were made with adobe or a combination of rocks, bricks and adobe as shown here. If you want to learn why houses built after February 4th, 1976 used concrete blocks, TAP this ling to take a look at the … Read more
Today I share with you one of the newest façades with chipped paint textures. This one can be found near Pollo Campero, on Calle del Arco. I have to admit, this is quite possibly one of my favorite wall textures at present. Do you have a favorite wall texture from Antigua Guatemala?
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, usually near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. Since I have photographed so many búcaro fountains through the years I can honestly declare that La Antigua Guatemala is the city of the iconic búcaro fountains. Take a photographic tour through the many … Read more
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…
This gorgeous arch is found in the the Museo de Arte Colonial, which was originally the building for Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo previously known as Colegio Mayor located in Antigua Guatemala, back then Santiago de los Caballeros, Guatemala’s first university and the third in the American continent, better known nowadays as USAC, short for Universidad de San … Read more
As I have said before, “every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture stylish doors. I was already hook on doorways from Antigua Guatemala before I even began sharing them with you back in 2006. Take a photographic tour through the hundreds of doorways I have shared with you in the last 15 years and share with … Read more
Today I share with you one of the ever-changing looks of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced. Honest, this of the churches that gets decorated the most. Take a look at this night Christmas lights version of La Merced church. Or take a photographic tour through the many faces of Iglesia La Merced.
Today I share a few headshots portrait from a recent Antigua Photo Shoots with the lovely and photogenic Bri. These headshots and portraits are perfect for Linkedin, corporate webpages, social media profiles or to simply share with your followers and family. Antigua Guatemala is full a vibrant spots, making it an ideal destination for lifestyle … Read more
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today I share with you a fisheye vista or Parroquia de San José Catedral, well to be precise, the side nave as you enter the Parrish from the 5a calle oriente. I hope you enjoyed the fisheye vistas of the churches of Antigua Guatemala. Let me know if you would like to see other fisheye … Read more