Real Palacio de los Capitanes and Volcán Fuego Eruptions
In the background you can see one of the many constant eruptions of Volcano Fuego adding some tension to a picture of …
Antigua Guatemala at Night — Real Palacio de los Capitanes
Many of the illuminated buildings and ruins give you a completely different vista after sunset. The dramatic lighting creates contrasts that bring …
Corridor at Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
As I have said before, at least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes located on the main square of …
Fish-Eye View of Palacio de Los Capitanes, Antigua Guatemala
This photograph was made with 8mm fish-eye lens with only manual controls for aperture and focus. This type lens adds a lot …
The gorgeous Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala
At least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala. Perhaps even a dozen times Palacio de los …
Repetition of Arches at Palacio de Los Capitanes
This is among my favorite photographic subjects: repetition, arches, and Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales. I don’t think I will ever get …
Palacio de los Capitanes will be Museo de Santiago
Yes Eric, Palacio de los Capitanes will be the new building for Museo de Santiago, which is the city and departamento’s museum. …
The Arches Inside Palacio de los Capitanes
One of the benefits of having attended the Antigua Guatemala Brand launching event was to have unlimited access to the inside of …
New Illumination for Palacio de Los Capitanes
About a month ago I shared with you photos of the new look of Palacio de Los Capitanes as well background information …
Catedral & Palacio de Los Capitanes
In our never-ending quest to bring you rare or unusual vistas from the same hackneyed places, today I present you an example …
New Look of Palacio de Los Capitanes
After two and half years and Q16 millions/$2 millions spent in renovations Palacio de Los Capitanes has finally opened again. The new …
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales Sign
La Antigua Guatemala is so full of antique signs that you can find while strolling around the ruins, buildings and parks. Today’s …
Bunting at Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua
I have other photos from the Guatemala’s Independence Day Celebrations which I would like to share with you and since September is …
Writing a letter at Palacio Real de los Capitanes
It seems that in this day and age, writing physical tangible letters is out of fashion. Years ago I wrote a post …
Capturing the Palacio Real de los Capitanes
The long dispute over the control of the Palacio Real de los Capitanes Generales of Santiago de Guatemala by the different ministries …
Palacios de Los Capitanes Generales
Even though at first I didn’t like the pastel yellow plaster applied to the newly restored Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, now …
Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura
This long corridor at Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura, formerly known as Real Palacio de los Capitanes, is one of …
Panza Verde Portraits — Francisco Mendoza
Today we continue the new Panza Verde Portraits series with a portrait of Francisco who guards the main entrance to the Real …
2015 Carrera de las Charolas in Antigua Guatemala
Not often we are fortunate during an Antigua Photo Walk to have the opportunity to photograph such an unusual and unique event …
Real Palacio de La Cultura at Night
Let’s meet at the Real Palacio de la Cultura. Where’s that? You know the palace on the south side of the main …
Preparing The Antigua Boulder Challenge
When is boulder not a boulder? When a boulder is for a climbing competition. Such is the case today where we can …
Guatemala’s Independence Bunting
As I have shared with you before, during September Guatemalans celebrate its Independence Day on the 15th and for the entire month, …
Fuente de las Sirenas Around Christmas time
The Plaza Mayor, main plaza, or Parque Central as we normally refer to main square in Antigua Guatemala is among the best …
Antigua Boulder Challenge Detail
When is boulder not a boulder? When a boulder is for a climbing competition. Such was the case today when there was …
Fair Trade Fair in Antigua Guatemala
On November 11, 2011 (11.11.11 for short) the Feria Nacional de Comercio Justo y Solidario Guatemala 2011 opened its kiosk on the …
Celebrations for the New President Álvaro Colom in La Antigua Guatemala
Even though the new Guatemalan President Álvaro Colom Caballeros, a 57-year-old industrial engineer and textile businessman, was sworn in for a 4-year term in Guatemala City in a ceremony at the Miguel Ángel Asturias National Theater, ceremonies and celebrations were held in the rest of the country too.
Taking a Break from La Antigua Guatemala
The photo above was taken at Palacio de los Capitanes building and in a late lazy afternoon. Let’s enjoy the break.
End of the Year Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala
In Antigua Guatemala we celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new year with lots of music, dances, plays, and …
Walking Among Giants in Antigua Guatemala
Since we are talking about the Gigantes, which are used in Dances of the Giants or Baile de los Gigantes, through this link you will find the agenda of activities for The End of the Year Festival at Calle del Arco. Enjoy!
First Antigua Estelar Festival
As part of the First Antigua Estelar Festival we were treated to a night of music recital, theater, plays, astrology talks, body …
Guatemalan family enjoying a live…
Live marimba music makes this Guatemalan family happy as they listen to their favorite songs. You can listen to the live marimba …
Protests in Antigua Guatemala against Jimmy Morales administration
A few days before the celebrations of Independence Day on September 15th, the President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales and/or the Vice President, …
8.2 Earthquake Hit Guatemala and Mexico
Last night, Guatemala and Mexico were hit by an 8.2 earthquake at 10:49pm local time. It was quite long, over 3 minutes …
The Confusing Parking Ordinances of La Antigua Guatemala
The parking regulation of La Antigua Guatemala are not confusing once you know all the wrinkles of it all. The problems arise …
Un Mensaje al Cielo 2016
Last Saturday night, once again, “Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” event released over 1,000 hot air balloons …
Spot lighting of ruins and monuments in Antigua Guatemala
The creative and artistic spot lighting of the ruins and monuments of Antigua Guatemala gives you two for the price of one. …
Artisans Town Fair in Antigua Guatemala
Once again there was an artisans town fair around Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala. Unlike previews town fairs, this time the tents …
Street Fashion in Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned on the entry Guatemalan Fashionistas in Antigua Guatemala, the city is the excellent destination for fashionistas who are looking …
Antigua Street Performer: The Miner
There are now several street performers in Antigua Guatemala. From the mime Tamagochy to the live Andean music band, which, by the …
German and Guatemalan Enjoying the Good Vibes Around Parque Central
I met these smiling German-Guatemalan couple at Palacio de Los Capitanes while they were chit chatting and absorbing all the good vibes …
Handicrafts from Antigua Guatemala Villages on Sale this Weekend
Several times through the year the artisans from Antigua Guatemala set up booths to show case and sell their creations. Normally, they …
Corpus Christi in Antigua Guatemala
One aspect that I enjoy very much of the catholic rituals and celebrations is that there’s always food; food for every celebration. …
Arches-R-Us
Now this is what the dry season looks like in Antigua Guatemala; sunshine, deep blue skies, beautiful light, cold winds and almost …
Occupy Antigua Plantón
There was a plantón, sort of an occupy protest, called for many civil organizations to disrupt and put an end to the …
Longing for the Dry Season
This is the second option I had for the theme day: perspective. Although I like the vanishing point of Palacio de los …
The Antigua Guatemala Brand Launching Event
In my humble opinion, I believe that La Antigua Guatemala is among the best places in the world to live, don’t you …
Launching Antigua Guatemala As A City Brand
This is not the first time I shared with you a photograph of fountain adorned with flowers. As a matter of fact, …
Post Card From The Past
A creative framing on a quiet afternoon with just the right amount and kind of people and we get a post card …
Arches Are Us
El Palacio de los Capitanes building has to be one of my favorites edifices with lots of arches; and you know I …
La Antigua Guatemala sí es Guatemala
Often I have said that La Antigua Guatemala is not Guatemala. I still hold this thought, mostly. However, there are cases or …
Christmas Carols in Antigua Guatemala
It was only last week that I told you that often during December or the Christmas season, there are several free concerts …
Visit The Time Tunnel
In my quest to bring to you ‘new’ vistas of the same ‘old’ places around La Antigua Guatemala, I present to you …
Captains’ Palace at night in Antigua Guatemala
Since several of the Daily Photo Cities are publishing images with low-light or taken at night, I decided to continue with other …
Lunch Time in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s typical vista found in many places in La Antigua Guatemala around lunch time. This picture in particular was taken on the …