These ambulant coffee vendors will bring a delicious cup of cappuccino, mocaccino or black coffee to your favorite bench at Parque de La Union, La Merced or Parque Central. Three choices with or without sugar; that is it. Make sure to patronize these ingenious ambulant vendors on your next visit to Antigua Guatemala… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Life begins after coffee and these three fellows know it; that’s way they have this thriving business of ambulant coffee vendors. A cup of black coffee will set you back Q5 or about US$0.65 and a cup of cappuccino or mocaccino sells for Q10. Come back tomorrow if you want to see the faces of these ingenious ambulant coffee vendors.
After so many years, probably decades, Starbucks Coffee was able to open their first coffee house in Antigua Guatemala; it is the 1,500th coffee shop in Latin America according to their press release. What are your thoughts about the new Starbucks Coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala? Of course, another coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala is … Read more
12 Onzas is the newest specialty coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala. They only serve coffee from their family coffee plantation Concepción Buena Vista located at 1750 meters above sea level in San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. 12 Onzas has three locations, two in Guatemala City and one in Antigua Guatemala, at 4a calle oriente, right … Read more
As I have said before, coffee shops had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there’s a plentiful supply of delicious coffee; free Wi-Fi internet access and power outlets, don’t you agree? Even though there are several co-working spaces in and around La Antigua Guatemala, many people still prefer … Read more
Does coffee make you happy? Then, you must move to Antigua Guatemala where we can enjoy all aspects of coffee-rich life, from the plantations to the roasting to the passionate baristas to the perfect cup. As I have said before, I doubt that you can find a better place to live if coffee makes you … Read more
Volcán de Fuego seems to be more active during the dry season that spans from November through April, but the reality is we are just able to see more eruptions as the skies have less clouds, a lot less clouds during those months.
This is the perfect time to to take one of my tailor-made full immersion coffee tours where to visit coffee shops, talk to baristas, visit a roaster, coffee plantation and small-plot coffee farmers. It’s a day full history, coffee trivia and coffee vistas. Get in touch with me if you would like to be take … Read more
Would you like to see more coffee photos and learn more about the coffee from Guatemala? Take a photographic tour through these posts: Maya Woman Harvesting Coffee Coffee Trivia from Guatemala What Makes Coffee from Antigua Guatemala So Incredible
Can you guess what is the name of this coffee house from Antigua Guatemala? It was recently renovated with a more classic rustic look.
Here is yet another quotidian vista from Antigua Guatemala, as I promised to share with back in May 1st, 2006. A sign that says free coffee and beer is bound to make people do a full stop. Only when you read the tiny writing you realized you have been taken by the big screaming font … Read more
Let’s begin the 5-day countdown to the 11th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto with a miniseries of street photography slices of daily life through out Antigua Guatemala. Let’s begin with a typical vista of coffee lovers enjoying one of the more than 15 coffee shops we have in town. No excuse not to have a good cup … Read more
La Antigua Guatemala is so full with quaint cafes and restaurants where one can enjoy the company of friends and a cup of the best coffee in the world. Every space has its own unique characteristics and ambiance. There’s a place for everyone. What’s your favourite spot to meet friends?
This is a behind the scenes picture of a recent photo session I helped to set up for a photographer from abroad. Believe it or not, this was one of the most difficult photo sessions I have organised. For the photo shoot we needed a Maya woman, a horse, a farmer and coffee. Simple right? … Read more
At the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours we will learn and taste what are the best coffee preparation methods according to the coffee and its roasting. My favourite preparation method is the chemex, although at home I use an aero press. Did you know there are dozens of preparations methods? If so, what’s your favourite preparation … Read more