This type of half fountain embedded on a wall are known as búcaro and they are everywhere in Antigua Guatemala. So much so, that I would easily call them iconic and representative of the aesthetic of Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through the many búcaro fountains I have shared with you guys thus far. … Read more
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
Often the Fuente de Las Sirenas, mermaids fountain, is decorated with flowers. Today I share with you one such vista where the fountain was adorned with sunflowers. Enjoy!
Take a photographic tour through different fountains of Antigua Guatemala; there are over 130 fountains thus far. Participate in the Thanksgiving raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this photo of the Arches of Tanque de La Unión, valued at $75, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support the work … Read more
As I have mentioned before, it is common practice in and around Antigua Guatemala to decorate windows, entryways, façade and fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Follow the white rabbit [the links] to see all the different flower decorations described above. Participate in the Thanksgiving raffle for a chance to win … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Búcaro fountain or embedded fountain.
It is common practice in and around La Antigua Guatemala to decorate fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Would you like to know where you can find this fountain or do you know where it is located?
I often wonder how many public-access fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. Also, there’s truly something special about the many and gorgeous fuentes in and around Antigua Guatemala. I guess humans know water is life; that’s why we enjoy it and look for it, always.
Did you know that the official name for Antigua Guatemala’s parque central is actually Plaza Mayor? Also the benches around the Fuente de las sirenas, mermaids fountain, in Parque Central, are a great place to enjoy the spirit of Navidad, especially at night with all the Christmas lights providing a beautiful enchanting atmosphere.
If you have been following the daily updates of AntiguaDailyPhoto, you guys know I have covered dozen of times the mermaids that are all over town. In fact, I have created a photo walk entitled: Hunting Mermaids in Antigua Guatemala. In case you don’t know, there are over a hundred mermaids or sirenas in La … Read more
Your Spanish word of the day: Nicho for niche. We already know that there are over hundred mermaids in La Antigua Guatemala. Now I wonder if research has been done to find out how many fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. How about niches? Does anybody know?
The other day while scouting for new locations for the Artistic Photo Sessions I now offer, I came across a large garden area with many fountains which are simply decoration pieces. It got me thinking that most fountains around Antigua Guatemala are simply decor pieces; don’t you agree?
Here’s your Spanish word for the day: Callejón or alley. In Antigua Guatemala a callejón is an even narrower street, usually not very long, sometimes one to three blocks. There are callejones through out Antigua Guatemala, but the most popular one are quite possibly those north of La Merced church. This fountain is located on … Read more
The question should be, when was the last time you visited San Juan del Obispo? If the answer is not recently or ever, shame on you. The village of San Juan del Obispo belongs to the Antigua Guatemala municipality and besides this fountain, a park, the church and palace of the bishop, there is plenty … Read more
Birds are quite common around the fountains and water faucets in Antigua Guatemala. I guess coffee plantations are a great places for birds to live and feeding, but there might not be too many water sources and that’s why, I think, birds tend to flock to the abundant water fountains in and around Antigua Guatemala.