So, the answer for yesterday’s photo is: the arrival of the motorcycles. I told you before that Antigua is only 45 kilometers from Guatemala City and since both cities are completely different it just makes sense that Antigua became a great destination for Guatemalans. For instance, many Guatemalan motorcycle clubs take a ride to Antigua … Read more
In this tiny office of this building, the Captains’ Palace, two police officers take crime reports, charges and denounces, all under the Spanish word of denuncias. This photo looks like a slide taken out of a Latin American film from the 80s; like Men with Guns or El Norte. Unlike their peers in other parts … Read more
Since several of the Daily Photo Cities are publishing images with low-light or taken at night, I decided to continue with other photos I’ve taken around Parque Central at night. Just a few days ago I posted Lit branches at Parque Central and Illuminated Central Park. Today I bring to you a shot of another … Read more
It is impossible not to stop and admire these motorcycles. Besides, when the motorbikes arrive with their loud roaring and begin to park all in line around the Parque Central. People forget, for a moment, whatever they were doing and come closer to look and contemplate all the work that has gone into converting a … Read more
It is quite a show to look at the motorcycle clubs arrive in Antigua. Many people gather around them to see their bikes and their motorcycle suits and helmets. Children and adults alike can not resist to approach the riders and their bikes to ask questions or just to admire the artworks. I am sure … Read more
In my quest to bring to you ‘new’ vistas of the same ‘old’ places around La Antigua Guatemala, I present to you a photograph of the time tunnel located at Palacio del los Capitanes, right across from Central Park. Like the original time tunnel, if you dare to enter this time tunnel, each time you … Read more
This reckless image can be seen often in La Antigua Guatemala, where motorcycles are fast becoming the most popular vehicle (thanks to Mr. Bush). I have seen four people, or even five people, in a single two-wheel motorcycle; two adults and two or three children. So as you can see in the photo above, a … Read more
El Parque Central (Central Park click the link to see all the previous photos related to the park) is one of the nicest places in town. You can do many fun things around the park, spending nothing or so little money. You can have a cup of the best coffee in the world; you can … Read more
One way to tour La Antigua Guatemala is through the horse-powered carriage rides around town. If you can obviate the buses, the automobiles, the motorcycles, the tuk tuks, in short—all modern vehicles, then you can almost feel like in the 18th century. Now, pull out your digital camera and set it in the sepia mode … Read more
“Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.” —Pradip I found two great quotes about the rain at the Samudaya.org web site which go very well with this photo which is my good-bye to the rainy season 2007 in Guatemala. The Parque Central is Antigua’s best place for gathering and meetings. … Read more