Since mid June automobiles and trucks can only circulate every other day if the license plate number is even or odd and matches whether the date is pair or impair. Motorcycles and bicycles are not affected by this reduced mobility; thus these two and three-wheeled vehicles have become the preferred means of transportation during the … Read more
I captured these group of classic motorcycles and their easy riders at Pilas de Santa Clara as I was finishing a Destination Quinceañera Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, we used vintage motorcycles as backdrop for a few of final images of the Sweet Sixteen Photoshoot. I was told by Dino, the rider in … Read more
Believe it or not, motorcycles are the most popular family vehicles in La Antigua Guatemala. I mean, why not, where you can fit one you can fit four or five. I still don’t know how this is possibly legal or perhaps it isn’t, but no one is doing anything to prevent it. I mean, we … Read more
Of course, motorcycles are bought to show off and to create experiences. Guatemalans are no strangers to big, expensive bikes and often can be found on the street of Antigua Guatemala on the weekends. I wonder what kind of motorcycle is this, does anyone know?
As I have mentioned before, motorcycles are on their way to become the most popular vehicle in Guatemala. So mucho so that now one can even find motorcycles being used as ambulances, police patrol units, taxis, for deliveries, and as transportation by electricians and handymen among other professions. What’s the most strange use for a … Read more
This is how street corners look like now that the strips near the corners have been marked as motorcycle parking only areas. I am not sure I like it. 🙁 [gmap]
As I have mention before, public transportation was forbidden at the start of the pandemic Covid-19 in March 16 throughout Guatemala. People have to make do with bicycles, motorcycles, private cars and trucks that have become unregulated taxis to accommodate the majority of the population who depend on public transportation to move in between larger … Read more
Bicycles and motorcycles have always been quite popular means of transportation in and around Antigua Guatemala since the distances are short and parking is always a hassle, especially in downtown. Of course, during the lockdowns and quarantines when public transportation was completely stopped and car mobility was restricted, bicycles and motorcycles were not affected; that’s … Read more
As I said yesterday, Guatemalans are resilient. Motorcycles and bicycles have turned into the preferred vehicles for all home deliveries. Of course, just about anything can be delivered to your door nowadays, from freshly harvested veggies from the organic farm to medicine from the pharmacy to even craft beers. Whatever you need, there’s a delivery … Read more
Believe it or not, there hasn’t been public transportation in the entire country of Guatemala since March 16 when the national government implemented restrictive regulation to contain the spread of the Sars-Cov-2 and the pandemic Covid-19. That’s over 90 without public transportation. Of course, you can still hire taxis, if you have the economic means, … Read more
In Guatemala restaurant food is delivered in motorcycles. Even the food delivery apps use motorcycle drivers with color brand backpacks. Today I share with you a hive of those motorcycle drivers just waiting for the next order to drop on their smartphones. They gather around this area, right across the Parque Central, main square, because … Read more
Face masks are obligatory to use outdoors in Guatemala at present time. I imagine it is the same, more or less, all over the world, right? Tuk tuk moto taxis are quite common in Guatemala as well. Tuk Tuk motorcycles continue to morph into all sorts of vehicles from fried-chicken stands to fire department units; … Read more
Even though Antigua Guatemala is the top destination in the world for the Holy Week celebrations, many destination through out Guatemala also have processions, vigils and decorate the streets with colorful carpets and adorn their houses with vibrant flower bouquets. Of course, the villages of Antigua Guatemala are quite active during Lent and Easter week, … Read more
As motorcycles have become more affordable sadly the number of people you see riding bicycles in Antigua Guatemala has decreased. In my humble opinion, after walking, bicycles are the best way to get around Antigua Guatemala and surrounding areas.
As I have shared before, there are three designated [painted] parking sections in the streets of Antigua Guatemala. White is for motorcycles and these areas are usually the corner-end of each street; although sometimes they occupy the entire block. Blue is for handicap-marked vehicles. Zones not painted are for vehicles, either with a neighbor of … Read more