Morning Vista of Pilas de Santa Clara with Volcán de Agua
This vista of Lavaderos of Pilas de Santa Clara, washbasins, better known as Tanque de la Unión, with the towering colossal Volcán …
Antigua Guatemala’s Skyline: Volcán de Agua
The skyline view to the south of Antigua Guatemala shows us the colossal Agua volcano; literally towering above the city. One never gets tired of the volcano vistas. Enjoy!
Vista of Volcán de Agua as seen from Pilas de Santa Clara
Even during the rainy season that spans from May through October we are fortunate to have lots of sunshine most mornings and …
Rainy Season Vista of Volcán de Agua
The rainy season is bringing lots clouds in the mornings and throughout the day as well as lots vibrant green in all …
Morning vista of Volcán de Agua towering over Antigua Guatemala
My favorite time for walks, photo walks and photo shoots is the morning when everything is more peaceful and the volcanoes skyline …
Framed Volcán de Agua from Altamira
I am always looking for creative ways to frame the towering volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I shared framed photo of Volcán …
Volcán de Agua and Antigua House Colors
Take a photographic tour around the Volcán de Agua through these posts: Antigua’s Cathedral and Volcán de Agua Winter Sunrise over Volcán …
Sights of Our Times: Colossal Volcán de Agua Towering the Colorful City of Antigua Guatemala
Welcome to the New Normal! When you look at a vista like this one of Volcán de Agua towering at end south …
Winter Sunrise over Volcán de Agua
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Amanecer for sunrise. I know I have been warning you guys about Winter’s coming …
Close-up of Volcán de Agua’s Crater
Here’s a close-up vista of Volcán de Agua’s Crater as seen from San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Lenticular Clouds Over Volcán de Agua
Lenticular clouds, Altocumulus lenticularis, are stationary lens-shaped clouds that form at high altitudes, normally aligned perpendicular to the wind direction. Lenticular clouds …
Volcán de Agua Natural Drain Channel
It’s good to see the natural drains for Volcán de Agua sort of clean since the rainy season will soon begin discharging …
Volcán de Agua Climb: Subida por la vida
On January 21, Under the name of Subida por la vida, there were over 8,000 people climbing Volcán de Agua (Water Volcano) …
Crater of Volcán de Agua Wallpaper
Wow, time flies by; I just realized I have not shared a wallpaper with you since the Earth Day Wallpaper From Antigua …
Volcan de Agua with a White Cap
Without the least intention of bragging (sure, Rudy, whatever you say), I would like to share with you our window view from …
Arch-framed Volcán de Agua
Yesterday’s shot of the Arch of Santa Catalina was taken from the South looking towards the North, with the main dome of …
Casa Antigüeña: Volcán de Agua View
It is quite obvious that when one lives in the land of the eternal spring, one would like to have a nice …
Volcán de Agua Wallpaper
Here’s another wallpaper for your desktop as an appreciation for a donation someone made today towards the hosting bills. Thanks! I know …
Antigua’s Cathedral and Volcán de Agua
This photo is for the benefit of Lessie and others who have commented about the mountains in the background in some of …
Antigua Guatemala’s Volcanic Skyline
If you would like to decorate your home or office with images of Fuego, Agua or Acatenango or give a special gift, get high quality prints from your favorite photographs found in my gallery of the colossal volcanoes! TAP to see all the volcano pictures.
Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango Framed with Guatemalans Flags
Yesterday we took a look south to see the colossal Volcán de Agua towering over the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. Today …
Agua Volcano Framed within the flags of Guatemala and Sacatepequez
I never get tired of sharing unique and different perspective of the volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I am sharing a south …
Sights of Our Times: An Uneventful Día de Santiago in Antigua Guatemala
July 25th is the Day of Saint James, Día de Santiago, the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as Santiago de …
Cloudy sky covering completely Agua volcano
It’s been over a week of stormy weather with skies completely covered. In fact, we have barely seen, if at all, the …
Framed Agua Volcano by Arch of Santa Catalina
Here’s the typical vista of Arco de Santa Catalina framing the Volcán de Agua taken during the blue hour during a rainy …
South vista of Volcán Agua from a terrace in Antigua Guatemala
We continue our terraces overview with a southern vista of Volcán Agua from another terrace found on Calle del Arco. The more …
Independence Day Decorations — Costa Rican Flag
Volcanos, triangles and stars are the two most often motifs found on the Central American republic flags. The Central American Federation flag …
Sunrise over Volcán Agua in Antigua Guatemala
Well, it looks like the nice Summer weather in Antigua Guatemala has waved goodbye. As I type these words, we are getting …
Be part of the exceptional Day of the Dead Photography Workshop and Photo Walks in Guatemala
This November 1st, I will be leading a fabulous and unique photography workshop and photo walks to document the giant kites plus …
The Pointy Crater of Fuego Volcano
If I may say so myself, what a magnifican photographic tour of the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango you can find in the nearly ten years of archived posts of AntiguaDailyPhoto; check it for yourself and let me know your thoughts.
Dry Season Vista of Volcán Agua
I have very good news. The dry season has arrived. As you may already know, I believe the dry season is the …
Rainy Season Vistas: Shades of Green
Aren’t you glad you are human? This means that you can see more shades of green than any other predator in the …
Agua as Hunahpú and Fuego as Ixbalanqué
Here’s another panoramic vista of volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango during the sunset of this delicious canícula or heat wave, which in …
Maya Girl Picking Freshly Made Tortitllas
Last week we did a mini series on campesinos and the milpa fields located on the skirt of Volcán de Agua. Today …
Agua Volcano Wallpaper
Let me share with you this image of Volcán de Agua taken from the village of San Gaspar Vivar at the mid-point …
Agua Volcano Natural Drain Canals
This is what the natural drain canals for Volcán de Agua look like once the rainy season is under way and the …
The San Francisco El Grande Church
A year ago we went to Café Sky to celebrate a friend’s birthday and all of a sudden I glanced to my …
Casa Antigüeña: Volcanoes Panoramic View
Well if the panoramic view of one volcano is astonishing, the view of two volcanoes, Fuego and Acatenango, is breath-taking, especially at …
Clouds and Water Volcano in Harmony
Volcanoes and clouds have a harmonious relationship. Often you see volcanoes surrounded by clouds. It looks like volcanoes have magnetism which attracts …
Guatemalan Flag and Agua Volcano
As close as we are to Fuego and Acatenango Volcanoes, Volcán de Agua (Water volcano) is the one you see almost at …
The Spanish-style roof tiles in Compañía de Jesús
Elsewhere in La Antigua Guatemala, there is all kinds of Independence activities, similar to what I showed you last year. Today and tomorrow will be filled with patriotic sounds coming from the many students school bands and their parades, as well as the many Independence marathons which carry the patriotic fire in their torches back to their communities and villages. I will try to get at least some different shots of the activities, if work allows it. In the meantime, you can get a feel for the festive and noisy atmosphere we live now in La Antigua Guatemala by checking the entries below.
La Tienda de Doña Gavi Sign
We continue with “the sign fetish” and today’s turn is for La Tienda de Doña Gavi sign. Believe it or not, this tiny store is one of La Antigua Guatemala landmarks and it’s located on the street behind the Cathedral. Doña Gavi sells all kinds of organic stuff in this cozy shop including avocado ice cream. If you come to Antigua, you must visit this shop. If you don’t trust my recommendation, read the On the Road Travel recommendation below:
McDonald’s Patio and Garden in La Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, the McDonald’s restaurant in La Antigua Guatemala is very nice place to meet for coffee with friends and …
Fire and Acatenango Volcanoes Wallpaper
Volcán de Fuego (“Volcano of Fire”) is an active stratovolcano in Guatemala. It is close to the city of Antigua Guatemala. It …
School beauty contest parade
In the background you can see Water Volcano (Volcán de Agua) which is to the south of the city. In the foreground …
Starbucks Coffee Finally Opened in Antigua Guatemala
After so many years, probably decades, Starbucks Coffee was able to open their first coffee house in Antigua Guatemala; it is the …
Welcoming to Cold and Windy Days of the Dry Season
Finally the cold and windy days of the dry season have arrived. Now we can see more clearly the constant eruptions of Volcán de Fuego and the skyline with the volcanoes towering over the towns of Antigua Guatemala and Ciudad Vieja is more… TAP to see the full size photo.
Corn Fields in San Pedro Las Huertas
Up on the hills of San Pedro Las Huertas, the largest village of Antigua Guatemala one finds fields of maize and other …
Sights of Our Times — Wear Masks Outdoors
Guatemalans are wearing masks in all public spaces, indoors and outdoors, even as in trails in nature, such as seen here where …
Things Will Get Better
Things will get better, stay safe, stay strong, stay tele-connected with loved ones and stay actively creative. Take advantage of all the …
Creative Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
I came across this girl taking a picture of her friend while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala. I believe my …
Things To Do in Antigua Guatemala — A Different Coffee Tour
De La Gente NGO has put together a different and more down-to-earth coffee tour by involving the small plot farmers who belong …
Ciudad Vieja’s New Square
Over two years ago, I shared with you the new look of the square right across from the temple of Ciudad Vieja. …
Guatemalan Coffee FTW!
Another crop that I have found on my walks through the hills on the skirt of Volcán de Agua is coffee. These …
Corn, Beans and Light
I enjoy talking to and interviewing the campesinos I encounter on my morning walks on the hills of the skirt of Volcán …
Monastery of Hermanas Clarisas in San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
Up on the hills of San Pedro Las Huertas, it is rising the monastery of Hermanas Clarisas among fields of maize and …
Beautiful Maya Kaqchikel Smiles from Guatemala
A quick visit this Sunday to Santa María de Jesús, the municipality south of Antigua Guatemala and the highest community on the …
Antigua Guatemala Milpa Fields Panoramic Vista
Once again, we can blame NYChapin for today’s photo of panoramic vista of corn fields around Antigua Guatemala. This is about 2.5 …
Real Guatemala: Corn Fields and Forest Areas
Blame NYChapin for today’s photo of a forest area among the milpa fields. This is about 2 miles up the hills of …
Real Guatemala: Working The Milpa
Don Alejandro, 78, has four cuerdas [1/6 of block equals 1 cuerda] on communal or municipal land where he grows maize and …
Peasants on their way to work
Another common sight of the #RealGuatemala around Antigua Guatemala is the peasants on their way to work their land. This is especially …
Have you visited Ciudad Vieja Lately?
Ask yourself, when was the last time I visited Ciudad Vieja? If it’s been a while, perhaps it is time to put …
Waiting for the bus in Antigua Guatemala
Sure, often I bring you mundane vistas or things like signs, street stamps and whatnot. This is after all, a website that …
Admiring the People of Ciudad Vieja
It had been a while since I visited Ciudad Vieja, the town about two miles from Antigua Guatemala. I was surprised to …
Going to Tend the Milpa
This photos was taken on the outskirts of Volcán de Agua where many people have milpas and orchards. Besides the obvious corn …
No carpooling here…
… at least not for these campesinos who every day take their horses up to the rolling hills of Volcán de Agua …
Heading Out To Work
Living in La Antigua Guatemala is such a trip because you get to see and experience different eras and lifestyles all at …
Little Miss Sunshine
On the first day of AntiguaDailyPhoto, May 1, 2006, I shared with you a School beauty contest parade with Volcán de Agua …
Watching the Colossal Hunahpú
The colossal volcano that stands to the south of Antigua Guatemala is known at present as Volcán de Agua, but before it …
Laying Fiber Optic Lines in Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala is still working in becoming the first digital city in Central America. The first try which included a WI-FI …
Green, Green, Green Quetzalumán
A simple image with lots of green and a touch of red, similar to our beautiful Quetzal; Guatemala’s ultimate symbol for freedom. …
Antigua Guatemala Is Not The Real World
I DO hope you understand my editorial line and that you become a fan and follower of the AntiguaDailyPhoto updates in Facebook and Twitter to keep on top of the additional information and news I share with you.
Agatha’s Aftermath
As the new figures and images keep pouring in it becomes obvious that the tropical storm Agatha has caused more damages in …
The Rainy Season is Officially Over!
The 2009 rainy season that officially began on April 24 is now over. Nevertheless, before the end, we received 1″ (over 25 …
Local Bottled Water Station Hunapu
In Guatemala exists a near monopoly of bottled water called Salvavidas; surely you remember the photo of the pile 5-gallon jugs known …
Above and Beyond the Clouds
Can you have too many shots of La Antigua Guatemala’s volcanoes? I think not. This one was taken from the rooftop view …
A Room with a View
The view above of Volcán de Agua is from our studio’s window and balcony. I said before, in many listings for rent …
Colorful Guatemala
Colorful Guatemala, I tell you, colorful Guatemala! Si ni los mismos guatemaltecos logramos entender la complejidad cultural en la que vivimos… —Ale …
New McCafé in Antigua
Nowadays, even fast-food restaurants are creating up-scale spaces within their premises. That’s the case of McDonald’s in La Antigua Guatemala that turned …
3rd Year Anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com
Day one of year four. On the first anniversary of La Antigua Guatemala I shared my goal with you: My idea was …
Panoramic View from Antigua Guatemala
There is really not much to say about the panoramic view of La Antigua Guatemala you see above. Except, perhaps, I can …
The Future Looks Bright!
It looks like our neighbors from up north are making history. Good for them and us! 😉
Here Was Born Luis Cardoza y Aragón
And in front of the door that I hadn’t crossed in so many years, I remembered the small key, short and round, …
Theme Day: The View from the Bedroom Window
The house where my girlfriend (Esperanza), our three cats (Lolita, Camilo and Tito) and I live has windows facing south and west. …
Holy Week Elements: The Churches
Churches serve as terminals from which processions depart or arrive. Churches also serve as home-base for all the brotherhoods of cucuruchos and sisterhoods. Churches also put their best face for the Holy Week and many get a paint job and/or restoration works in the weeks prior to Semana Santa.
With this photo we wave goodbye to Semana Santa and to Holy Week’s processions. I was told the last procession, the Resurrection (Resurección) procession comes out on Easter Sunday (today) a 6 a.m. and its back in the church by 10 in the morning.
Fire in the sky
The best time of the year to visit La Antigua Guatemala, or Central America for the matter, is now. The months of …
San Pedro Las Huertas Cathedral
Since Nuno set the mood for church photos for this Friday, November 3rd, here I do a follow up photo of yesterday’s …
Live green fences
Twice before I have mentioned that fences are alive around Antigua. Here you can see two coffee plantation, one each side of …
Triangles
It is Sunday and I figure, a nice mellow and tranquil image might be the recipe for a slow day. I want …
Antigua’s backstreets
Antigua’s backstreets, originally uploaded by rudygiron. If you find yourself on the outskirts of Antigua, for sure you will be next to …
Antigua Awaits You!
Since many of you might still be under lockdown or quarantine regulations [that’s the case in Guatemala] and traveling is still out …
Live Daylight Webcam in Antigua Guatemala
For nearly a year AntiguaDailyPhoto has been providing a daylight live webcam with a panoramic vista of the volcanos Agua, Fuego and …
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 …
Heavy rains in Antigua Guatemala brought by tropical storm Franklin
As promised, here’s a similar vista of volcán Agua covered with clouds brought by tropical storm Franklin. In only a few hours, …
Coffee Trivia from Guatemala
The first time we “officially” drunk coffee in Guatemala was in 1743 for the celebration of the conversion of the Catedral de …
Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad!
In Antigua Guatemala we woke up to this sunny and gorgeous panoramic vista of the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenago with a …
Antigua Guatemala Rainy Season What, When?
This year the rainy season has been fabulous so far. Crystal clear skies and sunny mornings to mid-afternoons with some light rains …
The Day Thor Visited Antigua Guatemala
Last night was the night. Thor, the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and …
Please, take our photo instead!
I just love it when photographs walk or ride into my viewfinder. Better yet, when they even call on me to take …