Home-made style Pasta in Antigua Guatemala
There are several good restaurants in Antigua Guatemala where one can get very delicious freshly made Italian food. Some of them make …
Pescado Loco is for Fish and Chips
Finally we have an affordable fish and chips spot in Antigua Guatemala. This tiny place has two tables that can accommodate about …
One horse of power
I really like to see well taken care of horse riding through the streets of Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. That’s why …
Guatemala’s Children’s Day, A Day to Reflect
I believe that Guatemala’s Children’s Day, Día del Niño in Spanish, is a great opportunity to reflect on the needs of children …
There Goes September, Guatemala’s Independence Month
We wave our goodbyes to Guatemala’s independence month with this image of a student band practicing in the parque del Hermano Pedro …
Antique Coffee Mill
Here’s another antique decoration piece found at Tretto Caffè. Is this a coffee mill or grinder? Which one is the better term …
Coffee Props
I really like all the coffee props or decoration found in the many coffee houses in Antigua Guatemala. This antique weight scale …
Independence Decorations at Palacio Municipal of Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned earlier, Independence is celebrated through the entire month of September in Guatemala. These are the last few days when …
Things to do while it rains
Here’s what I see with these group of Maya women: Have lunch Continue weaving Gossip a little Tell jokes Make some calls …
Colonial Restoration Scaffold
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Andamio, which means scaffold. I don’t think I have shown andamios very often, although very …
Guatemalan Pan con Chile Relleno
Guatemalan chiles rellenos used to be stuffed chillis, normally guaque chilli, bell pepers, jalapeño, depends mostly on what is on season and …
Mexican Carnitas in Antigua Guatemala
My goal this week is to catch up with some of the pending items. Mexican carnitas was on top of the list. …
Shish Kebabs in Antigua Guatemala
Here are your Spanish words for today: Shish Kebabs are known as Pinchos in Guatemala and as Brochetas in Mexico, which are …
Arches and Rectangular Doorway at Capuchinas
The more time I spend at Capuchinas the more I find this building to be very beautiful and enchanting. In case you …
Ironwork Candle Wall Holder at Night
As promised, here’s candle-lit view of the wall candle holder found on the walls of Hotel Antigua. Please visit the daylight vista …
Best Cheeseburger in Antigua Guatemala
This half a pounder of real beef cheeseburger with fries and soda goes for Q50/$6.25 at La Estancia. It’s one of the …
German Sausages and Hot Dogs in Antigua Guatemala
This bratwurst mit sauerkraut, German sausage, can be had at Wurst Eck, about half block north of the Tanque de La Unión …
The Lonely Mini Fair at Alameda El Calvario
I noticed this many fair at Alameda El Calvario last week. I say mini fair because there only three mechanical games and …
Ironwork Candle Wall Holder
Let’s start easy on this Monday. Here’s a simple candle wall holder made by the blacksmiths of Antigua Guatemala. This is really …
Enactment of the Signage of Guatemala’s Independence
You guys and I are very lucky. Let me explain. The other day I was capturing the lighting of the torches and …
Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons
Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons is another manifestation of the celebration of the independence of Central America from Spain. This noise and peculiar …
Main Patio of Convento de Capuchinas
The huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza. This building is …
It’s Lunch Time At The Atrium of Compañía de Jesús Building
The atrium of the former Compañía de Jesús building is a favourite spot to have lunch during sunny days as well as …
Student Band Practice for Guatemala’s Independence Celebrations
Most Guatemalan grow up hearing “El Grito” and even dancing the “son” in school events. If there were an unofficial anthem for …
Guatemala’s Independence Bunting
As I have shared with you before, during September Guatemalans celebrate its Independence Day on the 15th and for the entire month, …
Luxurious Doorway from Antigua Guatemala
Honest, I am making justice to the beauty and elegance of this doorway, but I want to share with you simplicity of …
Guatemalan Flag Street Vendor
During the first two weeks of September, you can find street vendors just like this one selling all kinds of Guatemalan flags. …
Carpe Occasionem: Gato Negro Over El Gato Negro Inn
This photo was a quick reflex about the possibility of capturing a black cat over the Black Cat Inn. Unfortunately I was …
Paper Balloons For Sale in Antigua Guatemala
Paper balloons have become quite popular in Antigua Guatemala ever since “Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” event …
Café Barista Uniform with Guatemalan Flag
Even the uniforms of Café Barista are sporting the Guatemalan flag. I am not sure if this is something the uniforms always …
Typical Morning Vista During The Rainy Season
This is the typical picture looking west of the mornings in Antigua Guatemala after a night of heavy rains. I hope you …
Where has everybody gone?
This vista is not a scene from the latest zombie movie of which there’s new one every week, from World War Z …
Huevo Perdido Breakfast from Santa Clara Café
This quick snapshot of the huevo perdido, lost egg, breakfast from Cafetería Santa Clara, which is part of the new Panadería, Mercado …
Tretto Caffé Is Back, Just Like A Phoenix
Tretto Caffé was awarded one of the top three positions for restaurants in Antigua Guatemala by TripAdvisor on December 2011 and it …
Necklace Handicrafts from Antigua Guatemala
Necklaces are other popular handicrafts and jewelry produced in Guatemala. There are plenty of shops and ambulant vendors where one can buy …
Happy Days in Antigua Guatemala
If you really want to charge yourself with good vibes and energy, simply head over to Parque Central where you will always …
Colorful Guatemalan Capiruchos Handicrafts
Capiruchos is what Guatemalans called this wooden toys, very similar to cup-and-ball. According to Wikipedia, capirucho is a traditional child’s toy it …
Leather Handicrafts from San Pedro Las Huertas
This past weekend we had the opportunity to visit the artisan handicraft market that setup shop at Antigua Guatemala’s parque central, main …
Creative Business Signs in Antigua Guatemala
Business signs are getting more creative in Antigua Guatemala. If you don’t believe, take a tour through Signs category to sample some …
Stucco Siren Architectonic Detail
This stucco siren is found on the top relief found in the building right across the cathedral on 5a calle oriente. Even …
Fashion Shoot at Tienda de Doña Gavi
I am sure this is not the first time nor the last time that la Tienda de Doña Gavi has been used …
This is Cerro de La Candelaria
Most people refer to this hill as Cerro de La Cruz, Hill of the Cross, because there is a huge cross on …
Mora Chipotle Lomito
That’s blackberry-chipotle beef steak for you. I don’t remember if I mentioned it before, but in Guatemala blackberry is the berry more …
Antigua Guatemala Street Lighting
A simple image to show you the public street lighting on one of the streets surrounding the Parque de la Unión.Boy, I …
Every Wall in Antigua Guatemala Is A Backdrop
Antigua Guatemala is the photographer’s paradise because almost every wall provides an excellent and unique photographic backdrop on top of the so …
Are You Ready For Lunch?
This is one of the busies dining areas on the weekends in Antigua Guatemala as capitalinos descend upon Antigua Guatemala and many …
School Anniversary Parade
I believe that processions and parades are the most popular public manifestations of antigüeños. It’s almost impossible to conceive Antigua Guatemala without …
Texture And Patterns at Capuchinas
Often enough you find lots of textures and patterns in my photography such as in this column found inside Convento Las Capuchinas …
Doorway into the Raw Past
This week I felt through a rabbit hole, a doorway into the raw textured past of Convento Las Capuchinas. Come back tomorrow …
USAC’s History of Antigua Guatemala Certificate
Sólo amamos lo que conocemos (we only love what we really know) is the slogan of the advanced course from Universidad de …
Backroads In and Around Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala has to be a paradise for those who like to bike ride or trek through backroads. There are so many …
Bike Riding Through the Back Roads of Antigua Guatemala
Besides walking, I believe riding a bicycle is the best way to get to know more of Antigua Guatemala. Fortunately, there are …
Soldier Photographers in Antigua Guatemala
The photographic charm of Antigua Guatemala is irresistible, even soldiers feel compelled to take out the cameras or smart phones to capture …
The #Guategrams Photo Exhibition Overview
I was privileged to have the opportunity to show some of daily life stamps I have recorded with my camera to a …
Super Chapincito
I never get tired of telling you how much Guatemalans love fried chicken. We have so many fried chicken restaurants from the …
Foto por Vida Benefits Tonajuyú Buenos Aires
Photo for Life is how I translate this title. Foto x vida was a photo exhibition I attended last weekend. What I …
Too Much Gallo Beer Propaganda
This is the typical stamp of a convenience store in rural Guatemala. By the way, this photo was taken in San Miguel …
Antique door with tiny window from Antigua Guatemala
What I like so much about the antique doors from Antigua Guatemala is their texture, character, the imperfections, the beauty, and that …
Fancy Colonial Style Window from Antigua Guatemala
Those of you with architectural knowledge could you share with the rest of us what kind of window is this? I find …
Lunch Served from a Pick-Up Truck
I have said it many times before. Pick-up trucks are THE most popular vehicle in Guatemala, and quite possibly in Central America. …
Gourmet Guatemalan Cuisine
Take a stuffed chicken breast and add guacamol, loroco and fried camote and you get a delicious gourmet Guatemalan dish. I really …
Taking Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
It’s quite common to see people taking pictures of themselves and things around Antigua Guatemala. This is especially true for tourists as …
Inside Vista of Escuela de Cristo Church
I don’t normally share images of the insides of churches because you are not allow to take pictures inside most churches. The …
Spanish Classes at Antigua’s Parque Central
A decade ago there were over 65 Spanish Schools in Antigua Guatemala. I am sure there are many more now. Máximo Nivel …
Guatemalan Town Fair Food
Believe it or not, there seems to be always a feria, town fair, in and around Antigua Guatemala. Of course, besides the …
Chico zapote anyone, anyone, anyone?
Chico Zapote or simply chico which in English is known as Sapodilla is a popular fruit in Guatemala. From the sap of …
Should Antigua Guatemala charge for filming within the city or municipality?
I wonder if the Municipalidad de Antigua Guatemala, city hall or the municipal government, should charge for filming within the city. I …
Parque de La Unión Has Opened Again
Finally after so many months of restoration and renovations, Parque de la Unión was finally opened again last week. Of course, as …
Book Fair at Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala
Every July a book fair is set up at Parque Central as part of the patron saint festivities in Antigua Guatemala. Incidentally, …
Birds at Fountains Are Quite Common in Antigua Guatemala
Birds are quite common around the fountains and water faucets in Antigua Guatemala. I guess coffee plantations are a great places for …
Catching Up with the Writings of Enrique Gómez Carrillo
In case you don’t know who Enrique Gómez Carrillo was, here are some highlights taken from Wikipedia: Enrique Gómez Carrillo was a …
Why is Saint James the Patron Saint of La Antigua Guatemala?
La Antigua Guatemala used to be the capital city of Guatemala (which meant the Central American territories at the time) and at …
Guatemalan Style vs World Fashion
In my opinion, the native Maya clothing from Guatemala are very stylish. Some might argue that Guatemalan Maya clothes are even in …
Ice Cream Carts from Antigua Guatemala
Every once in a while, the readers of AntiguaDailyPhoto participate in a simple creative exercise: to invent a creative dialogue or conversation …
Photographing Quinceañeras at Antigua Guatemala’s Main Square
The Antigua Guatemala’s Parque Central still is among the favorite backdrops for photo shoots as we can see in this picture, the …
Slidshow & Time-lapse Video of 32th Medio Maratón Las Rosas
As every Sunday before July 25th, Santiago Apóstol (Saint James Apostle) patron saint for our enchanting colonial city
Typical Façade of a Modern Antigua House
How many architectonic elements can your point out that make this modern house into a typical Antigua Guatemala house?
When it rains, it pours in Antigua Guatemala
The portales, the long corridors, on each side of Parque Central get really crowded when the rain begins falling. People get together …
Guatemalan Tamalito de Elote
Let me introduce the famous “Tamalito de Elote.” Made of corn, it’s one of the simplest ones when it comes to its …
Rebuilding the Santa Clara Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
The rebuilding and renovation of the Antigua Guatemala is on-going process which never ends. Here we can appreciate the work being done …
Selling Fruits on the Streets of Antigua Guatemala
We have so many different measurements in use in Guatemala nowadays it is difficult to make sense of all. We use the …
Strawberries Are in Season in Guatemala Now
You know the fruits and vegetables are very good and quite inexpensive in Guatemala. Right now you get five pounds of strawberries …
Adobe Façade of Old House
It’s incredible to still find old house in Antigua Guatemala that were built with adobe blocks. I have thought most of these …
Guatemalan Red Dragon Fruit Is Now on Season
According to the NYTimes, “one thing the dragon fruit has mastered, it’s the art of the Hollywood entrance.” The silver-screen comparisons are …
Get close to appreciate more
When you get close enough, everything turns interesting, don’t think? Now imagine if we apply the same approach of macro photography to …
An old bus for old town
Antique vehicles go well in Antigua Guatemala. I wish I could photograph this old bus next to chipped wall or ruin instead …
Antigua Guatemala is the Perfect Backdrop
There is no doubt that Antigua Guatemala is the most popular venue and backdrop for photography sessions in Guatemala. In other places, …
Foggy Afternoons in Antigua Guatemala
One plus of the rainy season is the foggy mornings and afternoons that give Antigua Guatemala another enchanting aspect on top all …
Bird’s Eye View of Nim Pot
Nim Pot is another business that has turned into a landmark of Antigua Guatemala. I believe I have shown some handicrafts from …
Inauguration of Photo Exhibition “Antigua Mágica” by Club Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA)
On July 6 at 5pm the Club Fotográfico de Antigua Guatemala (CFA) inaugurated its 4th anniversary photographic exposition by the name of …
Peek-a-boo!
I saw this Maya girl peeking through the windows of a very high-end cafe in Antigua Guatemala; fortunately, I had my telephoto …
Ask for your Super Ice Cream
These are, of course, the traditional Guatemalan ice cream carts. If you don’t like wholesome food with lots of flavor and real …
The Ever-Present Beetles of Antigua Guatemala
I believe more people are getting VW Beetles lately because now I see them everywhere. In my humble opinion, this is the …
Eating Fried Chicken at the Park
So many people like to eat fried chicken at the parks and don’t know why. Fried chicken, by the way, has to …
Typical Morning Vistas from Antigua Guatemala During the Rainy Season
Here’s a typical vista from the mornings around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season. As you can see, clear skies with some …
Hand-made Signs
I have a soft spot for the business hand-made signs found in Antigua Guatemala. Some of my favorites are the Liquor and …
Architects of the Future
Here we have a group of students from the first year of the faculty of Architecture of Universidad de San Carlos de …
Antigua Architecture Walks
I was fortunate to accompany Guatemalan Architect José María Magaña Juárez, who specializes in conservation of monuments and historic centers and was …
Details from Finca Filadelfia Coffee Plantation
Even a drain cover from Finca Filadelfia coffee plantation looks interesting and appealing to the eye, at least to my eye, how …