Rudy Giron 
This is the entrance to the building that once was occupied by the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC). It was one of the first universities in America; maybe the third university for the whole continent, after Mexico and Peru. It was officially declared a university on January 31st, 1676 by royal command of … Read more
Once the Antigua became a popular tourist destination, many old houses were converted into hotels. Hotel Aurora is the opposite corner to yesterday’s photo. You can still see the same tree breaking the skyline. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Hotel+Aurora / garden
La Antigua Guatemala has many window corners like this one, a window that opens to the view of both streets. Also, another architectonic element all over Antigua are the domes or cupolas; you can see two sticking out above the roof. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / corner window / corner / … Read more
The Tuk Tuk mototaxis were introduced in Guatemala in 2001 and in less the five years there are 8,000 of them throughout the whole country (source: Prensa Libre in Spanish). In Antigua there are about 200 mototaxis and they are economical and unsafe for the locals and an attraction for the tourist. More photos of … Read more
A fellow photographer who makes his living taking snapshots of tourists and visitors to Antigua Guatemala.
This performance was at the atrium of the Compañía de Jesús building. This was the house of Bernal Díaz del Castillo and in this place he wrote The Conquest of New Spain. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / CIF / clowns and music
In the background you can see Water Volcano (Volcán de Agua) which is to the south of the city. In the foreground you see a school beauty contest parade. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / parade / volcan de agua / road
Antigua Guatemala’s Central Park is the gathering place for Guatemalans and Tourist alike. You can buy folk art, drink a cup of best coffee in the world and have your shoes shine; all done under US$5. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Parque Central / Mermaids’ fountain
The title says it best. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Guatemala / Antigua / romantic town / lovers
Compañía de Jesus Fountain, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Here is another example of a fountain and a patio. This is the inside of Compañía de Jesús Building, which now houses the Cooperación Española NGO.
This is the main church in Antigua, yet it is not the most beautiful. Here you see it from the Central Park. You know have three side of the park. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Antigua’s Cathedral
La Antigua Guatemala is characterized by its colonial atmosphere. Ruins, churches, arches, gardens, and fountains everywhere. The fountain here is the central figure in the Central Park and is adorned with four sirens. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Central Park / main fountain / Mermaid in Antigua
Another shot of the arches in the City Hall (Municipalidad) building. As you can see this was photographed near the end of 2003; not much has changed since, except for the City Mayor. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Guatemala / Antigua / Arches / City Hall building
Arches in the Police and Government Building. This is in the south side of the Central Park. In the north side of the park is the City Hall building. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Guatemala / Antigua / Arches / Police Station building
Arches of the City Hall building in La Antigua Guatemala. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Guatemala / Antigua / Arches / City Hall building