Placida Antigua Hotel Posada Sign
It’s been a while since I last fed the Signs category, over two months ago to be precise. As many of you …
Guatemalan Nacimiento Enactment
With the Feast for the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, antigüeños begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes); a …
The Chupetero Sandro
I am not famous because I am one of the few chupeteros left in Antigua Guatemala. I am famous because I am …
Bell at Museo de Arte Colonial
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Altar
This church with its three chairs provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each seat representing each cross. In this take, …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Shrine
As we step away from the podium, we can appreciate the entire shrine and put the altar detail from yesterday in context. …
Do you know what is Guatemalan fiambre?
If not, read on. Fiambre is an extremely rare and unique dish which includes over 40 ingredients; basically it’s a salad made …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Photowalks in Antigua Guatemala
I started the photowalks in Antigua Guatemala last month and so far they have been a total success. This past Saturday I …
Puyaso and Lomito Are The Most Popular Beef Cuts in Guatemala
You can order many beef cuts in Guatemala, but by far lomito and puyaso are the most popular beef steaks in Guatemala. …
All Roads Lead to Antigua Guatemala
Often I have mentioned the importance of Antigua Guatemala, formerly Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, through out the history of the …