Beyond Antigua

Mariachi Music for The Dead

It is quite common in Mesoamerica to bring live music to the graveyards to serenade the dead loved ones. That’s exactly why …

This fabulous picture of the sunrise over the Valle de Panchoy, valley of Panchoy, also known as Antigua Guatemala was shared by …

I am glad to see more tours around the villages of Antigua Guatemala where visitors get a change to observe and experience …

As soon as you step outside downtown Antigua Guatemala, you can find the REAL Guatemala. A quick visit to Ciudad Vieja, about …

Ask yourself, when was the last time I visited Ciudad Vieja? If it’s been a while, perhaps it is time to put …

One thing I have noticed reviewing the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto is that I have yet to visit all the villages of Antigua …

There are three public spring-water pools inside Finca El Pilar. One pool for kids, less than one meter deep, a medium size …

Slowly, but surely we progress in our own unique way. Just before we leave Ciudad Vieja, I wanted to share with a …

It’s good to see the natural drains for Volcán de Agua sort of clean since the rainy season will soon begin discharging …

In my recent incursions to Ciudad Vieja I’ve happily surprised of all the new improvements done around the town. The plazuela right …

It had been a while since I visited Ciudad Vieja, the town about two miles from Antigua Guatemala. I was surprised to …

Here’s sneak peak at what’s inside a house in the village of San Pedro Escobar. As you can see, there’s a horse …

“Walijoq caewaj!” she yelled over and over in Quiche. Wake up, my love. Wake up, my love. This is the story of …

Before you think of the largest pyramid in the world and the Mayan ruins complex known as El Mirador, El Petén, this …

Aren’t you curious of what else is around Antigua Guatemala besides the famous places? Aren’t you curious of what might you find? …