Liminal Antigua Guatemala — House in Ruins
I was watching some videos about liminal images, a genre of photography that honors the transitional spaces between no longer and not …
Typical colors of Antigua Guatemala: Blue and Yellow
After our Holy Week coverage, we are back to our normal Antigua Guatemala photography feed. I hope you enjoy this touch of …
Corner Yellow House from Antigua Guatemala
This yellow house is also one of my favorite corners in Antigua Guatemala. I often bring photography enthusiasts taking my photo walks …
Guatemalan Presidential House in Antigua Guatemala
The Guatemalan Casa Presidencial in Antigua Guatemala also goes by the name of Casa de las Sirenas. This is where the president of Guatemala stays when he’s in town or welcoming foreign dignitaries.
Antigua Guatemala Colors of the Dry Season
One of the constant color of the dry season in Antigua Guatemala is the sky blue. If you pair the sky blue with the rich tones of the yellow and orange houses and buildings found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala you get a picture like the one shown above. Enjoy!
Swimming Pools in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Piscina for swimming pool. Swimming pools are perfect for this heatwave we had …
The Architectonic Aesthetics of Antigua Guatemala
One of the most sought after aesthetics of Antigua Guatemala is bare walls of ruins with rustic textures. Pair this aesthetic with …
Majestic and Sunny Antigua Guatemala Awaits for You!
As I have mentioned many times before, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine almost everyday; especially …
Sights of Our Times: Welcome to Centro Cultural Real Palacio
Deserted streets, ruins and cultural centers is one of the direct effects of the pandemic. If you were here now, you can …
Colorful Christmas Decorations at Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Colorful poinsettias are the most popular Christmas decoration in and around Antigua Guatemala. Here you can see the vibrant scarlet bracts of …
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Colorful Façades
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Fachadas for façades.
Antigua Guatemala Painted Ladies
All is well in Antigua Guatemala and after two days of clean ups, the city is looking better and better. We are …
Poinsettias Are Everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pascuas for poinsettias. Everywhere you walk in and around Antigua Guatemala you will find …
Real Palacio de los Capitanes and Volcán Fuego Eruptions
In the background you can see one of the many constant eruptions of Volcano Fuego adding some tension to a picture of …
Renovation works at the former USAC building
There are renovation works going on with the façade of the original building of Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo, USAC, which …
Restoration works at the former Colegio Tridentino
The façade of the former Colegio Tridentino, right across from the cathedral ruins, is also under going restoration works. As I have …
Repairs to Museo de Arte Colonial in Antigua Guatemala
The Museo de Arte Colonial building is undergoing some repairs and restoration of the façade. Originally this building was the home of …
The Rafael Landívar Monument at Night in Antigua Guatemala
Guatemalan poet Rafael Landívar, a Jesuit, was suffering in exile in Italy when he wrote Rusticatio mexicana, a Latin poem that owes …
Antigua Guatemala at Night — Real Palacio de los Capitanes
Many of the illuminated buildings and ruins give you a completely different vista after sunset. The dramatic lighting creates contrasts that bring …
Lesser Known Antigua — Favorite Spots
We continue our photographic tour through the lesser known parts of Antigua Guatemala. This is my favorite spot in the entire city …
Architecture of Antigua Guatemala — Inside Peek
Of course, if you want to really experience the home architecture of Antigua Guatemala, the best choice is to use AirBnB to …
Architecture of Antigua Guatemala — Houses
Here’s a row of houses on 6a avenida norte which provide a good sampling of the color palette of the official colours …
Spot lighting of ruins and monuments in Antigua Guatemala
The creative and artistic spot lighting of the ruins and monuments of Antigua Guatemala gives you two for the price of one. …
One of the most photographed corners of Antigua Guatemala
At the early stages of Antigua Daily Photo I used to share many photos from corners of Antigua Guatemala. I still do, …
The Presidential House in Antigua Guatemala
La Casa Presidencial or the Presidential White House in Antigua Guatemala is also known as Casa de las Sirenas or Casa Chamorro. …
Real Palacio de La Cultura at Night
Let’s meet at the Real Palacio de la Cultura. Where’s that? You know the palace on the south side of the main …
Capturing the Palacio Real de los Capitanes
The long dispute over the control of the Palacio Real de los Capitanes Generales of Santiago de Guatemala by the different ministries …
Corridor at Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
As I have said before, at least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes located on the main square of …
Real Estate Development Around Antigua Guatemala
One thing I have learned through the years of photographing Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings is to always expect the unexpected. If …
Spiral Staircase at Casa Herrera in Antigua Guatemala
The other day while I was hunting a harpy at the swanky Casa Herrera, I had the opportunity to take a few …
Fish-Eye View of Palacio de Los Capitanes, Antigua Guatemala
This photograph was made with 8mm fish-eye lens with only manual controls for aperture and focus. This type lens adds a lot …
Solar Panels in Colonial Antigua Guatemala
It was only a matter of time before solar panels would become part of the landscape of colonial Antigua Guatemala. What things …
Street Lamp and Cupola from Antigua Guatemala
Today I am sharing a simple image with the things that one often encounters while strolling around Antigua Guatemala. I am sure …
Taking a Break at Palacio Municipal
Caption the thoughts for this woman taking a break at the Municipal palace. The most creative thoughts will wind photo post card …
The gorgeous Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala
At least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala. Perhaps even a dozen times Palacio de los …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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?
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 …
Courtyard at El Jaulón
I feel like doing a series on just courtyards. Imagine, having ten or twelve photos of the most popular courtyards in Antigua …
Cupolas and Volcanoes around Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a sepia take on this picture that many people seem to enjoy very much. All these houses are newly built, but …
Real Guatemala: Los albañiles
Of course, we can not leave out the albañiles, construction workers, from a series about the Real Guatemala. I don’t know if …
Visit Antigua Guatemala during the Dry season
I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is …
HDR of Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo previously Colegio Mayor
First of all, I should mention that this picture was very difficult to capture since cameras can only expose the sky or …
Façade and Entrance of Casa Convento Concepción
After close to twenty thousands images in my photographic library about Antigua Guatemala often I still come across many things or buildings …
The beauty of the abandonment found in Antigua Guatemala
If there ever it was a place where abandonment looks great that would be La Antigua Guatemala, a city taken out of …
The Caretaker House and Family
Many farms, parcels and properties have a caretaker living on premises, this is what a house for guardian living on the premises …
The aesthetic of abandonment
If there ever it was a place where abandonment looks good that would be La Antigua Guatemala, which by the way is …
Beyond the doorway of house in San Miguel Escobar
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 …
Muni’s Rooftop Vista of Central Park
In my never ending quest to bring you unique and different perspectives of this enchanting 500-year old colonial town which we know …
Arches-R-Us
Now this is what the dry season looks like in Antigua Guatemala; sunshine, deep blue skies, beautiful light, cold winds and almost …
Occupy Antigua Plantón
There was a plantón, sort of an occupy protest, called for many civil organizations to disrupt and put an end to the …
Perspective Is Everything!
Yes, perspective is everything! If you don’t believe me compare the Tea Partiers and the Occupy Wall Street movement, since both share …
Panorama Commercial Center
Real estate development is moving so fast that it seems that every time I blink there’s a new colonia (neighborhood), house, building …
Guatemala’s Independence Decorations
In September Guatemalans celebrate its Independence Day on the 15th, but through out the month you can find Independence celebrations and decorations. …
Longing for the Dry Season
This is the second option I had for the theme day: perspective. Although I like the vanishing point of Palacio de los …
An Open Door Is An Opportunity
That’s right, every open door I encounter is an opportunity to record the inside of what once was a typical house from …
Palacios de Los Capitanes Generales
Even though at first I didn’t like the pastel yellow plaster applied to the newly restored Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, now …
The Arches Inside Palacio de los Capitanes
One of the benefits of having attended the Antigua Guatemala Brand launching event was to have unlimited access to the inside of …
Antigua Style Patio Dining Area
Can you picture yourself having a Sunday breakfast or brunch with a pot of hot coffee from La Antigua Guatemala and your …
Antigua Attics
As I mentioned before in the Casa Antigüeña series, building codes in La Antigua Guatemala prohibit new construction of two-story houses (wink, …
Lent Season Decorations Are Up
Religiously, like every Ash Wednesday [miércoles de ceniza] before, La Antigua Guatemala get’s dressed up today with Lent decorations. Cuaresma is now …
New Illumination for Palacio de Los Capitanes
About a month ago I shared with you photos of the new look of Palacio de Los Capitanes as well background information …
Catedral & Palacio de Los Capitanes
In our never-ending quest to bring you rare or unusual vistas from the same hackneyed places, today I present you an example …
The Mayor’s Office at City Hall
For those who have never visited the Mayor’s office at City Hall, this is what it looks like. It may also come …
New Look of Palacio de Los Capitanes
After two and half years and Q16 millions/$2 millions spent in renovations Palacio de Los Capitanes has finally opened again. The new …
Antigua Guatemala Terraces
As I said before in Casa Antigüeña: The Terrace, “from the attic, it is only a matter of a few steps to …
Post Card From The Past
A creative framing on a quiet afternoon with just the right amount and kind of people and we get a post card …
Arches Are Us
El Palacio de los Capitanes building has to be one of my favorites edifices with lots of arches; and you know I …
Colonial Corridor
Historically, colonial corridors have always been long and wide, and have always faced out onto a central patio, garden or fountain. Often …
Let It Rain, Let It Rain
Here’s the song thanks to our loyal reader Luis from SF. [audio:http://antiguadailyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/QueLlueva.mp3|titles=Que llueva, que llueva] Que llueva, que llueva Canción infantil Que …
Typical Patio from Antigua Guatemala
These are the very last days of the dry season. Soon, in May, the rainy season will begin and the sompopo flying …
2012: Myths and Facts about The Mayan Prophecy
Last Friday night at 7 p.m. AntiguaDailyPhoto guest contributor and professional photographer Arturo Godoy, Kara Andrade from HablaGuate and I attended the …
Christmas Carols in Antigua Guatemala
It was only last week that I told you that often during December or the Christmas season, there are several free concerts …
The Last Rains of the Season
This year the first official rain of 2009 was reported on April 24 with a photograph of a woman with a green …
Architectonic Details: Arches
Same as yesterday’s photo, we repeat the repetition theme, but even more so today. Can you tell me what elements repeat in …
Having Lunch by The Garden
As more houses of La Antigua Guatemala are turned into business, the old architectonic spaces are converted for new uses. Here for …
Visit The Time Tunnel
In my quest to bring to you ‘new’ vistas of the same ‘old’ places around La Antigua Guatemala, I present to you …
Converting a House from Yellow to White
Okay, this is the last photo of the Holy Week preparations series. This emblematic yellow house known as Hotel Aurora has now …
Follow Up to Façade Facelift
Since I showed you, just the other day, how the façade of house from La Antigua Guatemala was being repaired and painted …
New Paint Job for Episcopal Palace
The adjacent building to the right of Cathedral of La Antigua Guatemala goes by the name of Palacio Episcopal (Episcopal Palace). This …
Holy Week Preparations: Façade Facelift
One of the benefits of having a Holy Week every year is the fact that La Antigua Guatemala gets a new facelift …
Sun-drying Coffee at Finca Filadelfia
Yesterday I showed you a close-up of the coffee fruit being dry by the warm rays of the sun in the eternal …
House Inside Coffee Plantation
Besides the Canopy Zip Lines tours you can find at Finca Filadelfia, in Antigua Guatemala, there are all kinds of activities to …
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta and the Volcanoes
I figure that when one decides to name something is the set it apart from the rest, right? So, why would name …
Bunting at Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua
I have other photos from the Guatemala’s Independence Day Celebrations which I would like to share with you and since September is …
Classic Elements of Antigüeño Architecture
Some of you may still remember the image behind the Typical Post Card from La Antigua Guatemala, right? Well, today’s entry is …
We all live in a yellow house
We all live in a yellow house Yellow house, yellow house We all live in a yellow house Yellow house, yellow house …
Don’t Hide That Phone!
We know it’s in your hand. 😉
Casa de los Pasos in Antigua
This façade belongs to self-titled Casa de los Paso on Calle de los Pasos (Street of the Steps). You can see several …
Typical Façade of La Antigua Guatemala
And just like that, July left the frame… Oh Cazuza, how right you were… Time doesn’t stop! Okay, the last game for …
Arches in Sync
An interesting find in La Antigua Guatemala, a town full of arches at every turn; but how often one comes across an …
Sun-bathing in La Antigua Guatemala
The best things in life are usually free… don’t you think so?
SAT Office in La Antigua Guatemala
Well, you may be wondering what SAT office means. Behind this placid view of this government building hides one of the reason why Guatemala is so poor; a beggar really if we consider that Guatemala begs money for road repairing, road building, new modern national identification card, fertilizers, schools, libraries and the list goes on and on. The picture above is the local office of the Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria, SAT for short and the equivalent of the IRS.
Hippie Hole in La Antigua Guatemala
One by one all the houses in La Antigua Guatemala are becoming business like cafes, spanish schools, offices, travel agencies, folk-art stores, et-cetera. Above you see the corridor at Café No Sé, which was converted into a dining area by placing a few tables and chairs.
Window view of Mountains around La Antigua Guatemala
As beautiful, cosmopolitan, antique and modern as it is La Antigua Guatemala, many people choose to live in one of the surrounding villages that belong to the municipio (county) of La Antigua Guatemala. There are many reasons for this decision which range from the economics, ‘real guatemalan experience’, or simply to live in a more natural and greener environment.