Buildings & Houses
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 yet. The more I thought about the concept of liminal photography I realized that Antigua Guatemala is a perfect specimen of the no longer and not yet. Needless to say, I thought I … Read more
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 colors from your favorite colonial town in Americas. Cheers!
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 to capture symmetrical images of the windows and doors.
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 been having in Antigua Guatemala. Today I share with you one such pool inside the colonial architecture and gardens of La Antigua.
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 color and vibrant exotic flowers and your have a winning combination. The white flowers shown in the picture go by the name of banderas, or flags (spathiphylium). The other exotic and expensive plant … Read more
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 so during the morning hours right after sunrise. When was the last you were here?
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 have everything pretty much for yourself, well, except for the pigeons. What are you waiting for?
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 the pascuas, as we know poinsettias in Guatemala, decorating the second floor corridor of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, city hall building, of Antigua Guatemala.
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 ready for you all! The San Francisco Painted Ladies was the inspiration for taking this picture of similar houses painted to enhance their architectonic details. I hope you enjoy the reference.
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 poinsettias in every color you can imagine. Here’s the second floor corridor of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, city hall for you guys.
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 tranquility. For 231 years the Real Palacio de los Capitanes was the headquarters of the Spanish army “defending” Central America. Built in 1543, as most edifies around the main square, the Palacio de … Read more