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:https://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 …
