Ciudad Vieja
School year is over in Guatemala
The school year in Guatemala begins in January and ends in October. So, it is a common vista to see kids and their parents celebrating the end of the school year and making improv photo session in parks through out Guatemala. Here we see a proud mother taking pictures of her kids at the main … Read more
It’s Kite Season in Guatemala
Winter is coming! And with Winter the dry season and the winds from the north start blowing, thus the kite season begins as well. That’s why we have giant kites and kites for All Saints Day and Day of the Dead, in case you were wondering.
Panoramic Vista of Fuego Volcano from Ciudad Vieja
The camera is a master key! Below I will explain this statement… read on. Sunday night Fuego volcano offered an uninterrupted show of eruptions, pyroclastic flows, and lava rivers as well as constant vibrations and roaring. By Monday morning the booms and vibrations have almost disappeared, but we still witnessed many eruptions and pyroclastic flows. … Read more
What’s A Town Fair Without Table Football
Well, I don’t know the answer because I have never been to a town fair in Guatemala that didn’t have table football areas such as the one shown here. By the way, I am really enjoying these street photography stamps of daily life from Antigua Guatemala where I anticipate and approach the image so quietly … Read more
Garnachas quetzaltecas at the town fair of Ciudad Vieja
Garnachas quetzaltecas are quite the food attraction at the town fair of Ciudad Vieja. Interesting enough, hardly ever you find at the fairs in and around Antigua Guatemala. On the other hand, I could not find buñuelos, molletes or torrejas in the entire fair campground. I didn’t see mole either. Garnachas are a typical street … Read more
Ciudad Vieja’s Town Fair Rides
Ferias, or town fairs, would be quite boring if fair rides were not there to light up and make for a fun experience for the dare devils. As shown here, the different fair rides are big magnet for children and adults alike. In the background we can see the temple of Ciudad Vieja. By the … Read more
Celebrations of Virgen de la Concepción in Ciudad Vieja
Here I captured the look of the façade of the temple of Ciudad Vieja, about 4 kms from La Antigua Guatemala during the night celebrations and mass service of Virgen de la Concepción. Ciudad Vieja, the former capital before La Antigua Guatemala, celebrates its patron saint day with observance of Virgen de la Concepción festivities, … Read more
Framing The Eruptions of Volcano Fuego
Tonight I was fortunate to have the company of Guatemalan filmmaker Luis Argueta and producer Bea Gallardo Shaul while as we drove around looking for the best angles and perspectives to capture the eruptions of volcano Fuego while trying to include location landmarks and context. Here’s a small gallery of some of the images we … Read more
Ciudad Vieja’s New Square
Over two years ago, I shared with you the new look of the square right across from the temple of Ciudad Vieja. I was happily surprised of all the new improvements done around the town. The plazuela right in front of the Ciudad Vieja’s cathedral was the most visual impact of all the renovations around … Read more
The Bride from Ciudad Vieja
Not too long ago I came across this bride as she was getting ready to enter the temple of Ciudad Vieja. The first thing that came to my attention was how young this bride was. Also, I noticed that there wasn’t a photographer in sight, and even though I only had my point and shoot … Read more
Ice Cream Cart Vendors Taking a Break
What I have promised to share with you are stamps of daily life from around Antigua Guatemala. Well, as much as possible I try to do that along with other images to give you a complete picture of what is like to live in Antigua Guatemala. That’s always been the purpose of AntiguaDailyPhoto; to show … Read more
Devilish woman from Ciudad Vieja
This devilish woman from Ciudad Vieja had just finish her participation in the dance-drama called “Danza de la legión de los 24 diablos” or “Dance of the legion of 24 Devils” during the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception celebrations in Ciudad Vieja, the town located about 3 miles south-west from Antigua Guatemala, this past Monday, … Read more
Christmas Season Aromas from Antigua Guatemala
One thing I can not share with you is the aroma of Christmas that I get while walking around town. The Christmas aroma is composed of pine-needle, manzanilla, tamales, ponche, firecracker powder, et cetera. Too bad smells can not be transmitted via de the web yet.
Graffiti and Stencil Art Around Antigua Guatemala
Graffiti and stencil art is not very well understood in Guatemala and thus is look down and prosecuted, especially by the authorities. To understand this prosecution of public wall art in Guatemala, there’s no better option than to watch the Guatemalan film “El regreso de Lencho” or “The Return of Lencho” by filmmaker Mario Rosales. … Read more