Independence Day: Come on baby, light my fire
School bands and parades were the norm to celebrate Independence Day before the December 29 signing of The Guatemalan Peace Accords of …
Independence Day: Flags are everywhere
The Guatemala’s Independence Day is the 15th of September. Guatemalans have many ways to display their patriotism, flags is one of them. …
Let’s go mija, we’re are going to be late…
According to the entry on Guatemala on Wikipedia, 40% of the population of Guatemala is Amerindian. I believe the figure to be …
Live Marimba music at Calle del Arco
Live marimba music at Calle del Arco in La Antigua Guatemala is one those things you can enjoy on the weekends. Besides, …
The Dance of the Giants
On the weekends, Calle del Arco, Antigua’s most famous street, becomes a pedestrian strip. There is live music, tourists and locals walk …
Book fair in Antigua
La Antigua Guatemala was founded as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala (Saint James of the Lords of Guatemala) on July 25th, …
Antigua’s child labor
The future of a society is with the children and their education and preparation. What kind of future awaits for Guatemala when …
Football Game in Antigua
Football Game in Antigua, originally uploaded by rudygiron. Yesterday while I was looking for a car-wash around Antigua, I found this soccer …
Shaved-ice cart—God loves you!
This shot was taken in a Teachers’ demonstration and march a while back. Demonstration and marches are very welcome by ice cream, …
School beauty contest parade
In the background you can see Water Volcano (Volcán de Agua) which is to the south of the city. In the foreground …