Guatemalan Wealth of Colors and Textiles
I don’t know in what position is located Guatemala in terms of wealth resources as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
The Mayan Arch in Contemporary Guatemalan Architecture
The Mayan arch is not often found in contemporary Guatemalan architecture, so it’s refreshing to find it at a friend’s home. In …
Nostalgia Triggers
The other day while I waited for the fresh and hot tortillas to come out of the comal I noticed an orange …
Mailbox: Letters Wanted
Today AntiguaDailyPhoto.com is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Also, the CityDailyPhoto community around the world is having the monthly theme day which is …
The Mayor’s Seat
A few days ago several members of Club Fotográfico de Antigua (Antigua’s Photo Club) and I went to the Municipalidad (City Hall) …
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 …
Baroque Niche from Antigua Guatemala
That’s what I call baroque style to the fullest. Do you know in what building one can find this baroque niche?
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, …
Baroque Cupola from Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few questions for you to respond. As always, the answers are in the archives. This cupola belongs to what …
Doorlocks
Isn’t it just engaging to run into so many different doorlocks around La Antigua Guatemala? This one is found in one of …
The Germans in Guatemala 1820-1944
In case you didn’t know, in Guatemala we had a large influx of Germans for over a century. Regina Wagner, a Guatemalan …
Coffee and Post Card Writing Time
This was the very first time I became aware of the location of the table with the antique map on top. The …
Grape Vines in La Antigua Guatemala?
I am certain this is not the only grape vine in La Antigua Guatemala, but this is perhaps the only one with …