School Supplies for the New School Year
As I have mentioned before, bookstores and stationary stores are jam-packed around this time of the year in Guatemala since the new …
Christmas Lights at Central Park in Antigua Guatemala
This is what the Christmas lighting decoration of Antigua Guatemala’s Parque Central looks like at night. Enjoy the wonderful ambience of the …
HDR of Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo previously Colegio Mayor
First of all, I should mention that this picture was very difficult to capture since cameras can only expose the sky or …
The typical taco stand in Guatemala
Just as with pizza, tacos are now part of the Guatemalan gastronomy. You can find tacos in every town fair, at parks …
The Pizza Transaction
I don’t know when or how, but now pizza slices are an staple of the Guatemalan town fairs. Of course, like everything …
Typical Guatemalan Kite Shop
So, here’s a typical Guatemalan kite shop found in most villages. The kites are sold for Q1, Q2, Q5 and Q10 for …
Kite Season Decoration
The kite season is upon us already so it comes as no surprise to see Guatemalan kites being used as decorations. Through …
Plastic Kitchen and Household Items Ambulant Vendor
I am amazed how ambulant vendors are still so popular in Guatemala. Here’s yet another hard working ambulant vendor that goes from …
Guatemalan Chuchería Time
My empire for some Tortrix! Believe it or not I have read that quite often on Twitter. On Instagram some one wrote …
Gallo Lager Bier Famous Since 1896
Among other news this week was the controversy and rage about Guatemala’s Gallo beer on the social media networks, especially on Facebook. …
Lighting Up the Independence Torch
The Liberty Torches Marathons Have Began. As in previous years, people from all over Guatemala begin a marathon to go to another …
#MiércolesDeCumbia from Guatemala to the World
After marimba music, cumbia has been the most popular musical genre in Guatemala. The phenomenonal comeback of Cumbia music in Guatemala is …
Phone for Rent
Following the typical Guatemalan approach to doing business which is don’t put all your eggs in one basket, here they sell freshly …
Setting up the charcoal grill
If you travel between the U.S. and Guatemala often one thing you are bound to notice immediately is the size of portions. …
Dish ware, Pans and Pots Ambulant Vendors
In Guatemala the door-to-door ambulant vendors are still very popular. They walk all day selling all kinds stuff, but dish ware sets, …