Sights of Antigua: Jacaranda Blooms at Parque Central
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio …
Sights of Antigua: Cat against a Bougainvillea Backdrop
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the …
Antigua Guatemala Has Sunshine and Vibrant Flowers All Year Long
No wonder people from really cold latitudes love to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala during the harsh winter months. Imagine having gorgeous warm …
Organic Wall or Vertical Garden in San Gaspar Vivar
You can find this vertical garden wall in the village of San Gaspar Vivar, about 3 kms from the heart of Antigua …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: White Poinsettias
As I have shared with you before, flores de Pascua or pascuas, are the most popular Christmas floral displays. Poinsettias are also …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Chichitas de Esquipulas
Chichitas amarillas, yellow nipples or nipple fruit, or Chichitas de Esquipulas are two popular name for this organic Guatemalan decoration found around …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Gallitos
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Gallitos for air plants. Another popular organic Guatemalan Christmas Decoration are Gallitos. As …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Pashte and Pascuas
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pashte for Spanish moss. One of the most important organic decorations for the …
Guatemalan Christmas floral displays: Poinsettias
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pascuas for poinsettias. Scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima or Poinsetia. As I have mentioned …
Fuchsia Bougainvillea Branch Over a Wall in Antigua Guatemala
Imagine living in town where everyday the temperate weather provides the conditions for flowers to be blooming all the time; a place …
Fountain Decorated with Gerbera Flowers During the Festival de Flores of Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, it is common practice in and around Antigua Guatemala to decorate windows, entryways, façade and fountains with …
The Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala is Happening this Weekend
If you like flowers and especially exotic flowers, don’t miss the Flower Festival being held through out Antigua Guatemala this weekend. I …
Creeper Plants Over Walls of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cubre muros for wall creeper plant. As I mentioned yesterday, rustic walls and …
Crowded Flowers Stands the Day before All Saints Day
Every year October 31st is the best day for flowers vendors as the sales skyrocket for the entire week as everyone is …
Antigua Autumn Colors: Vibrant Red and White
Who can tell the name of this peculiar flower?