The Iconic Búcaro Fountains of Antigua Guatemala
This type of half fountain embedded on a wall are known as búcaro and they are everywhere in Antigua Guatemala. So much …
Fuente de Las Sirenas Illuminated with Blue Lights
Even the Fuente de las Sirenas received a bath of blue light during the inauguration of the Christmas lights decorations in Antigua …
Fuente de Las Sirenas at Twilight
At the end of a recent afternoon photo walk I ended by the parque central and while sitting down to reply back to pending messages and emails, the light were turned on and the already nice ambience at the main square became beautiful. I made this shot of one of the mermaids from Fuente de las Sirenas from my mobile office, I mean the bench I was sitting at. Enjoy!
Enjoy Sunshine and Gardens Everyday in Antigua Guatemala
Even during the rainy season that spans from May through early November, we get to enjoy sunshine bathed evergreen gardens with flowers …
The Remains of the Flower Festival
Today I share with you the latest portrait I got a chance to make of Erica’s family with the remains of the …
Antigua Guatemala is the city of the búcaro fountains
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, usually near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. Since …
Mermaids Fountain Adorned with Sunflowers
Often the Fuente de Las Sirenas, mermaids fountain, is decorated with flowers. Today I share with you one such vista where the …
Swimming Pools in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Piscina for swimming pool. Swimming pools are perfect for this heatwave we had …
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 …
Colonial style fountain from Antigua Guatemala
Take a photographic tour through different fountains of Antigua Guatemala; there are over 130 fountains thus far. Participate in the Thanksgiving raffle …
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 …
Fuente de las Sirenas at Antigua’s Main Square
Come and listen to the singing of the mermaids at Parque Central; there’s nothing more relaxing and enchanting than that. In fact, …
Lush and Lavish Gardens in Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens in and around La Antigua Guatemala are one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy season. Honestly, I never …
Sights of Our Times — Pigeons at Parque Central
Parks are still closed so pigeons are the only ones enjoying Parque Central on beautiful sunny morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am …
Colors and Sunshine from Guatemala
It’s a lovely morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all the best vibes from our little town. My new goal is …
Typical Vista of the Winter Season in Antigua Guatemala
As I have shared with you before, this is what Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering from …
The Remains of the Flower Festival
Even though the Flower Festival is held on the weekend only, there are still remains of the flower arrangements and decorations all …
Flower Decorations at Parque Central
With each new edition of the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala, the flower arrangements and decorations become more complex and elaborate; the …
Fountains Decorated with Flowers in Antigua Guatemala
It is common practice in and around La Antigua Guatemala to decorate fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua …
Antigua Gardens: Verdant Walls
Verdurous walls covered with lush wall creepers or bougainvillea plants are quite common in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic …
Antigua Gardens: Lush and Serene
The calming nature of a green gardens with the murmur of running fountain make for very peaceful and relaxing atmospheres, don’t you …
Antigua Gardens: Vertical Succulent Garden
Antigua Guatemala is full with lush gardens. In fact, along with colonial color palette and the fountains found everywhere, I believe the …
Fuente de Las Sirenas, Antigua Guatemala
The fountain of the sirens at Parque Central is a sight you can never get tired of and if you hear singing …
Fuente de Las Sirenas at Night
Tonight I share with you a vista of the mermaids fountain located in the middle of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala …
Antigua Guatemala’s Streets Without Cars
This week as part of the excessive security for the XXVI Cumbre Iberoamericana, 26th Ibero American Summit of Heads of States and …
Día de Santiago Decorations
As part of the Día de Santiago celebrations on July 25th, or Saint James Day, La Antigua Guatemala has been hosting all …
Fountains in La Antigua Guatemala
I often wonder how many public-access fountains there are in Antigua Guatemala. Also, there’s truly something special about the many and gorgeous …
Enjoy the lush gardens and patios of Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens and vegetation in and around La Antigua Guatemala is, of course, one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy …
Inside the walls of houses from Antigua Guatemala
During the Secrets of Antigua Guatemala photo walk I often encourage people to go inside every restaurant, hotel, shop, cultural center, et …