Now is the perfect season to spend some time at the parks during the evening hours since there are no rains and soon enough the Christmas lights will go up on all the trees. And for this reason, I wanted to captured the fountain and cathedral to have a before and after the Christmas lighting. … Read more
La Antigua Guatemala used to be the capital city of Guatemala (which meant the Central American territories at the time) and at the time its name was La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights … Read more
If you have visited Antigua Guatemala, you know this is how virescent and lush gardens are Antigua Guatemala and especially so during the raining season, which by the way, began this week. Just like a clockwork, the rainy season arrived on May. This means the zompopos will also arrive soon. Stay tuned for the zompopos!
This picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe was found in a búcaro fountain inside Hugo’s Ceviches on 7a calle poniente. I could also do a series about all the sightings of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Antigua Guatemala. Almost everywhere I go find the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Can you help me find … Read more
I ask because it seems that somehow we are drawn to them and I am not sure if it is just the murmur of the fountain of they actually sing and we not resist it. What do you think?
The fountains are decorated with flower arrangements as part of the low profile celebrations for Antigua Guatemala’s 470th anniversary this March 10th. Because of the Lent processions and festivities, the celebration will consist of opera recital by ensemble from Juniata College from Pennsylvania on Saturday 9 at 7pm on the main square. Don’t miss it! … Read more
The Plaza Mayor, main plaza, or Parque Central as we normally refer to main square in Antigua Guatemala is among the best places to spend some time during the Christmas season. The murmur of the fuente de las Sirenas, Mermaids fountain, provides the relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the company of family, friends and the total … Read more
A cup of the best coffee in the world, sun, lots of it, and great company, either a friend or a book to spend the mornings or afternoons in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
I don’t know how many times I have shown flowers inside a fountain in AntiguaDailyPhoto, but certainly it’s more than five. I believe this is a common practice here in Antigua Guatemala. How about where you live, is it common to place fresh flowers inside the fountains?
After several previous tries I believe I have captured the essence of this tiny colonial church in San Gaspar Vivar. Sometimes it takes several attempts at different hours, with different light and often with different lens and cameras to really capture the essence of a place. San Gaspar Vivar Church Typical Rainy Season Vista in … Read more
I have not idea why La Escuela de Cristo church is so important in Antigua Guatemala. The two largest processions from Antigua Guatemala actually are La Merced and Escuela de Cristo. Often on my way home I go by this church and I have noticed there are large weddings here every weekend. Now, Escuela de … Read more
I am sure I have shared this beautiful twist to the typical Narcissus story by Oscar Wilde since it’s among my favorite arsenal of quotes and stories to share. I was impacted by it the first time I read it in 90s, but still impresses me each time I read it again. In this case, … Read more
I just love it when photographs walk or ride into my viewfinder. Better yet, when they even call on me to take their photograph. This was the case for the picture above as I was composing the shot to include the fountain to one side, the Agua volcano between the trees, enough red floor tiles … Read more
For this Sunday, we continue in a tranquil and relaxing mood with tone set by the theme day Tranquility. Once again, here’s another fountain on the main plaza of San Gaspar Vivar, a tiny village of Antigua Guatemala sandwiched between San Pedro Las Huertas, San Juan del Obispo and Santa Catarina Bobadilla. I hope your … Read more
This fountain in San Juan del Obispo was my second choice to show tranquility for the theme day of the Photo Daily community. Even the entire community of San Juan del Obispo is a tranquil sleepy little town. If you have not visited yet, you must put it on your to do list. If you … Read more