Poinsettias are autochthonous to Guatemala and Mesoamerica so they can be grown in gardens either by design or as wild intruders as well as in the fields as wild plants. In Guatemala poinsettias are known as Flor de Pascua, or simply as…
Last year when I shared with you the torquoise Strongylodon vines I mentioned that there was an even more rare color for …
What better way to show you the colors of the Eternal Spring of Antigua Guatemala than with the vibrant hues of the …
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio …
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the …
As I have shared with you before, flores de Pascua or pascuas, are the most popular Christmas floral displays. Poinsettias are also …
Chichitas amarillas, yellow nipples or nipple fruit, or Chichitas de Esquipulas are two popular name for this organic Guatemalan decoration found around …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pascuas for poinsettias. Scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima or Poinsetia. As I have mentioned …
You can never go wrong with the vibrant and exotic orchids of Guatemala. By the way, in case you didn’t know, Guatemala …
I just realize many of the flowers blooming now are either purple or lilac. That’s interesting, don’t you think?
You will not believe how many flowers are blooming right now in Antigua Guatemala. I wish you were here to enjoy all …
Pink hydrangeas are not as common as lilac and light blue hydrangeas in Antigua Guatemala. Well, at least I haven’t seen it …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Hortensias for Hydrangea. Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a …
Imagine a place where the all-year temperate weather is pegged around 22ºC/72ºF the majority of the time and the flowers are blooming. …
As you can tell if you have been following the daily updates of Antigua Daily Photo for the last 14 years, I …
