I never get tired of reminding you guys about the vibrant rich and saturated colours one finds in Antigua Guatemala year round, regardless of whether is the rainy or dry season. Flowers are very good example of these vibrant colours and perhaps also the reason Guatemala is called the country of the eternal Spring since … Read more
The izote tree, yucca guatemalensis, is the Mesoamerican cousin of the yucca tree or Joshua tree and one of my favorite plants to photograph. Simply take a photo tour through the archives for izote. Izote is can be found in almost all gardens and fences here and everywhere in Mexico and Central America and the … Read more
To get us into the mood of the Christmas season that can be felt everywhere in Guatemala now, here’s the first free poinsettia wallpaper of the season. You can browse the wallpaper category to get the other 45 Guatemalan wallpapers for your computer available from AntiguaDailyPhoto for free. Did you know that poinsettias were native … Read more
Don’t miss the orchid exhibition organised by the Asociación Guatemalteca de Orquideología at the Museo de Arte Colonial, 5a calle No. 5, Antigua Guatemala. The orchid exposition started on Thursday, September 27 and ends this coming Sunday, September 30. Enjoy!
Half jokingly I stated that I wish I had some Google Goggles with me every time I go out to take photos so I know what I am photographing, especially when taking pictures of flora and fauna. Well, a few people in Facebook took over the task of determining the identity of the flower above … Read more
Gallitos, air plants, are found everywhere in Guatemala, especially so around Antigua Guatemala because the large tree population surrounding our enchanting and colorful colonial town. So, I guess it should come as no surprise to find then hanging from the power lines as well. I have always have felt fascinated by these air plants. Are … Read more
Climber plants are very popular to cover walls around La Antigua Guatemala as shown in Guateflora: hiedras. As you can see in the picture above, they even placed a metal structure above the wall to accommodate the climbing plant. I didn’t get a good look at the climber plants, but I am sure it will … Read more
These colorful and strange-looking flowers are the gift of a climber plant known locally as Tumbergias (tunbergia misurense is the scientific name). Tumbergias are quite popular in the gardens of La Antigua Guatemala. Tumbergias are also very popular with bees and bumblebees and the why is very obvious once you seen the amount of nectar … Read more
The Ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra) is very important in Guatemala. For one, the Ceiba tree is Guatemala’s national tree. There are Ceiba trees all over Guatemala. The Maya believed that Ceiba trees were portals to Xibalbá (The Underworld). Xibalba is described in the Popol Vuh as a court below the surface of the Earth associated … Read more
There are several jacaranda trees in Parque Central which make a gorgeous display of purple or violet during February and March when they are in bloom. I will try to get a panoramic shot so you can see the jacaranda trees in bloon at Central Park. Well, perhaps it is the fact that gorgeous pale … Read more
The price of flowers goes up exponentially around certain dates like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, just to name a few. A dozen roses is selling for Q60/$7.50 right now, while the normal price at the market goes from Q20/$2.50 to Q35/$4.50 for a dozen roses, depending on the quality and whether one is a … Read more
If you ever decide to hike the volcanoes around La Anttigua Guatemala, don’t ever forget to pay attention to the colors you find on your way up. The flora up there is unique and enchanting. I don’t know the name of these purple flowers, can anybody help? text and photo by Arturo Godoy.
Calla lilies are quite common and inexpensive in Guatemala; often you can buy a dozen for about Q10/$1.25. Think of it, I should have cartuchos in my office more often. How much do callas lilies cost where you live? I was reminded recently of how much I like the callas lilies. So, I was lured … Read more
Today, I continue learning about the Guatemalan coffees. In the past I have mention how I thought coffee plantations were beneficial for the environment because they provided almost undisturbed forested land for birds like Bushy-crested Jay which is native to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Also, I shared with you the biannual procedure of … Read more
In this photograph I try to captured the different ages or stages of the coffee berries. Since we are showing the different ages of coffee I thought I should share with you the information about the different premium coffees from Guatemala. According to Anacafé, Guatemalan National Coffee Association, there are eight distinct strictly hard bean … Read more