XXXV Feria del Libro de Antigua Guatemala
Once again, as every July, the annual book fair has set up at Parque Central as part of the patron saint festivities …
To mask, or not to mask, that is the question.
Well, in Guatemala the law of the land since the pandemic began is that one must wear a «mascarilla», face mask in …
Antigua Photo Walks Received the Travelers’ Choice Award: Best of the Best 2021
Last month, TripAdvisor & Viator notified me that my photographic experiences were a Travelers’ Choice Award winner! Best of the Best 2021 Top 1% of the Things to Do in the World for the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town and in the rest of the Guatemala. I have also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019… TAP to see the full size photo and award.
Happy Bicentennial of Guatemala’s Independence
Today Guatemala and the other Central American countries commemorate the bicentennial of the independence. As part of the no-crowds celebrations, the Banco de Guatemala put in circulation a Commemorative Bicentennial Twenty Quetzals bill… TAP to see the full size photos of the new Q20 bill and to read the complete post.
Mobile Covid-testing Clinic in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala’s Covid-testing clinic is located inside the installation of the health center at Parque Isabel La Católica. Even though the clinic …
Repainting The Speed Bumps
Over the weekend these newly installed speed bumps were painted with bright yellow and black paint; as it is the usual the …
Antigua Declares: #YaBasta
Antigüeños held a smaller symbolic manifestation in front of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, better known as La Municipalidad, City Hall, to coincide …
Allons boire ailleurs: Guatemala
Today I share with you a portrait I made of world-famous Vanessa Pilon from Montreal, a Canadian television presenter and fashion icon, …
The Weekend Artisans Market is Back at Real Palacio de La Cultura
Poco a poco, slowly, some of the activities from the old normality are coming back in with modified and healthy protocols into …
Sights of Out Times: Face Masks on Everyone
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mascarilla for face mask. Well, mascarilla is the most often used word in Guatemala, …
Live Vistas of Volcanoes Skyline via The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station
The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station was launched in January 2017 through the collaboration of ClimaYa.com and AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station …
Foodie Fridays — Centro Gastronómico La Fuente
It’s been a while since I have visited La Fuente building, which has become into a Foodie Court of sorts. The Centro …
Uber Eats in Antigua Guatemala
For better or worse the modern world services have arrived to Antigua Guatemala. First, it was the arrival of almost all the …
Two Degrees of Separation at the 19th International Jazz Festival of Guatemala
Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six, or fewer, social connections away from each other. As a result, …
Don’t Miss The 4th Avocado Festival in Antigua Guatemala
If you will be in Antigua Guatemala around Saturday, March 9th, don’t miss the 4th Annual Avocado Festival at Casa Popenoe. The …
BTS of Filming of “Pékin Express” in Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you some behind the scenes photos of the filming of the European Reality TV show “Pékin Express” in …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Manifestations
Even though La Antigua Guatemala is a small town it has a very vocal community of activists. The general population though conservative is quite outspoken…
Antigua Guatemala’s Flower Festival at Night
The awesome positive feedback I received of the night photographs of the 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala confirmed my initial thoughts: …
Antigua Guatemala’s Façade Adorned with Flowers
Bakeries really put in the effort to create beautiful flower embellishments for the façades of their businesses. Here’s flower decoration found at …
Antigua Guatemala’s Façade Embellished with Flowers
This decorated façade was awarded the third position on the contest organized by the 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Once again, …
Antigua Guatemala’s Façade Decorated with Flowers
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Fachada for façade. The flower decoration of façades in Antigua Guatemala was one of …
Dressed up in Colonial style attires for a stroll though Antigua Guatemala
The 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala was packed with fun activities through out the entire weekend. Everything was quite photogenic from …
Live Marimba Music at Palacio del Ayuntamiento
This week has been phenomenal in Antigua Guatemala, with a pedestrian town for three days, new spotlights at the Compañía de Jesús …
2018 Carrera de las Charolas de Antigua Guatemala
For 17 years we have had a very peculiar race in Antigua Guatemala, La Carrera de las Charolas, a race where waitress, …
Most of Antigua Guatemala Will Be Pedestrian for 3 Days
As part of the XXVI Cumbre Iberoamericana, 26th Ibero American Summit of Heads of States and Government, Antigua Guatemala will be in …
First Historic Exhibition of Religious Artifacts in San Pedro Las Huertas
The brotherhood of the parish of San Pedro Las Huertas put together the first historic exhibition of religious artifacts found in the …
Cleaning Crews in Antigua Guatemala
There are cleaning up crews in every block of Antigua Guatemala. At this rate, the city is going to look even better …
Chronicle of the largest eruption of Fuego volcano in four decades
Sunday morning, June 3, 2018, began like many mornings with clear skies and Volcán de Fuego showing off with towering fumaroles that …
Guatemala’s National Referendum 2018
This Sunday Guatemala held a national consultation, a sort of referendum, to decide whether Guatemala and Belize should take the border differences …
Wheel clampping vehicles parked in no-parking zones of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cepo or wheel clamp. Cepos are used to immobilize vehicles parked in the no-parking …
Manifestations against corruption in Antigua Guatemala
The people of Antigua Guatemala also participated in the grand national manifestations under the tags #ParoNacional and #ParoS20 against corruption and to …
Protests in Antigua Guatemala against Jimmy Morales administration
A few days before the celebrations of Independence Day on September 15th, the President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales and/or the Vice President, …
Water service issues in Antigua Guatemala
This past weekend Antigua Guatemala suffered through the lack of the water service. In fact, this municipal administration has had so much …
First Ever Desfile Bufo of the Huelga de Dolores in Antigua Guatemala
How about a satirical parade about a procession? As I said before, in Antigua Guatemala the two most popular form of manifestation …
First they came for…
First they came for the Women, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a woman. Then they came for …
Check out the new Antigua SkyCam Weather Station
AntiguaDailyPhoto and ClimaYa joined forces to launch the Antigua Skycam weather station, the first of its kind in Guatemala. The Antigua Skycam …
Women’s March in Antigua Guatemala
As in many cities around the world, women marched on Antigua Guatemala streets to protest the inauguration of newest the president in …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Ruins Restoration Is Almost Done
The restoration work of the Cathedral ruins in Antigua Guatemala is bringing back the elegant and monumental beauty of the cathedral complex. …
Antigua Guatemala’s Mayor at Work
This morning we were awaken by very strong tremors, a 5.4 earthquake at 5:30am. The epicentre was quite close to Antigua Guatemala, …
There will be blood… in Antigua Guatemala
I remember having read in Gandhi’s autobiography that truth was not absolute, rather more like multi-faceted diamond; meaning truth had many points …
2016 Slideshow of the Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala
A few thousand people get together at Barrio de la Concepción in Antigua Guatemala at 6pm on December 7 for the burning …
Google Maps Street View is finally capturing the streets of Antigua Guatemala
You heard it here first. Google Maps is about to start photographing every street of La Antigua Guatemala with its 360° cameras …
Festival Gastronómico de Sacatepéquez 2016
As part of the celebrations of La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The …
Gastronomic Roots of Santiago de Guatemala
This Thursday we had a delightful lecture about the gastronomic roots of Santiago de Guatemala, now known as La Antigua Guatemala by …
33rd Book Fair of Antigua Guatemala
Once again, as part of the Día de Santiago festivities, the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala celebrated weeks prior and after July …
Inauguration of Parque Central Facelift
After months of work repairing benches, replacing garden areas with new plants and flowers and fences, installing new water pumps and adding …
Army Day Manifestations in Antigua Guatemala
Día del Ejercito is a Guatemalan holiday observed on June 30. Even though the holiday actually commemorates the Liberal Revolution of 1871 …
Artisans Town Fair in Antigua Guatemala
Once again there was an artisans town fair around Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala. Unlike previews town fairs, this time the tents …
What is happening with Correos de Guatemala?
Well, this story can make anyone go postal. It turns out that the Canadian company running the postal service for Guatemala did …
Again is «Jueves de CICIG» in Guatemala
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Consecutive Day 3648 — Viviendo La Receta Book
The world-famous Guatemalan chef, Mirciny Moliviatis, has a new book that she’s promoting at present in the U.S. by the name of …
Antigua Coffee Workshops Are Coming Up Soon!
At the Antigua Coffee Workshops you will get a chance to visit a coffee plantation to learn everything there’s to know about …
Antigua Coffee Workshops
What happens when you get together a few passionate coffee lovers? A coffee workshop, of course. Soon enough you will be able …
“Despierta América” TV Show Visits Antigua Guatemala
Today I had the opportunity to shoot some behind the scenes pictures of the filming of an upcoming episode of the television …
Vecino Antigüeño and Visitante Frecuente Parking Stickers
Starting around the second or third week of January, the Municipalidad de La Antigua Guatemala, city hall government, begins extending the “Vecino Antigüeño” [Antiguan Neighbor] and “Visitante Frecuente” [frequent visitor] windshield stickers.
The Presidential House in Antigua Guatemala
La Casa Presidencial or the Presidential White House in Antigua Guatemala is also known as Casa de las Sirenas or Casa Chamorro. …
2015 Carrera de las Charolas in Antigua Guatemala
Not often we are fortunate during an Antigua Photo Walk to have the opportunity to photograph such an unusual and unique event …
Guatemalan Presidential Elections This Sunday
On Sunday, October 25, once again Guatemalans will be going to the voting booths to cast their vote for the new president …
Kite Season Has Arrived in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barrilete for kite. Normally the kite season is the same as the dry season, …
Guatemalan Freedom Torches
Here’s a picture of the first Freedom Torches, Antorchas de Libertad, leaving from the Palacio del Ayuntamiento. With all the political scandals …
Guatemalan General Elections 2015
Starting at 6am Guatemalans went to the voting booths to cast what their choices for president and vice-president, congress people, mayors and …
Political Forecast for Guatemala: Almost Clear
This morning Guatemala awoke without it’s president as Otto Pérez Molina, the former president, resigned before sunrise, to face the allegations of …
Sweeping Changes in Guatemala
Zero violence! Only love, happiness and peace while Guatemalans are changing the country forever with their manifestations and rejection of corruption at …
The Day Guatemala Stood Still
On August 27, Guatemalans from all over were to call to a general national strike with the goal to ask for the …
The Black Ribbon Campaign Reaches La Antigua Guatemala
Normally I try to stay away from the the hot news from Guatemala as my goal has always been to provide an …
U.S. Chinook and Blackhawk Helicopters Over Antigua Guatemala
Today the peacefulness and quietude of the residential areas in and around La Antigua Guatemala was disrupted by noisy low flying U.S. …
Behind The Scenes Gallery of the Filming of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern in Antigua Guatemala
Today I’m happy to share with you a photo gallery from behind the scenes of the production of Bizarre Foods with Andrew …
Banana Republic Politics
Spring is coming! By the time you receive this post, Guatemala will be on the news the world over. All major newspapers …
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala
The Holy Week Is Officially Over! Yes, it’s official, the Semana Santa is over. Now, it is time to ponder over the …
I’m a journalist, don’t shoot
Today while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala we encounter a group of journalists demanding safety and security from the authorities …
Challenging gravity on the day that rained ashes from the sky over Antigua Guatemala
What a challenging day. It started with a photo walk and a hunt for mermaids through out Antigua Guatemala. Next came pointing …
Je suis Charlie / Yo soy Charlie / I am Charlie / Ich bin Charlie
#JeSuisCharlie #YoSoyCharlie #IAmCharlie #IchBinCharlie #CharlieHebdo
Police Raid at La Terraza
Point 1: I guess the police want you to come and relax in Antigua Guatemala so long as you do it naturally; …
Run, Nelo, Run For Water
Nelo Mijangos is turning his hobby and passion for running into a good cause. So is Ariana Pizzatti. Both of them will …
Entrepreneurial Meet Ups at Impact Hub Antigua
Last Saturday I had the opportunity to assist to the first entrepreneurial meet up sponsored by Heuristica UFM at Impact Hub Antigua, …
Pandemic of Happy People in Guatemala
Honest, I didn’t believe it when I read the articles in the USA Today and The Daily Mail which declared that Latin …
Antigua Food & Wine Presentation
Today I had the opportunity to taste several Syrah/Shiraz wines from different regions of the world and catch up with many of …
Swing, Blues & Cumbia Tonight in Antigua Guatemala
If you like swing, blues, cumbia or all the above, you are in luck because tonight between 8:30pm – 11pm you can …
Guatemalan Summer’s Shades of Green
Fact #1: Right now we are in what Guatemalans call the Winter season, although in reality, we are in the middle of …
Sunday Afternoon at San Juan del Obispo
True to my original goal of sharing stamps of daily life in and around La Antigua Guatemala, I have the pleasure to …
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Peace is as fragile as these bubbles blown from Antigua Guatemala. I still recall the first time I read about World War …
“Blessed Water” — Foundry Photo Project
Water scarcity has been an issue in rural areas around the world. People in need of this basic resource have to find …
A Day in the Life of a Tuc Tuc Taxi Driver in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s the first photojournalistic project of the Foundry Photo Workshop I am sharing with you. As soon as I get other projects …
Immigration of Maya K’iche’ Children to Antigua Guatemala
Here’s the story of Adam and Domingo, which is the typical story of many of the kids and teenagers of the high …
Final Presentation of the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop Projects
Saturday night I had the privilege of looking at the final presentation of Foundry Photojournalism Workshop projects. To experience over 70 photo …
Photo Walks through the villages of Antigua Guatemala with Foundry Photojournalism Workshop Students
This past week I was very busy helping some of the students and the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop develop their photo projects. Also, …
Good News from Guatemala: Working for the Welfare of Equines
Fundación Equinos Sanos para el Pueblo, ESAP, is another non-governmental organisation I have worked with in the past. So, when Foundry Photojournalism …
Good News from Guatemala: Helping The Shoe Shine Kids Prepare for a Better Future
One week after I started AntiguaDailyPhoto on May 1, 2006 I pointed out how kids should be in school instead of working …
Good News from Guatemala: Fighting Malnourishment in Guatemala from Casa Jackson, Antigua Guatemala
Often times I have wonder why do we have so many non-governmental organisations, NGOs, in and around Antigua Guatemala. Also, I have …
Good News from Guatemala Coming Up Soon
Thanks to Foundry Photo Journalism Workshop Stories being created right now, soon there will a series of amazing good news coming out …
Antigua Photo Walk with Foundry Photojournalism Workshop Students
Today I had the honor to lead a photo walk with the students of Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Antigua Guatemala. This time …
Panoramic vista of the things to do in Antigua Guatemala this weekend
There is plenty to do in Antigua Guatemala this weekend. The weekend kick off with the Señorita Antigua beauty pageant on Friday …
Checking for Motorcycle Helmets and Vests
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Retén or check point. We are a bit slow to implement stuff in Antigua …
Preparing The Antigua Boulder Challenge
When is boulder not a boulder? When a boulder is for a climbing competition. Such is the case today where we can …
Los Patojos Need Your Help
Contact Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes or Gary Jepson to learn how you can help Los Patojos. In the meantime, read about what …
Street Photography Workshops in La Antigua
If you have follow my daily posts in AntiguaDailyPhoto for a few months or a few years, one thing would very obvious …
Teachers without contracts at the commencement of the new school year in Guatemala
It is both scandalous and sad that while the Guatemalan government is indulging in a melodramatic political charade, dissipating public funds in …
First Day of the School-year in Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, Guatemala’s school year begins in January and end in October. Another interesting fact about Guatemala’s educational system …