I showed you these palm trees on August 28th as they reflect on the water tank at the public washbasins at Parque de la Unión (Union Park). Today’s photo is right across the street from yesterday’s Santa Clara Ruins photo. There are not many palm trees around Antigua, as a matter of fact, this is … Read more
“Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.” —Pradip I found two great quotes about the rain at the Samudaya.org web site which go very well with this photo which is my good-bye to the rainy season 2007 in Guatemala. The Parque Central is Antigua’s best place for gathering and meetings. … Read more
Many of you seemed to like Arches reflected on Tanque de la Unión. So today I bring to you a photo of the park where the water tanks are located. It is once again Monday, the boot-up day of the week. Best wishes to all of you and take it easy and slow. Tags: Antigua … Read more
Antigua is the tourism capital of Guatemala. Almost all the tourists flee away from Guatemala City as soon as their airplane lands on the Aurora International Airport. Since Antigua is only 45 kilometers from Guatemala City and it is after all more charming and less expensive, many people come here. La Antigua has all the … Read more
It is impossible not to stop and admire these motorcycles. Besides, when the motorbikes arrive with their loud roaring and begin to park all in line around the Parque Central. People forget, for a moment, whatever they were doing and come closer to look and contemplate all the work that has gone into converting a … Read more
It is quite a show to look at the motorcycle clubs arrive in Antigua. Many people gather around them to see their bikes and their motorcycle suits and helmets. Children and adults alike can not resist to approach the riders and their bikes to ask questions or just to admire the artworks. I am sure … Read more
So, the answer for yesterday’s photo is: the arrival of the motorcycles. I told you before that Antigua is only 45 kilometers from Guatemala City and since both cities are completely different it just makes sense that Antigua became a great destination for Guatemalans. For instance, many Guatemalan motorcycle clubs take a ride to Antigua … Read more
This is the main church in Antigua, yet it is not the most beautiful. Here you see it from the Central Park. You know have three side of the park. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Antigua’s Cathedral
La Antigua Guatemala is characterized by its colonial atmosphere. Ruins, churches, arches, gardens, and fountains everywhere. The fountain here is the central figure in the Central Park and is adorned with four sirens. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / Guatemala / Central Park / main fountain / Mermaid in Antigua