Rainy Season Vista: Parish of San Pedro Las Huertas
The canicula [the heat wave] is over and the rains are back. Today I share a vista of the Parrish of San Pedro Las Huertas as seen through the rain drops on a windshield. Enjoy!
Rainy Season Vistas
Rainy Season Vista of Volcán de Agua
The rainy season is bringing lots clouds in the mornings and throughout the day as well as lots vibrant green in all the plants and trees around the Panchoy valley where Antigua Guatemala is located. Today’s vista of Agua volcano was taken from one of the south villages with a south view of the colossal … Read more
Enjoy Sunshine and Gardens Everyday in Antigua Guatemala
Even during the rainy season that spans from May through early November, we get to enjoy sunshine bathed evergreen gardens with flowers in bloom. In fact, in Antigua Guatemala we get to enjoy the sunshine and vibrant gardens with the ever-present flowers everyday of the year.
Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Cupolas and Clouds
Today I am sharing a simple vista with the things that one often encounters while strolling around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season: Clouds and Cupolas. Cúpulas (cupolas) are among the most distinctive architectonic elements on the rooftops of the Casa Antigüeña. Originally designed as a chimney for the kitchen, nowadays many cupolas are only decorative … Read more
Rainy Season Vistas: Waiting for the Storm to Pass
Well, this afternoon the rains finally arrived and put an end to the heatwave we had been experiencing for the last two weeks. Today I share with you a candid shot a dog and his human friend waiting for the storm to pass.
Yellow Corner Vista from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Esquina for corner. This yellow corner is one of my favorite corners in Antigua Guatemala. I often bring photography enthusiasts taking my photo walks to capture enchanting images of the city. To the east of this corner also begins Alameda Santa Rosa; my favorite alameda street in … Read more
Yo Amo Antigua Guatemala, How About You?
I love Antigua Guatemala; that’s what the colorful sign says all the way near the yellow wall of La Merced. I really enjoy going out in the rain to capture different vistas of the city while still raining or slightly afterwards. I hope you are enjoying the wet streets and and saturated color of the … Read more
Rainy Season Vistas: Ambulant Ice Cream Vendor
Neither rain nor shine keeps these ambulant ice cream vendors from the their ice cream selling routes. Starting this weekend, only those already subscribed or who subscribe now to receive email notifications whenever there’s new content posted will get exclusive weekend photos available by email. Sign up through the link to get the exclusive weekend … Read more
Rainy Season Vistas: Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande
Did you know September is Hurricane Month! That’s right, usually the ninth month of the year has more hurricanes than any other month. I have shared with y’all a photograph with this perspective before, click here to see it, and let me know if you like it. By the way, you can purchase a print … Read more
Rainy Season Vistas: Parroquia de San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
The rains this week are brought to the region by the tropical storm turned hurricane Nana. The next few days I will posting additional rainy season vistas. Stay tuned for that! Who can tell me what is the meaning of Nana?
Rainy Season Vistas: Parroquia de San Gaspar Vivar, Antigua Guatemala
Overcast skies are the typical vistas during the rainy season. However, believe it or not, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine every day. Of course, if you place something colorful or interesting in the frame, you can still deliver an attractive photograph. When is the rainy season in your … Read more
Cloudy sky covering completely Agua volcano
It’s been over a week of stormy weather with skies completely covered. In fact, we have barely seen, if at all, the blue sky, the sun or the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. In today’s picture, the top half of the frame should be filled with the colossal Agua volcano as shown here. It all … Read more
Pilas de Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala at the Blue Hour
Rain or shine, La Antigua Guatemala offers magnificent vistas to enchant you at every corner. Here’s, for instance, a post card view of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de la Unión taken at twilight during a rainy evening. Enjoy!
The rainy season has began
Today’s panoramic picture was taken from the second floor of Palacio del Ayuntamiento, better known now as la Muni; short for Municipalidad. In Guatemala the rainy season spans from May to October. Even though we got a few rains in April and sometimes a few more rains in October, in general we can be certain … Read more
Is it still raining in Guatemala?
Yes. But we are so close to the dry season, I can even smell it. Of course, there are many crazy people who love the rain; I know, unbelievable right? Anyhow, for these people I make an effort to go out during the rainy season and make some photos; like today’s of two Maya women … Read more