Roofs

Rooftop View of Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia La Merced

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PHOTO STOCK: Rooftop View of Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia La Merced

Today I share with you an unusual vista of Iglesia La Merced and the Arch taken from the rooftop of the City Hall palace. Not often one can get access to such a fantastic vantage point. Enjoy! In three more days we will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. As I have mentioned a few … Read more

Typical Rooftop Vistas from Antigua Guatemala

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Pots and flowers are so typical of the rooftop terraces of Antigua Guatemala, present as often as you cupolas. Chayes are also found often. Chaye is the Guatemalan slang for broken glass. Lots of chayes are installed on top walls to discourage people who like to “borrow” the belongings of other people without asking. Follow … Read more

Rooftop panoramic vista from Antigua Guatemala

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If you manage to get to rooftop of a house in Antigua Guatemala, you could get a panoramic vista of volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango (left to right). If you’re lucky enough to have a poniente vista (that’s looking west) you might also be able to enjoy glorious sunsets during the dry season, and electrifying … Read more

Roof Top and Palo de Izote

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Palo de Izote is the Guatemalan equivalent of the Joshua tree. In fact, Palo de Izote is the Mesoamerican cousin of the Joshua or Yucca tree. Like I mentioned before, I have a fascination with the Izote tree; I don’t know why, maybe its many branches that look like arms and hands. Palo de Izote … Read more

Catedral & Palacio de Los Capitanes

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In our never-ending quest to bring you rare or unusual vistas from the same hackneyed places, today I present you an example of a new perspective for the overly-exposed Catedral de San José, quite possibly Antigua Guatemala’s most often photographed church, since it’s located in the Main Plaza. Have you ever seen a photo from … Read more

Spanish Tiles Roofs

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I am sure I am not the only one who enjoys looking at the repetition and texture created by the terra-cotta Spanish tile roofs. Even when the tiles are old and weathered, they still look great. Nowadays, however, most Spanish tiles roof, tejas in Spanish, are ornamental since they are place above modern roofs.

Chimneys

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Scattered throughout the terra cotta rooftops of La Antigua, keen observers can spy the signature domed chimneys of the traditional Spanish colonial architecture. For me, the chimneys evoke thoughts of a warm hearth filled with crackling firewood. But during this unseasonal rain, I can’t help but to think of Rudy as he asks “Who stole … Read more

Spanish Tile Roof Texture

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I love textures and La Antigua Guatemala seems to possess an endless amount of textures. Perhaps the fact that I am a graphic designer is what makes me focus on textures. Now the texture, repetition, waves, color and perspective found on the roof tops of La Antigua Guatemala are simply delightful, at least they’re to … Read more