Inside View of Ruinas de San Agustín
The ruins of San Agustín, located on the corner of 7a avenida norte and 5a calle poniente, are the most recent ruinas …
Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 16
Ruinas de San Agustín are the most recent ruins open to the public. For now the entry is free to wander through …
Liminal Antigua Guatemala — Ruinas de las Capuchinas Corridor
We finished the mini series a photograph of liminal or transitional space, one of the corridors found at the former convent of Las Capuchinas… TAP to see the full size image and other posts in the series.
Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Traditional Ice Cream Cart Vendor
Today I share with you a sight of a traditional ice cream cart vendor framed within one of the entrances of Ruinas …
Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 12
Today I shared with you a black and white vista of the circular patio of the Convento de Las Capuchinas. Enjoy!
Senior Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
Slowly but surely I have become the official photographer for senior pictures for those looking to take home amazing destination pictures for …
Main Nave of Ruinas de Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the current state of the restoration of the main nave of Ruinas de Santa Clara. Slowly but …
Decorate Your Walls with a Metallic Print of Ruinas de San José El Viejo
Get a digital download so you can make your own print at home or at your nearby photo lab, or simply to use a wallpaper in your computer, I will be offering digital downloads for…
Detail of the Façade of Ruinas de San Agustín in Antigua Guatemala
The most recent ruins to open up their doors to the public is Ruinas de San Agustín, located on the corner of …
Decorate Your Walls with a Metallic Print of Full Moon Rising Over Ruins of Candelaria
Here’s a way to show your support for the work I have done over 15 years of daily posts at AntiguaDailyPhoto.com and …
Fisheye Inside the Ruins of Iglesia de Las Capuchinas
Even though I have shared with you before a fisheye vista of The Circular Ruins of Las Capuchinas, I thought you may also enjoy this fisheye view of the central nave of the ruins of this parish when it was used for events. Of course this was before the pandemic. It’s funny how many things we miss from before the pandemic, how about you, what do you miss?
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Cathedral Ruins Entrance
This is the entrance to the ruins of the former cathedral complex of Antigua Guatemala. It’s located on the side of 5a calle oriente. I believe this is only the second time I share this vista with you… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Door and Window
We continue with the game of discovering of architectonic details. As explained previously, with each new post I share an architectonic detail …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Saint in a Niche
Let’s continue with the architecture discovery game from this week. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
Explore the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala
Join me and discover some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with my Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect photographic experience to …
Sights of Antigua — Ruinas de Santa Rosa and a Colorful Bus
This is rare vista of the Santa Rosa ruins as normally the public transportation buses do not go through this sleepy little …
Sights of Antigua — Ruinas de San José El Viejo
The rainy season brings out the vibrant colors of the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. You need to take strolls during the wet …
It’s Always Spring in Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that the slogan for Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Spring? Well, then Antigua Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Sunshine because… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Walking the Dog at Alameda Santa Rosa
I captured this quotidian vista of a couple walking their dog during a recent photo walk where we were photographing many of …
Close-up Details of the Façade of El Carmen Ruins
Ruinas El Carmen are among the best preserved samples of the Moorish baroque architecture found in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, putting the …
Morning Light Bathing The Ruins of Santa Rosa
Honestly, I never get tired of sharing with you images of the beautiful warm morning light we experience in Antigua Guatemala. In …
Remains of the Rooftop of Ruinas de Santa Clara
Today I bring you an interesting perspective in the remains of the rooftop of the main nave of the ruins of Santa …
Morning Vista of the Hidden Ruinas de Santa Rosa
Today I share with you a vista of the morning light bathing the magnificent Ruinas de Santa Rosa. Right now is the …
Entrance of Casa Convento Concepción
Today I share with you a picture of the façade and entrance of Casa Convento Conception and three pieces of trivia about …
Man catching up with the latest news
Honestly, I can not tell you when was the last time I read a newspaper. 2020 made it easy for me. How …
Side entrance to Ruinas de Santa Clara
Here’s another treat from my morning photo walks, the side entrance of Ruinas de Santa Clara. I was attracted by how the …
Framed Ruinas de San José El Viejo
Today I am happy to share with you a wall decoration treat from my morning photo walk. As I have said before, …
Ruinas de San José El Viejo in Antigua Guatemala
The Ruins of San José El Viejo parish in Antigua Guatemala. This parish was built in 1749. Nowadays, these ruins are used …
Win a Beautiful Metallic Print of Full Moonrise Over Ruinas de Candelaria
I will be sending a gorgeous 11″x14″ metallic print of Full Moonrise over Ruinas de Candelaria, valued at $60, to one winner …
Baroque Pillars of Ruinas El Carmen
For today, I bring you a close-up view of the intricate stucco details plastered on the pillars of Ruinas El Carmen, one …
Ruins of the former cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala
Take a look at the ruins of the cathedral complex of the Antigua Catedral de Santiago. This is a view from the …
Time-traveling Through the Ruins of Antigua Guatemala
Nothing brings you closer to time traveling than a visit to the many convent and monastery ruins of peppered all over Antigua …
Portrait of Vanessa Pilon in Antigua Guatemala
I never get tired of sharing the many fantastic backdrops we have in Antigua Guatemala. I was fortunate to able to make …
Façade of Ruins of San José El Viejo at Night
I never get tired of sharing with you different vistas of the ruins in and around Antigua Guatemala. The other day while …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Ruins of San Agustín at Night
We continue our night photography tour of Antigua Guatemala with a visit to the ruins of San Agustín in the southwest part …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Ruins
Let’s play a discovery game this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me …
Quotidian vistas of the Oratorio of Las Capuchinas Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
“I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me. Like the bodiless heads you see sometimes in circus sideshows, it …
Visiting the ruins of Antigua Guatemala
My favorite ruins to visit and photograph in Antigua Guatemala are Capuchinas, Santa Clara, San Francisco El Grande Ruins, Iglesia La Merced …
Ruinas de la Virgen de Los Remedios
If you would like to learn more about the ruins of Our Lady of the Remedies, follow the white rabbit! In fact, …
Ruinas de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores del Cerro for the 13th Anniversary
The ruins of Our Lady of Sorrow of the Hill are located on the north east part of Antigua Guatemala. Have you …
Ruinas of Santa Isabel, Antigua Guatemala
I have shared with you three different images of the Ruins of Santa Isabel since 2007. That’s over 12 years of coverage …
The hidden Santa Rosa Ruins of Antigua Guatemala
I am almost certain that most visitors to Antigua Guatemala do not walk through this part of town since it is quite …
Remembrance of the Earthquake of February 4th, 1976
The only surviving arch at Iglesia de La Recolección was a symbol of Antigua Guatemala ruins for many years. The 1917 and …
Full Moon Rising over Ermita Santa Isabel Ruins
Even though the main day for the Lunar eclipse and the Super Blood Wolf Moon was January 20th, for the next few …
Super Blood Wolf Moon over Los Remedios Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
This Sunday night, January 20th, we had the chance to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse happened after 10:0pm. We were not lucky in Antigua Guatemala since all afternoon and night the sky was filled with clouds.
At a break in the clouds I was fortunate to be able to capture the Super Blood Wolf Moon over the ruins of the former Parroquia de Los Remedios, at the start of Alameda El Calvario.
Ruins of Los Remedios in Antigua Guatemala
On Sunday night, January 20th, we will be able to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse will happen much later in the evening, after 10:0pm. I hope to use this ruin as the backdrop for the rising of the moon right after sunset. Stay tuned!
Full Moon Over The Candelaria Ruins
Last week I came across a shot of the full moon above the ruins of Candelaria taken with a cellphone camera where …
Ruins of Antiguo Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús
Antigua Guatemala is world famous among other things because its many ruins; each at different point from total abandonment to restoration. The …
Ruinas de San José El Viejo
Here’s an updated vista taken this morning from Ruinas de San José El Viejo in Antigua Guatemala. This is something that never …
Entrance to the ruins of the former Cathedral complex of Antigua Guatemala
This is the entrance to the ruins of the former cathedral complex of Antigua Guatemala. It’s located on the side of 5a …
Ruins of Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala
On the façade of ruins of Convento de Santa Clara you can find some of the largest mermaids found in Antigua Guatemala. …
Ruins of Convento de Santa Teresa
Some times I wonder what would’ve be like to walk around the streets of Santiago de Guatemala, now Antigua Guatemala, with all …
Ruins of San Agustin in Antigua Guatemala
Sometimes we forget how tall are the ruins in and around Antigua Guatemala and only when take a picture with human next …
Lesser Known Antigua — Abandoned or ruined houses
Sometimes we obviate things that we find on our normal routines. Take this abandoned house for instance, hundreds of buses go by …
El Carmen Ruins
I believe this is only the second time in over decade that I have found Ruinas El Carmen totally clear from vendors …
The Thierry Lang Trio at Guatemala’s Jazz Festival in Antigua Guatemala
The 17th International Jazz Festival of Guatemala is in full swing. Here’s the Thierry Lang Trio playing at as part of the …
The Architectonic Beauty of the Ruins of the Cathedral Complex
The ruins of the former cathedral complex are so awe inspiring and beautiful. These ruins have a lot to offer to anyone, …
Consecutive Day 3640 — El Carmen Ruins
La Ruinas de El Carmen in Antigua Guatemala are a magnificent example of baroque colonial architecture. Even in it’s decay and abandoned …
Laundromats in Colonial Times
I pride myself of knowing every little corner of La Antigua Guatemala so whenever I discover a hidden aspect in this colonial …
Ruins of Santa Isabel, Antigua Guatemala
It’s been a while since I visited the ruins of Santa Isabel in june 2007, located in hidden plaza on the village …
Weekend Handicrafts Market at Ruinas del Carmen, Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, a handicraft market mushrooms on the outside of Ruinas Del Carmen on the weekends and holidays. The …
Texture And Patterns at Capuchinas
Often enough you find lots of textures and patterns in my photography such as in this column found inside Convento Las Capuchinas …
Doorway into the Raw Past
This week I felt through a rabbit hole, a doorway into the raw textured past of Convento Las Capuchinas. Come back tomorrow …
Rebuilding the Santa Clara Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
The rebuilding and renovation of the Antigua Guatemala is on-going process which never ends. Here we can appreciate the work being done …
The Ever-Present Beetles of Antigua Guatemala
I believe more people are getting VW Beetles lately because now I see them everywhere. In my humble opinion, this is the …
Antigua Architecture Walks
I was fortunate to accompany Guatemalan Architect José María Magaña Juárez, who specializes in conservation of monuments and historic centers and was …
Arches Inside Capuchina Ruins
My advice is to always carry a camera with you and I mean ALWAYS. You don’t know when you will get a …
Typical Rooftop Vistas from Antigua Guatemala
Pots and flowers are so typical of the rooftop terraces of Antigua Guatemala, present as often as you cupolas. Chayes are also …
Ermita de La Santa Cruz with Dramatic Lighting
Without a doubt Ermita de La Santa Cruz is one of the more dramatic and enchanting venues in La Antigua Guatemala. Especially …
Contrasts
Not the normal way you’d think about contrasts (politically speaking), but I just love it when you just try to challenge lighting …
Antigua Guatemala Is A Ghost Town
Since Eric mentioned the fantasmas (ghosts) in the comments of San Agustín Ruins by Night, I figure I ought to share a …
San Agustín Ruins by Night
I believe this is the second time I share a photo of Ruinas de San Agustín with you guys. Interesting enough, both …
El Carmen Ruins
I think this piece of architecture is absolutely gorgeous. Especially with those sellers and colorful textile products from Mercado De Artesanos El …
1773 Guatemala Earthquake Time Capsule
An earthquake struck Guatemala on July 29, 1773 and had an estimated epicentral intensity magnitude of 7.5 Mi. It was followed by …
Leaves of Grass
I am sure you were already thinking of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. Gotcha! Well, this is really a literal snapshot or …
Amantes a La Antigua
Do you believe this couple will also record their names interlocked inside a heart as proof their present love?
Las Capuchinas Ruins Stairway
The Convento de Las Capuchinas is among the best preserved ruins in La Antigua Guatemala. Every nook and cranny of Las Capuchinas …
Once Upon a Time In Antigua Guatemala
Here’s once again my dear friend Nelo being such an accomodating model for my take on Antigua Guatemala’s version of El Mariachi …
Colonial Church Ruins Within My Fingers
Win a custom-made post card from one of the photos from AntiguaDailyPhoto by providing the correct name and exact location of the …
Santa Clara Ruins Garden
The Santa Clara ruins is among the most popular wedding destination venues. And even if folks don’t decide to celebrate inside Santa …
El Carmen Handicrafts Market
Visiting the El Carmen ruins folkart market is among the top things people do on the weekends and holidays in La Antigua …
40th Anniversary of the National Council for the Protection of Antigua
The wonderful celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the National Council for the Protection of Antigua was held on Nov 20th at …
Dancing Shadow at Las Capuchinas Ruins
The night of Friday, November 6, was the successful inauguration of the first exhibit of the Club Fotográfico de Antigua. There were …
Portal to An Ancient World
The whimsical, timeless allure of La Antigua’s colonial architecture, peacefully protected ruins and cobbled streets is a common theme of which I’ll …
Free Culture
In La Antigua Guatemala we are so lucky to have plenty of free culture. The Festival Internacional de Jazz en Antigua and …
Colorful Guatemala
Colorful Guatemala, I tell you, colorful Guatemala! Si ni los mismos guatemaltecos logramos entender la complejidad cultural en la que vivimos… —Ale …
Setting the Stage for Festival de Cultura Paiz
Oh February, what a magnificent month to visit La Antigua Guatemala. First, you get to enjoy the Día del Cariño y Amistad …
A Weekend At the Ruins With the Family
Many Guatemalan families take advantage of the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere surrounding the church, convent and monastery ruins around La Antigua Guatemala …
San Juan de Dios Colonial Hospital Ruins
Very little remains from the Hospital Real de Santiago, also known as Hospital San Juan de Dios because it was under the …
Atmosphere at Inaugurations in La Antigua Guatemala
A couple times, I have talked about attending inaugurations of art exhibits, concerts and recitals, but I do not think I have …
Jordi Albert Projet in the Jazz Festival in Antigua
The last presentation in the three-day Festival de Jazz en Antigua was the Jordi Albert Projet doing a tribute to Chet Baker …
Be Little! Trio in La Antigua Guatemala
Tonight it was the turn for Be Little! Trio which is composed of Luca Calabrese, Massimo Minardi and Francesco D’Auria. Be Little! …
Alain Derbez Jazz Trio in La Antigua Guatemala
Honest, I don’t mean to brag. But I have to say sometimes life can be pretty good in La Antigua Guatemala. Let …
For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Oops! I almost forgot about the photo above. These ruins belong to the church Our Lady of the Remedies, or Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Spanish. It is located on the left bank of El Pensativo river, on the south part of town, right on the street that takes you to El Calvario Church; just a few hundred feet from it. The processional figures in storage, shown yesterday, are pile on the front part of the atrium. There is a black bird in the picture, can you find it?
Dramatic Illumination of San Agustín Ruins
In the photo above, you can see the San Agustín ruins in the foreground, the Moon in the background and Venus between the two. Today’s night photo is to follow up my entry of Dramatic Illumination of Ruins and Historic Buildings with a better example. Back in June 3rd, I mentioned that many ruins and historic buildings in La Antigua Guatemala get a light bath a key places with spot light as to emphasize and to add drama to building that might not look impressive during the day. You now can see what a big difference a tripod can make when taking photos at night.
Santa Isabel Church Ruins in Santa Ana, La Antigua Guatemala
Around Antigua Guatemala you’ll never know what may find if you take a side road or dirt road. For instance, today while …
Dramatic Illumination of Ruins and Historic Buildings
Even though I have shown a few photos of La Antigua Guatemala taken at twilight or at night such as Tree Branches …