Signs

Palacio de los Capitanes Generales Sign

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La Antigua Guatemala is so full of antique signs that you can find while strolling around the ruins, buildings and parks. Today’s picture is no exception. The sign can be found at the Captains’ Palace and it reads: Palace of the General Captains of the Kingdom of Goathemala, which during 231 years this city served … Read more

Mermaids Fountain Sign at Antigua’s Main Square

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I am sure that most people that visit La Antigua Guatemala get to see the fountain at the Main Square; some might even seat around the benches to contemplate the artistic and erotic hidden messages revealed by the ancient wail of the sirens’ allure. But, I am almost sure, almost nobody comes across this little … Read more

Alameda Santa Lucí­a Sign

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Believe it or not what you call the Santa Lucí­a Street is the biggest controversy on this 6-block-long avenue. See, most people call it Calzada Santa Lucí­a; calzada is one of the Spanish words for paved avenue/street. Those who know and pay attention to the signage, would tell you there are no calzadas anywhere in … Read more

Sabe Rico Wooden Sign in La Antigua Guatemala

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Here’s a second wooden sign for the Sabe Rico Delicatessen Chocolaterí­a which can be found hanging at the entrance doorway. I really like both wooden signs, although today’s sign is more traditional. Now if I could only find the font used in the Sabe Rico sign… I have some ideas where to use such a … Read more

Sabe Rico Sign in Antigua Guatemala

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Obviously not all the signs are for new business. Sometimes, there are business which did not succeed and their local is taken over by a new business or by another looking to expand into a larger space. That’s the case here: The Sabe Rico Delicatessen Chocolaterí­a has taken over the space previously occupied by Tortas … Read more

Santo Restaurante Lounge Sign

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I said it before, but I repeat it now: I could go on forever photographing the never-ending supply of signs around Antigua. It looks like every time I blink a new business opens its doors. The other day, I read an apocalyptic article entitled Antigua 2020 in which the author describes the business association delightful … Read more

What Was the Old Man Thinking?

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I wonder what was going through the old man’s mind while watching the young tourist with flip flops (thongs) and short shorts. Was he thinking I would never let my granddaughter go out dressing like that or was he wondering if those sandals, which are all the rage right now, are really comfy. What do … Read more

Familia Gaytán Durán Sign

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This is another tradition which is disappearing from the façades of La Antigua Guatemala. Having a tiled-sign with the family names on the wall next to the main doorway is something that is rapidly going away for different reason, safety among the most important of all. 🙁 What do you think are the other reasons?