The laws regarding business signs in Antigua are very strict. I believe this is especially true for transnational companies which they have to adhere to subdue colors and the signs have to look like if they were made with old and traditional process like wood, metal, or ceramic. The outside walls also have to conform … Read more
The taxi service in La Antigua Guatemala is anything but reliable. Taxi vehicles come in all colors and makes, mostly Toyota and Nissan. There is not a radio taxi service because all the taxis are owned by their respective drivers and they haven’t see fit to band together and offer a central calling number, so … Read more
Yesterday I started the photo series about Antigua’s color palette. In this photo you get two of my objectives: 1. the color which is sky blue or celeste in Spanish and 2. the mico sign for a traditional wooden toy store. Does anybody know what a mico is? Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Antigua / … Read more
Slowly but surely Cubans are building a community in Antigua. Here you see the sign for Sabor Cubano Restaurant (4a calle oriente #3A), one of the latest Cuban joints to open in Antigua. They have live Cuban music Thursdays thought Saturdays and I can testify that it is very good. You can also listen to … Read more
There are several architectonic elements that make Antigua such a photographic place. These are windows, doors, walls, signs, churches, arches, patios, fountains, ruins, flowers and trees, washbasins, crosses. They are plentiful in such small city (10 blocks by 10 blocks more or less). I will begin to publish all those elements now. Today’s photo is … Read more