Antigua Guatemala Signs: Calle del Hospital
Some streets of Antigua Guatemala still have signs showing the original names of the streets as Calle del Hospital, nowadays 6a calle oriente.
Signs
When nothing goes Right, go Left!
This sign reads like sound advice for 2020, especially for the times we are living in; don’t you think? 😉
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Double Via
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish words of the day: Doble Vía for two way street.
Walk This Way… Take 2!
Did you know that the sign regulation of Antigua Guatemala mandates that signs must me handmade and only metal, wood or ceramic can be used in the making.
I Love Antigua… How About You?
This year theme for the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala was The Little Prince as it’s claimed that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was inspired to write The Little Prince while convalescing in Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán. The Little Prince (French: ”Le Petit Prince”), first published in 1943, was voted the best book of 20th century in France, and maintains … Read more
Mayan Word of the Day: Xibalbá
Xibalbá is described in the Popol Vuh as a court below the surface of the Earth associated with death and with twelve gods or powerful rulers known as the Lords of Xibalba (source: Wikipedia). The Maya believed that Ceiba trees were portals to Xibalbá (The Underworld).
Escudo del Estado de Guatemala en La Federación del Centro
This was an updated version for the coat of arms for the equivalent of The United States of Central America or Federación del Centro with Guatemala being one of the states of the union.
Coat of Arms of Estado de Guatemala en la Federación del Centro
Did you know this was the original coat of arms for the United States of Central America better known as Federación del Centro? Tap to see the full image.
Coat of arms of Santiago de Guatemala
This emblem of Saint James of Guatemala was carved on a volcanic rock just as many of the architectonic details of the formerly known as La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights of Guatemala. … Read more
Coat of Arms at the Real Palacio in Antigua Guatemala
This is one of the most prominent emblems in Antigua Guatemala as it is the middle of the Real Palacio at the south side of Parque Central. Who can tell me to whom did it belong this coat of arms?
Coat of arms of the Catholic Kings of Spain: Take 1
The Coat of arms of the kings of Spain can be found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala. This week I will share with you a few of my favorites emblems and coat of arms found in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy! Where do you think we can find this Coat of arms of the Catholic Kings of Spain?
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Hotel Antigua
Most signs in Antigua Guatemala are made by hand using metal, wood or ceramic as it is required by the signage regulation. Every once in a while we come across sign carved on volcanic stones such as this sign from Hotel Antigua, now Porta Hotel Antigua.