Getting Around Antigua Guatemala on a Bicycle
I still believe that after walking, riding a bicycle is the best way to get around town. Now, who knows where was this picture taken?
Vehicles
The Central American Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Riders in Antigua Guatemala
Well, as I have reported in previous years, between precessions, a jazz festival and a Central American meeting for Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders, La Antigua has been anything but a quiet place. The roaring of hundreds of Harley-Davidson choppers from all over Central America was deafening. The long row of motorcycles overcrowding the 6a avenida was … Read more
Fish-eye view of a colorful bus from Antigua Guatemala
Here I was able to capture the three of the four most popular means of transportation around Antigua Guatemala. Walking and cycling, I believe, are the most healthy and ecological means of transportation. La camioneta, on the other hand, is quite possibly the most contaminating, yet the only public mass transit option for now. Honestly, … Read more
Classic Chevy Truck in Antigua Guatemala
In my humble opinion, classic vehicles look so good in the streets of Antigua Guatemala. Honest, I am so attracted to classic vehicles. In fact, I believe the aesthetics of design were much better before than they are now. Unfortunately, the laws of aerodynamics, function and cutting-edge technology make vehicles much more efficient at present, … Read more
New Year, New Ride and The #RealGuatemala
Okay everyone, let start 2014 with new goals for AntiguaDailyPhoto, more series, more people, more #RealGuatemala [let’s create a hashtag and category for it], more raw images, more in depth and researched entries. Nevertherless, I will try to do less landscapes, less signs, less food unless it is real authentic Guatemalan cuisine; I honestly will … Read more
The Smart Car for Antigua Guatemala
As those of you who have visited La Antigua Guatemala know, the best way to get around town is walking. Next in line is probably a bicycle follow by scooters. But, if you must drive, then a small or tiny car such as this one is the smart choice for a town with narrow streets … Read more
Bike Riding Through the Back Roads of Antigua Guatemala
Besides walking, I believe riding a bicycle is the best way to get to know more of Antigua Guatemala. Fortunately, there are several bicycle rental services, so you don’t have to bring your own bike. By the way, this could be the fourth alameda, tree-lined street, in Antigua Guatemala. Do you know where is possible … Read more
Lunch Served from a Pick-Up Truck
I have said it many times before. Pick-up trucks are THE most popular vehicle in Guatemala, and quite possibly in Central America. People use pick-up trucks for everything. Here you see lunch being served from the pick-up truck. By the way, they had seven different lunch options, from chicken, beef, pork and fried mojarra fish, … Read more
An old bus for old town
Antique vehicles go well in Antigua Guatemala. I wish I could photograph this old bus next to chipped wall or ruin instead of at the gas station. Does anyone know more or less when this microbus was manufactured?
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 perfect vehicle for Antigua Guatemala, small, economical, rugged, easy to park, and with lots of style to complement the colonial architecture of La Antigua, don’t you agree? Happy 4th of July to those … Read more
Moto trucks are the new utility vehicles in Antigua Guatemala
I don’t want to call names or anything like that, but I must say there’s an imperialistic country the north of Guatemala where SUVs, short for So Unnecessary Vehicle I believe, are the new must-have vehicle. Of course, even the huge Hummies are not big enough even if they spend a gallon a fuel just … Read more
Keeping Honest People Honest
Since bicycles and motorcycles are the most popular vehicles in and around Antigua Guatemala, it is obvious they are also the vehicles most frequently stolen. Often you see bicycles chained to a window as above or to a light pole or any kind permanent structure. However, I have always believe this is just a deterrent … Read more
Flat TVs Are The New Trend Inside Camionetas
The never mind the lack of seat belts, comfortable seats, handicap access ramps, clean fuel burning engines or thread-less tires so long as you can watch the latest reggaetón videos out of New York City. These are the priorities for the rural public transit buses in Guatemala. C’est la vie!
Hello, hello, you’re breaking up…
Oh the things Guatemalans must do to carry on a conversation via the cellular telephones without breaking up the call. Of course, one might break his neck if one is not careful. 😉
La Antigua City Tour Bus
There’s a new tourist circuit bus service in La Antigua Guatemala. The two-hour tour circuit takes you through the main landmarks and interest points found around Antigua Guatemala, including Finca Filadelfia. The tourist bus circuit is a hop-on hop-off service which makes a great way to get more mileage by simply hopping on and off … Read more