Maya Woman Making Family Portraits at Parque Central
Some people believe that Maya people don’t like to be photographed. My experience has been quite the opposite, but I guess it’s …
Guatemalan style fish and chips
Fresh mojarras fritas, or fresh fried tilapias can be found anywhere in Guatemala. Mojaras fritas are the Guatemalan equivalent of fish and …
Chilling and Kicking in Antigua Guatemala
Honest, I wish you were here… the weather is incredible in this corner of the world and Guatemalans burn fireworks in every …
New Year, New Faces
Let there be plenty of quality time and light in your life this 2017. I send you my very best wishes for …
3,911 Consecutive Daily Posts from Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, today’s entry is number 3,911 at AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. That’s over 10 and a half years daily updates from Antigua Guatemala. To …
The Smiling Maya Handicrafts Vendor
If you want more smiles in your life, booking another visit to Antigua Guatemala is the merry solution. Enjoy!
What is on the mind of Guatemalans for 2017
Today you do the caption. Go ahead and be creative!
National Police Patrolling in Antigua Guatemala
How many different kinds of police do we have in Antigua Guatemala? Let’s see if I can recall all of them. Policía …
Guatemalan Army Soldiers Patrolling in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Soldado or soldier. This is a controversial issue. Should Guatemala’s Army soldier be used …
Guatemalan smiles make me happy
Honestly, how could you go wrong with a visit to Guatemala if you’re greeted with smiling faces almost everywhere you go. Heck, …
Happy Holidays from Antigua Daily Photo
Navidad or Christmas is an easy-going day in Antigua Guatemala. Except for the burning of firecrackers and fireworks at noon and at …
Here comes Noche Buena to Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish words of the day: Noche Buena, literal good night, for Christmas Eve. Noche Buena is such an important …
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, …
New lighting on the side wall of the cathedral
Check out the new decorative spot lights on the side wall of the cathedral building in Antigua Guatemala. The restoration works of …
Se vende chompipes
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Chompipe for Turkey If you think the Spanish spoken in Mexico has too …
Vintage bicycles in Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, after walking, bicycle riding is quite possibly the best means of transportation in La Antigua Guatemala. If …
Portrait of a Traditional Ice Cream Cart Vendor
The streets are my studio and total strangers my models. The streets provide an endless supply of interesting models, don’t you agree? …
Winter is coming this week to Antigua Guatemala
And this is what Winter feels like in Antigua Guatemala: Freezing cold temperatures of about 10ºC/50ºF for about two hours between 6am …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Ruins Restoration Is Almost Done
The restoration work of the Cathedral ruins in Antigua Guatemala is bringing back the elegant and monumental beauty of the cathedral complex. …
Antigua Guatemala’s Mayor at Work
This morning we were awaken by very strong tremors, a 5.4 earthquake at 5:30am. The epicentre was quite close to Antigua Guatemala, …
Come to Antigua Guatemala for Sunshine and Temperate Weather
That’s right, when Winter is unbearable in the north, people in La Antigua Guatemala are enjoying the best temperate weather and lots …
There will be blood… in Antigua Guatemala
I remember having read in Gandhi’s autobiography that truth was not absolute, rather more like multi-faceted diamond; meaning truth had many points …
Antigua Guatemala Wall Art Decoration
It never ceases to amaze me the creative decor pieces people hang on their walls and corridors in Antigua Guatemala. These little …
Weekends in Antigua Guatemala
There’s so much to see and enjoy during the weekends in La Antigua Guatemala in December. From recitals, to processions, to posada …
Guatemalan syncretism knows no limits!
When it comes to popular religious celebrations Guatemalan syncretism knows no limits. Watch these short video clips that include diablos, devils, moros …
Come to enjoy the sunshine in La Antigua Guatemala
Come and enjoy the sunshine and temperate weather of La Antigua Guatemala during Winter. You won’t regret it!
Winter is coming to Antigua Guatemala, so should you!
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Invierno for Winter. How could you not like the chilly, lots of sunshine, …
Winter Twilights in Antigua Guatemala
Winter is coming! This is what twilights feel like during the dry season in Antigua Guatemala that encompasses the months of November …
2016 Slideshow of the Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala
A few thousand people get together at Barrio de la Concepción in Antigua Guatemala at 6pm on December 7 for the burning …
Christmas Lights at Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala
Over 200,000 Christmas lights are turned on the day after Thanksgiving on the main square of Antigua Guatemala, locally known as Parque …
Meet The Antigua Guatemala Baristas
Through the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours I hope to introduce passionate baristas of Antigua Guatemala and what their strong coffee preparation methods …
Antigua Coffee Tasting Tours FTW!
At the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours we will learn and taste what are the best coffee preparation methods according to the coffee …
Tasting The Best Guatemalan Coffees
What’s the best method to enjoy the premium Guatemalan coffees? Should you go for an espresso shot or a French pressed cup …
Experience The Best Guatemalan Coffee Taste
As many of you already know, Guatemala produces premium coffee, among the top three in the world. Even so, hardly ever we …
Terraces in Antigua Guatemala
Terraces are another selling point for many restaurants, bars and hotels in Antigua Guatemala. I have shared with you the panoramic views …
Antigua Guatemala Coffee Houses
We are so fortunate to have over a dozen delightful coffee houses in La Antigua Guatemala; each with its own flare and …
I wish you were here!
It was merely two weeks ago that I offered these seats and table as a destination to enjoy the Winter season in …
Coca-Cola logo on public lighting posts in Antigua Guatemala
How about a Coca Cola sign at every light post in Antigua Guatemala? How was this approved? What are your thoughts?
Guatemalan Breakfast Anyone, Anyone?
Black beans, eggs, fried plantains slices, fresh cheese and cream are among the staple ingredients of the Guatemalan breakfast. You can also …
Portraits of Street Vendors — Potato and Plantain Chips
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Plataninas for fried plantain chips. Papalinas, plataninas and yuquitas, potato chips, plantain chips …
Today’s panoramic view of volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala
Fortunately hurricane Otto didn’t reach Guatemala and except for some cloudy skies we had to endure for yesterday, we are back to …
Mayan family in a hurry
Oh what a wonderful combination of just the right ingredients is this charming and photogenic city we call now La Antigua Guatemala. …
Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala During the Dry Season
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Crepúsculo or twilight. Once again we are experiencing some sunset clouds, celajes pues, as …
Rellenitos anyone, anyone?
Today I only have rellenitos at Q5/$0.60 per piece for you. I deliver the world over, 30 minutes or it’s free. Minimum …
Guatemalan Daily Lunch Special — Pollo Empanizado
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish phrase of the day: Menú del día for daily lunch special. Even though there are plenty fast-food restaurants …
The Fast-food Invasion
What are some of the most noticeable changes I have witness in Antigua Guatemala over the past decade. Well, the saddest is …
Everyday Antigua Guatemala — The Necklace Transaction
Did you guys know that 75% of the economy in Guatemala is informal, meaning the majority of the people do not hold …
Winter Sunshine Anyone, Anyone?
As I have said it many times before, in Guatemala we sell light, sunshine pues. Almost any time of the year you …
Antigua Guatemala Rooftop View During Winter
One of the most striking features of the Winter season in Guatemala is how much sunshine we get. Perhaps, we notice it …
Post Card from Pilas de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala
Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, is quite possibly the most romantic spot in Antigua Guatemala. Teenagers …
This seat is for you this Winter season
This what Winter looks like in Antigua Guatemala. This chair could be your seat in the mornings or afternoons during this Winter …
Exercising During Winter Season
Here’s another typical vista of the Winter season in Antigua Guatemala. People exercising outside with lots of sunshine and chilly winds from …
Winter is coming!
This is what the Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. Temperate weather, somewhere between 60ºF and 75ºF, clear blue skies, lots …
Festival del Aguacate — Avocado Tasting at Casa Popenoe
Is avocado a fruit or a vegetable? Is avocado for sweet or salty dishes? Is avocado for sauces, main dishes or dessert? …
Casa Popenoe Talks — Becoming Wilson Popenoe
This past Thursday Casa Popenoe, immortalised by Louis Adamic in his book “The House in Antigua”, treated several dozen guests to two …
Antigua Guatemala Town Talk: The English Reaction
We continue with our series of imaginary dialogues between foreigners living in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy a vista at the first world problems …
Antigua Guatemala Town Talk: The French Reaction
There was a really weird vibe in the air the day after the elections. The results were disappointing and infuriating for the …
What’s new in the world?
I am glad someone can still smile and find some hope in the news. Leave it to Guatemalan to always find ways …
Winter is coming! Antigua Guatemala will accept all nearly-frozen refugees.
Winter is coming! That’s right, the Winter season is coming. Soon the weather will become unbearably cold in the northern hemisphere. This …
It’s Wedding Season in Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Boda for wedding. Winter brings forth the dry season, which happens to be the …
It’s Pumkin Season in Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Calabaza for squash. In Guatemala we also use ayote and chilacayote for specific kinds …
It’s Kite Season in Guatemala
Winter is coming! And with Winter the dry season and the winds from the north start blowing, thus the kite season begins …
LA style tacos and burritos now available in Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, finally we have Los Angeles style tacos and burritos available in La Antigua Guatemala at California Tacos, right across from …
Day of the Dead in Antigua Guatemala
Día de los Difuntos or Day of the Dead is observed in Guatemala on November 2. This means that for a few …
All Saints Day Giant Kites Festival at Santiago Sacatepéquez
As some of you may already know, I lead photo walks at three distinct cemeteries on All Saints Day. After a photography …
Un Mensaje al Cielo 2016
Last Saturday night, once again, “Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” event released over 1,000 hot air balloons …
Be part of the exceptional Day of the Dead Photography Workshop and Photo Walks in Guatemala
This November 1st, I will be leading a fabulous and unique photography workshop and photo walks to document the giant kites plus …
Fuego volcano eruptions at night captured from Antigua Guatemala
Here I share with you the most recent Fuego volcano eruptions from the night of October 29, 2016, captured from my balcony …
Black Mirror: Live Mannequins Displaying Mayan Textiles
Real Mayan textiles on display on live mannequins inside a boutique hotel in Antigua Guatemala. Across the patio seats a real Maya …
Flower delivery in Antigua Guatemala
This lady sells and delivers flowers to many shops and houses in Antigua Guatemala. She’s quite a popular subject with photographers as …
Eco-friendly fruit and vegetable delivery in Antigua Guatemala
There are so many ways in which Guatemalans use eco-friendly lifestyles, such as hand carts for deliveries, recycling and repurposing of junk …
Portrait of Q’eqchi Mayan Women
Some of you may or may not know that La Antigua Guatemala is located within Kackchikel territory, one of the largest Maya …
Guatemalan Caribbean Food — Rice and Beans
You cannot get more Caribbean than Rice and Beans. —Manolo, Montreal The Garífunas, the black Guatemalans living in the Caribbean shores of …
Airing the laundry at Casa Presidencial in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s an everyday vista at Casa Presidencial in Antigua Guatemala; airing the laundry out in public view. As you can see, we …
Breakfast or Desayuno
What’s your favourite breakfast spot in Antigua Guatemala? El Viejo Café, Fernando’s Kaffee, San Martín, Rincón Típico and Randy’s are among my …
Everyday Guatemala — Exercise at Parque Central
Early in the morning, Parque Central is used as exercise spot by people looking for flat surface where to jog or walk. …
Enjoy The Coffee House Revolution in Antigua Guatemala
If you like a good cup of coffee, there’s no better place to be than La Antigua Guatemala. Earlier this year I …
The Last Rains of 2016
This is it, we’re at the end of the rainy season. Soon the weather gods will give us the most beautiful light …
Strange and Bizarre Fruits from Guatemala — Pitanga
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pitanga or Surinam cherry. Just when I think I have documented just about …
Everyday Guatemala — Carrying wood fuel home
Often I think that Antigua Guatemala is not Guatemala. La Antigua Guatemala is a bubble where the Guatemalan reality is warped. Then, …
Oktoberfest in Antigua Guatemala
Oktoberfest is celebrated in many venues in Antigua Guatemala. Here’s the 2nd Oktoberfest from Chermol, one of the restaurants betting the house …
Night Photography at San Lázaro Cemetery
This Saturday night the cemetery of San Lazaro in Antigua Guatemala was opened thanks to two photography enthusiast groups and it could …
Beans and grains booth inside the Antigua Guatemala market
Look at all the different kinds of beans available at this grains stand inside the mercado of Antigua Guatemala. The same can …
Eating ceviche at the mercado of Antigua Guatemala
I only recommend to eat ceviche at the mercado to those with very strong stomachs, such as Andrew Zimmern and Misha Moliviatis. …
Columbus Day or Indigenous People Day
Let’s just celebrate our diversity today and everyday! Today is a national holiday in Guatemala: Día de la Raza. So, I would …
Eternal Spring Colors in Fall Season
Here I share with you the colours the Spring season during Fall in Antigua Guatemala. As I have mentioned many times in …
The Textile Transaction
Here, take a closer look, I am selling you the encapsulated colours of the eternal Spring. Winter is coming, you will need …
Enjoy the lush gardens and patios of Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens and vegetation in and around La Antigua Guatemala is, of course, one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy …
Lunch in Antigua Guatemala for $2
Antigua Guatemala is a wonderful place where everyone can have a meal at the price range they are comfortable with. Do you …
Vistas from Antigua Guatemala streets — The nut transaction
How could you not get in the happy mood as you walk around Antigua Guatemala when often in every block you encounter …
Vistas from Antigua Guatemala streets — 3 Women Talking
We continue our street vistas from Antigua Guatemala with three women stoping the busy rhythm to have a quick chat. Something we …
Who said newspapers are dead?
The world over newspapers are disappearing or reducing their operations to bare minimums. Guatemala is no exception, yet for a brief moment …
Exploring The Hidden Spots of Antigua Guatemala
I encourage to visit and to go inside every shop, restaurant, hotel, and building public access to find the many hidden gems …
Getting Oriented in Antigua Guatemala
It blows my mind how easily people get disoriented in Antigua Guatemala and that’s when even using a map. La Antigua Guatemala …
Slices of Daily Life — School Relocation
Here’s a photographic tip for you. Always carry your camera to capture the unexpected images life throws your way. I mean you’re …
Slices of Daily Life — To Each Its Own
If you’re going out, make sure you do it in style and with a firm stride. Walk like you mean it. What …
Slices of Daily Life — Men with Hats
Antigua Guatemala is not only a popular destination for foreigners, but also to locals, Guatemalans pues, such as these two cafetaleros, coffee …
Slices of Daily Life — Cat Walks Everywhere
Honest. Believe me. Every block of Antigua Guatemala offers cat walk possibilities. Here, for instance, we are at the entrance of shop …
Slices of Daily Life — Photographic Duel
Inside one of the less known patios of the building of the former Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús I captured a …