After a couple of weeks of almost no rains, the wet season is back in full swing. Today I share with you a vista of the façade of the former Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, now the Parroquia de San José Catedral framed with one of the arches of the Real Palacio de la Cultura. … Read more
If you don’t know what Macondo is, follow the white rabbit into the rabbit hole of magic realism… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
As I have mentioned a few times before, Guatemalan food is so rich with stews. If the stews are watery we call them caldos and if the stews are thick we call them recados. In Guatemala we have plenty of caldos and recados and sometimes is difficult to decide whether a stew is a caldo or a recado. … Read more
This is the entrance to the ruins of the former cathedral complex of Antigua Guatemala. It’s located on the side of 5a calle oriente. I believe this is only the second time I share this vista with you… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Last year when I shared with you the torquoise Strongylodon vines I mentioned that there was an even more rare color for the Strongylodon vines: Crimson. Well, it took me over a year to find one, and to be honest, I believe this is more Mandarin orange than crimson. Since Stronggylodon vines are in bloom … Read more
Let me introduce you to Crisula, the pigeons enchanter of Antigua Guatemala. Can you guess how she manages to summon the pigeons on the her hand?
Often the Fuente de Las Sirenas, mermaids fountain, is decorated with flowers. Today I share with you one such vista where the fountain was adorned with sunflowers. Enjoy!
Well, this afternoon the rains finally arrived and put an end to the heatwave we had been experiencing for the last two weeks. Today I share with you a candid shot a dog and his human friend waiting for the storm to pass.
Here’s your illustrated Guatemala Spanish word of the day: Heladero for ice cream vendor. Ice cream is in high demand during this recent heatwave. Today I share a traditional handmade ice cream cart. Often, these ice cream carts are found at Parque Central, but often enough the vendors move all over Antigua Guatemala.
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Piscina for swimming pool. Swimming pools are perfect for this heatwave we had been having in Antigua Guatemala. Today I share with you one such pool inside the colonial architecture and gardens of La Antigua.
As I have said before, coffee shops had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there’s a plentiful supply of delicious coffee; free Wi-Fi internet access and power outlets, don’t you agree? Even though there are several co-working spaces in and around La Antigua Guatemala, many people still prefer … Read more
The new location of Artista de Café on 5a avenida sur, only a few steps from Ruinas de San José El Viejo is so charming and enchanting; with lots of light and plants. I can see why so many people use this coffee house as a co-working space. Come back tomorrow if you want to … Read more
We continue with the game of discovering of architectonic details. As explained previously, with each new post I share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me where you think one can find such detail. Today’s entry is an easy one as I believe most people are already familiar with this site. If … Read more
Let’s continue with the architecture discovery game from this week. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me where you think one can find such detail. If you don’t provide an answer or even a guess, within a week, then I will share the exact location. … Read more
Let’s retake the discovery game we had in previous years. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me your best guess of where can one find such detail. If you don’t provide an answer or even a guess, within a weekI will share the exact location. … Read more