Entrance of Casa Convento Concepción
Today I share with you a picture of the façade and entrance of Casa Convento Conception and three pieces of trivia about …
This Devil Will Burn in Antigua Guatemala on December 7
The Christmas season in Antigua Guatemala begins with a cleansing pyromaniac ritual by burning the devil which represent all the negative feelings …
Día de los Reyes in Antigua Guatemala
For Día de Reyes or Epiphany we break a piece of bread known as Rosca de Día de los Reyes. Whoever gets the plastic baby placed inside has to pay for the tamales and ponche on Día de la Candelaria, February 2nd, or Groundhog Day. Click through the link to see Rosca de Día de los Reyes…
Nativity Scene at Capilla de Belén in Antigua Guatemala
This week will have a mini series on Nacimientos, Nativity scenes, a Guatemalan tradition that goes hand in hand with Posadas, the enactment of the search for shelter of Joseph and Mary right before Christmas.
The Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon Begins Now
Retablo of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe found inside Iglesia San Francisco El Grande, Antigua Guatemala. Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon is a concept typical of …
Fuente de Las Sirenas at Night
Tonight I share with you a vista of the mermaids fountain located in the middle of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala …
Quinceañera Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala at Night
Johanna, 15 year olds, from Puerto Barrios, Izabal received for her fifteen birthday photo sessions in Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan, Quetzaltenango, and …
New Spotlights at La Compañía de Jesús Ruins
The new dramatic spotlights at the ruins of the former Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús was another benefit that we got …
Ruins of Antiguo Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús at Night
Night photography is so refreshing when it comes to giving you new vistas from much-photographed places such as Iglesia de La Merced …
Feliz Navidad Wishes from Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you a picture of a colorful ceramic Mayan-styled Nativity scene and a Merry Christmas for you and your loved ones wherever you are!
Arco de Santa Catalina at Night
The renovation works done to the Arco de Santa Catalina are paying off already. I must say the arch is looking pretty …
Iglesia La Merced at Dawn
Here are some of the Christmas lights installed at Iglesia de La Merced in Antigua Guatemala. The really colorful lights were off …
No Sympathy for the Devil
All year long he hides under the bed or in the junk piled up in the corner, casting misfortune or worse on …
Guatemalan Moonshine Sampler Anyone, Anyone?
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Agua ardiente for hard liquor or moonshine. The typical bottle of agua ardiente, …
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 …
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 …
Narrow Sidewalks of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Banqueta or acera for sidewalk. Not only are sidewalks in Antigua Guatemala really narrow, …
Sunglasses Vendors in Guatemala
You can find all kinds of merchandise for sale on the streets of Antigua Guatemala and the rest of the country for …
Panoramic Vista of Fuego Volcano from Ciudad Vieja
The camera is a master key! Below I will explain this statement… read on. Sunday night Fuego volcano offered an uninterrupted show …
Hanging out with friends at Parque Central
What better way to start the new year than hanging out with friends at parque central of La Antigua Guatemala; sharing a …
Fireworks in the Panchoy Valley for New Year’s Eve
Are you interesting in watching what burning fireworks and firecrackers looks like during New Year’s Eve in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding …
Maya Nativity Scene
Here’s a Maya-style Nativity scene found as decoration in one the popular hotels here in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, they had quite …
Poinsettias Deliveries
For being such a tiny country Guatemala, it tops some lists, not all bad either. For instance, Guatemala is a top producer …
The Ever Popular Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is among the most popular street foods one can find in Guatemala. Obviously, there several vendors in each …
Vista from Iglesia de La Merced at Night
Nearly ten years ago I promised I would share with you in a daily basis slices of quotidian life from La Antigua Guatemala and its surrounding areas. I hope you still enjoy these slides of daily life from this charming colonial town on the high lands of Central America… let me know either way.
Dragons, Devils, Death and A Virgin in San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
As every December 12, Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe is observed in Guatemala. Unlike other years where I normally head to …
Celebrations of Virgen de la Concepción in Ciudad Vieja
Here I captured the look of the façade of the temple of Ciudad Vieja, about 4 kms from La Antigua Guatemala during …
It’s Poinsettia Season in Guatemala
Well, if it is pascua season in Guatemala, you know what that means, right? As I had shared before, pascuas (Guatemala) and …
The Buñuelo Transaction
As I mentioned yesterday, Cuaresma [Lent] has street food that is sold at the booths outside the church where the velación, vigil, …
Framed Volcanoes: Fuego and Acatenango
The cold winds blowing all the way from the true north, otherwise known as Canada, give us the best days of the …
What Would You Like To See On AntiguaDailyPhoto During 2015
For my part, I promise to share more portraits of antigüeños, more black and white photography, more photographic series, at least ten …
Say Goodbye 2014, Welcome 2015 in Antigua Guatemala
Everything is ready to wave goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015 in Antigua Guatemala. As in previous years, there will activities at …
Typical Morning in Antigua Guatemala During The Dry Season
What’s the weather like around Antigua Guatemala during Christmas? That’s a typical email I get this season. Well, here’s a typical panoramic …
Central Park’s Mermaids Fountain at Night
Did you know that the official name for Antigua Guatemala’s parque central is actually Plaza Mayor? Also the benches around the Fuente …
Antigua Guatemala’s Central Park at Night
This picture was taken from the second floor of the municipal palace, around 7pm, even though the City Hall building closes its …
Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala
People gather around Barrio La Conception, Antigua Guatemala, on December 7 at 6pm for La Quema del Diablo, the burning the devil …
Dry Season Blossoms in Antigua Guatemala
Okay folks, this is the deal. In Guatemala for some strange reason, many plants bloom during the dry season. As a matter …
La Casa del Ron in Antigua Guatemala
La Casa del Ron or the House of Rum, is a new boutique lounge and bar that recently opened its doors in …
#GoOrganic: Antigua Organic Tours
We have a lots tours in Antigua Guatemala, from coffee tours to organic farm tours and don’t forget the Antigua Photo Walks …
Shoe-shine Kids vs The Visitors
Here’s your Guatemalan-Spanish word of the day: Chamusca, an informal football match. All you need is a few friends or visitors, a …
Typical Lenticular Clouds during the Dry Season
During the dry season, we experience lots deep blue sky days. The few clouds we get make interesting forms and complement the …
Antigua Artisan Triptych: The Potter
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Alfarero or potter. Today I am also sharing the second triptych of the series. Today’s …
Fresh and hot bread morning and afternoon
If tortillerías serve freshly made tortillas los tres tiempos, three times a day, panaderías, bakeries, offer freshly made bread twice a day, …
Fiambre Cold Cut Ingredients
This is what supermarkets look like around fiambre time. Some of these cold cuts are only available during fiambre season, which is …
Wood Carving Art from Guatemala
Guatemalans have always produced great sculpture and wood carving figures. From the time of Maya all the way through colonial period, Guatemala …
Keeping the Banana Republic Alive
One of the benefits of having a Banana Republic (not the clothing store, but the real thing!) is the tremendous amount of …
Countdown to Carnival Begins in Antigua Guatemala
If case you missed it, yesterday, February 2, was Día de la Candelaria. As I have explained before, around Antigua Guatemala, many …
Día de Reyes Magos at San Gaspar Vivar
In Christian tradition the Magi (Greek: μάγοι, magoi), Three Wise Men, Three Kings or Kings from the East are said to have …
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala
Yo no olvido al año viejo (I don’t forget the old year) Porque me ha dejado cosas muy buenas: (Because it left …
Guatemalan Convivios
December is also the time for convivios, Christmas convivial get-together parties or lunches. Almost every restaurant you go to has tables setup …
Burn The Devil
On December 7 at 6pm the burning the devil and the bad spirits in a cleansing ceremony through the purifying power of …
New Guatemalan Mayan-style Nacimiento Handicrafts
Nacimientos are Nativity (Navidad in Spanish) scenes shrines made to celebrate during the December until Christmas or Navidad in Spanish. On December …
Antigua Guatemala Nights At the Park
Now is the perfect season to spend some time at the parks during the evening hours since there are no rains and …
Guatemalan Pan con Chile Relleno
Guatemalan chiles rellenos used to be stuffed chillis, normally guaque chilli, bell pepers, jalapeño, depends mostly on what is on season and …
Guatemalan Spanish Words for Lent Food
Today we will begin our Spanish lesson with some very important Guatemalan Spanish words: Poporopos, Plataninas, Papalinas and Churros. Poporopos: This is …
Lent Food: Buñuelos
Just as in other celebrations, Lent has a food that is sold at the food stalls out side where velación, vigil, is …
The Three Wise Kings Day or Epiphany in Antigua Guatemala
Unlike other catholic countries, Guatemala does not make a big deal of the arrival of the Tres Reyes Magos (Three Wise Kings) …
New Year’s Fireworks Shows in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is the preferred destination for Christmas Even and New Year’s Eve celebrations because Antigüeños know how put on a good …
Yo no olvido al año viejo
We’re at the end of the December, so we’ll be saying our goodbyes to 2012. I would like to take this opportunity …
Have you visited Ciudad Vieja Lately?
Ask yourself, when was the last time I visited Ciudad Vieja? If it’s been a while, perhaps it is time to put …
The Guatemalan Economy Index Measured by The Fireworks Burning
Since Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are the perfect night for fireworks and firecrackers lovers with colourful and loud explosions going …
Visit Antigua Guatemala during the Dry season
I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is …
The Burning of the 13 Baktun Devil in Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala is a very small town, heck Guatemala, the country, is just slightly bigger than Antigua Guatemala when it comes …
Guatemalan Fruit Punch Recipe
Even though you can find ponche, fruit punch, year round in Guatemala and no town fair is missing the stands selling ponche …
Red Guatemalan Poinsettias Wallpaper
To get us into the mood of the Christmas season that can be felt everywhere in Guatemala now, here’s the first free …
Antigua Guatemala Parking Permits
These news may come as total shock to some of you, but I figure today is as good day as any to …
Gifts for the Poor
Honestly, I don’t think anybody does more for the poor (yes, the poor and not the underprivileged, less fortunate nor any other …
Enjoying the Winter Solstice in Antigua Guatemala
I came across this list of Five Reasons to Spend Christmas in Antigua Guatemala, which basically mentioned the weather as top reason …
Antigua Guatemala Fragments
This photo has a nice collection of architectonic fragments which are very representative of La Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, this photo is …
Enjoying the Refacción
Refacción can be roughly translated as simple snack time; but it’s much more than that. Refacción is the time where workers get …
Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala remains as one of the few places where you can meet with hundreds of people willing to Burn the …
Flowers, Sunshine and 15°C Weather Now Available in Guatemala
The title says it all. So what are you waiting for to book your flight and come to land of the eternal …
Students Paying a Visit to a Church
Just like the separation of State and Church is not an issue in Antigua Guatemala, taking students from a public school to …
Colorful and Tiny Nativity Scenes
Don’t you wish you can have one these adorable Guatemalan nacimientos (nativity scenes) in your own home for the next Christmas? In …
Corn Husk Dolls
Since We’re Men of Maize it’s no wonder that we also do many things with the by-products of maize. We use corn …
Window Gardens
In other places of the world, windows are just windows. In La Antigua Guatemala windows are shop displays, gardens, pet spots, plant …
Architectonic Baroque Details
La Antigua Guatemala is full of hidden treasures which are visible at plain view. One must be ready to look for them …
Colorful Guatemalan Torrejas
The food served at fair stands is becoming more colorful. Not too long ago I showed you black pupusas at Feast of …
Three Free Wallpapers from Antigua Guatemala
Okay, enough I say; it’s been way too long since I gave away free wallpapers; since December 23, 2010 to be exact, …
Camouflaging Cellular Towers
Sometimes we don’t realized how lucky we are for living La Antigua Guatemala until we take a little trip beyond the municipal …
AntiguaDailyPhoto’s Top 12 of 2010
12. Colorful Guatemalan Balls, 11. Cathedral Spot Lights Zooming, 10. Sunday Mornings Begin with Coffee and Online Newspapers, 09. The Ages of …
Guatemalan Cotton Candy
Algodones are another very popular Christmas comfort candy found in town fair, church atriums and around plazas and parks. Algodón is the …
The Giant Guatemalan Tamales from Oriente
Believe it or not, not all the Guatemalan tamales are created equal. Some tamales are bigger than others. This is a self-evident …
Feliz Noche Buena
Merry Christmas Eve! In Guatemala, Christmas Eve is as important as Christmas. People stay up all night waiting for midnight to have …
Poinsettias Everywhere
In Guatemala poinsettias are known as Flor de Pascua, Flor de Noche Buena or simply Pascuas. Poinsettias are native to Guatemala and …
Nine Days of Posadas
We interrupt our regularly scheduled December comfort foods series to bring you the following special bulletin. Since yesterday night, December 15, there …
Buñuelos: Guatemalan Comfort Foods for December
Guatemalan buñuelos are kind like round French toast and they are served with a lot hot syrup made from water, sugar, anís (anise), cinnamon sticks, all-spice just to name the main ingredients.
Buñuelos are one of the most popular Guatemalan comfort foods for December. If you follow the white rabbit, you can browse some of the other comfort foods found at town fairs in December; of course, some of these comfort foods are found all year round.
“Los Abuelitos” Guatemalan Tamales Shop
Question: If La casa de Los Abuelitos has already a red lantern signaling that they sell tamales, then why on earth would …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Guacamol
Guacamol has to be among the most present sauces or salads in the Guatemalan cuisine; as well as chirmol and often together. …
The Procession Season Is Officially Open
This entry should be called “ephemerides updates” because there several events that happened this week. On Tuesday, kids everywhere celebrated carnaval, carnival, …
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad…
Christmas is such a quite and relax day in Guatemala, except for the burning of fireworks and firecrackers at noon and 6 …
Noche Buena in La Antigua Guatemala
Christmas Eve or Noche Buena in La Antigua Guatemala is celebrated by staying up all night burning firecrackers and fireworks, eating tamales, …
Surprise Visit of Santa Claus to Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not Santa Claus paid a surprise visit to La Antigua Guatemala two days before Christmas. No wonder we have …
Typical Guatemalan Fireworks Stand
What characteristics or traits can be extrapolated from a culture by looking at a simple kiosk? I’ll start and then you share …
Guatemalan Nacimientos or Nativity Scenes
During early December, in Guatemala people begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes); a tradition that was brought to Guatemala by Santo …
First Steps
I love the possibilities of street photography in La Antigua Guatemala. Almost every day you can go out and come back with …
Virgen de Guadalupe Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala
In La Antigua Guatemala, religious celebrations draw together all kinds of heterogeneous people and the feast day of Virgen de Guadalupe is …
Recycling Sewing Machines
I have talked about the recycling done in La Antigua Guatemala before with Haves and Have-Nots, Public Enemy Number 1, Guatemalan-style Salt …