Happy Central America’s Independence Day
First of all, I wish a very happy Central American Independence Day to all the loyal readers out there! Above we can …
No eclipse show in Antigua Guatemala
When is the dry weather when we need it the most in Antigua Guatemala. I mean, why did we have a full …
Mexican Music Style Band in Antigua Guatemala
The entire world walks by the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala. Sit by a bench like the people in La Bancada and …
Santiago Apóstol at Ayuntamiento of Antigua Guatemala
For the Santiago Apóstol celebrations the municipal authorities decided to set up an effigy of said saint on the second story of …
First Ever Desfile Bufo of the Huelga de Dolores in Antigua Guatemala
How about a satirical parade about a procession? As I said before, in Antigua Guatemala the two most popular form of manifestation …
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 …
Have a Happy Guatemalan Independence Day
First of all, I want to wish a very happy Guatemalan Independence Day to all the loyal readers out there! With each …
Street Portraits of Strangers — Alejandra
Alejandra is a student showing off her attire for the Saint James Feast school parades. As I have mentioned before, in Antigua …
Día de Santiago Festivities
As every July 25, La Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros …
Convite Costume Dance from San Pedro Las Huertas for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Convites are a very unusual kind of parade from Guatemala. The most famous convites are from Ciudad Vieja, Sumpango, El Tejar, Villa …
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 …
Sympathy for the Devil
Well, not really. See you see all these masks are for parades celebrated through out Guatemala, but prominently at Ciudad Vieja and …
Capturing El Sombrerón on the streets of La Antigua Guatemala
Often times we get lucky during the photo walks that I lead in La Antigua Guatemala because it seems that there is …
Encounters of the third kind in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua makes me happy! La Antigua Guatemala is full of surprises. Whether you make a right or left turn, a procession, a …