Guatemalan Santa Helper Colorful Costume
Guatemalans love color, the more the merrier, right? See even in this Santa Clause helper’s costume, the usual red and white, is …
Bread delivery in Antigua Guatemala
What a wonderful decoration piece for a bakery, don’t you think? This vintage bicycle with its bread baskets hangs at the entrance …
Planets and Constellations at Compañía de Jesús Building
This first week of December has been a week full galaxies, stars, planets, and such at the Compañía de Jesús building, La …
Devil Mask from Antigua Guatemala
If you want to know more about these devil masks, let me know and I will tell you the story behind them.
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 …
Volcano Fuego’s Fumaroles, Pyroclastic Flows and Lava Rivers
How can one sleep or stay in bed with so many growls and tremors cause by the activity of volcano Fuego? What …
Framing The Eruptions of Volcano Fuego
Tonight I was fortunate to have the company of Guatemalan filmmaker Luis Argueta and producer Bea Gallardo Shaul while as we drove …
Blue Hour at Tanque de La Unión
Believe it or not, we are still experiencing rains this late in November. As I have said before, al mal tiempo, buena …
Dry Season Sunsets from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Celajes or sunset clouds. Finally we are experiencing some sunset clouds, celajes pues, as …
Guatemalan Food — Rabo Encendido
So what do Guatemalans eat on the last Thursday of November? Pues paches, of course, just like we do every ordinary Thursday. …
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 …
Surrealistic Vista of Daily Life on Calle del Arco
That’s right, life a Latin America can be surreal at times, don’t you agree?
Two phones, one for talking, one for the selfies
This is the time we have to live, let’s make the best of it.
Saving Guatemalan Souls
If you pay attention to the number of missionaries in Guatemala you can only conclude that Guatemalan souls are in danger. Guatemalans …
Horse-powered Carriages in Antigua Guatemala
From feet to pedals, from scooters to mini vans, we have shown the most common means of the transportations found in La …
Colorful Custom VW Kombi Mini Van in La Antigua
As I said countless times, vintage and classic vehicles are a great to ride in style in La Antigua Guatemala. It’s a …
Classic and Vintage Vehicle Designs Work Best in Antigua Guatemala
As shown in the entry Framing Practice During Antigua Photo Walks, the vintage design of these new scooters work really well with …
Decide, it’s the phone or me!
I walk around I see people, lots of them with their smartphones out, held on their hand as the move around. They …
Guatemalan Food — Revolcado from Los 7 Caldos
Let’s add revolcado to the list of exotic dishes from Guatemala. Revolcado is such a delicious stew from Guatemala. But, it is …
New Granizada Flavors for the New Guatemalans
Many loyal readers of Antigua Daily Photo had pointed in the past that when we grew up, we didn’t have salty granizadas, …
Walking Still The Best Way To Get Around Antigua Guatemala
I truly believe that walking still the best way to get around La Antigua Guatemala, even if many sidewalks are uneven, the …
Doing Bicycle Errands Around La Antigua Guatemala
A bicycle ride at the golden hour of the morning is a healthy and one of the most rewarding therapeutic activities one …
Framing Vistas of Daily Life in La Antigua Guatemala
Framing, sub-framing or natural framing is one the photographic compositions that can make images much more interesting. Here I am using a …
Let me show you my pictures of the eruptions of Fuego
Networking 101 for La Antigua Guatemala: Hang out at Parque Central. The main square of Antigua Guatemala has been our social media …
2015 Carrera de las Charolas in Antigua Guatemala
Not often we are fortunate during an Antigua Photo Walk to have the opportunity to photograph such an unusual and unique event …
Guatemalan Food: Iguana
The Guatemalan gastronomy can be very exotic at times. Iguana prepared with tomato and chile sauce as shown here, with black tortillas …
Guatemalan Food — Chilaquilas
Guatemalan chilaquilas [spelled chilaquiles sometimes] are a simple and economic dish, a staple of the Guatemalan gastronomy. The most common ingredient is …
Dry Season Vista of Volcán Agua
I have very good news. The dry season has arrived. As you may already know, I believe the dry season is the …
Arches at Ruins of La Merced
If you haven’t visited the ruins of La Merced, you are missing out in one the most charming and unique ruinas of …
Photographing Strangers on the streets of Antigua Guatemala
One thing that I really enjoy about the photo walks that I lead around Antigua Guatemala is to help other photography enthusiasts …
The Señor Pepián Usher
The restaurant business in La Antigua Guatemala is very competitive; over 250 venues for a tiny town, 0.6 of a mile. So, …
Transculturation and Gender in Guatemala
Gender and identity. Gender and transculturation. Is there a difference in how men and women assume their identity and their traditions. What …
The Handmade Economy — Textiles
In a world where automation and factory automated assembly lines are the goals, Guatemala still prides and encourages the handmade economy. Even …
Traditional Guatemalan Candies for the End of the Year
How many of these Guatemalan candies can you name? How many have you tried? Dulces de cabecera, or headboard candies or sweets, …
Who Wants to Try The Colorful Guatemalan Fiambre Salad?
Who wants to order an order of fiambre? We do deliveries the world over, 30 minutes or it’s free. Honestly, I don’t …
Street Fashion in Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned on the entry Guatemalan Fashionistas in Antigua Guatemala, the city is the excellent destination for fashionistas who are looking …
I am Guatemala, I am Smiles
This portrait of a girl from San Juan del Obispo was captured in a recent photo walk through the villages of La …
I am Guatemala as well
Honest, I don’t know if anybody else is documenting the fashion and style of the young Guatemalan. From eye wear, to hats, …
Transculturation in Antigua Guatemala
I have decided that Transculturation will be the title of my next photo exhibit. It will consist in a series of portraits …
Two Guatemalas
What are your thoughts regarding this image? How would you caption this photograph?
I am Guatemala Too
In my never ending quest to share with your that many faces of the Guatemalan identity, this week I will be posting …
The Humorous Results of the Presidential Election of Guatemala
If Kafka had lived in Guatemala, he would have been only a clerk. I have said it before and I am certain …
Guatemalan Presidential Elections This Sunday
On Sunday, October 25, once again Guatemalans will be going to the voting booths to cast their vote for the new president …
Artisans of San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
Ever since colonial times, the artisans have produced high craftsmanship pieces and that’s why they are saw after. Present day artisans in …
Dare Devil Rivisited
Sometimes it feels as nothing ever changes in La Antigua Guatemala. Other times, it feels as if the colonial city is rushing …
Flower Decorations In La Antigua Guatemala
Welcome to La Antigua Guatemala, the land of the eternal Spring! We are so lucky to have so many flowers in bloom …
Have ice cream any time of the year in Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, that is Antigua Guatemala, the land of the ice cream. Even with the heavy rains, we eat ice creams. During …
Heavy Downpours In Guatemala
Havoc all over Guatemala as flash floods, mudslides and heavy rains pour all over the country due to low pressure tropical storm …
Rainy Season Vistas: What was she asking?
Who can come up with a creative caption for this picture? Or what kind of story does this image tells you? Also, …
Rainy Season Vistas: Shades of Green
Aren’t you glad you are human? This means that you can see more shades of green than any other predator in the …
Chocolate Makes Me Happy
She works at Choco Museo, the chocolate museum, and every single time I have seen her, she’s got a big smile. Do …
What Makes Guatemalans Hot? Part 2.
Once again, there you go again thinking I am going to share with you the recipe for Guatemalannes… wrong. However, I can …
Lavender Blooms During Fall in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Lavanda for lavender. Winter is Coming! That’s right, but before that, we have otoño, …
Kite Season Has Arrived in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barrilete for kite. Normally the kite season is the same as the dry season, …
Drone flying over Antigua Guatemala
Drones and selfies. As you can see, we also suffer from the aberrations of humanity in La Antigua Guatemala. Needless to say, …
Fish Ceviche From Los 7 Caldos
As I posted before, much has been said about ceviches and there are almost as many spellings [seviche, cebiche, sebiche] as there …
Amarillo La Merced
Here’s a quick note just let you guys know I have started making photos of the official color palette of La Antigua …
Guatemalan turrones
In Guatemala, turrón or meringue is the word for well-beaten egg whites and sugar. Now, what’s the difference between merengue and meringue? …
Taking selfies in Antigua Guatemala
Needless to say, the selfie practice is so prominent in La Antigua Guatemala and even more so around Calle del Arco. Talking …
Ciudad Vieja’s New Square
Over two years ago, I shared with you the new look of the square right across from the temple of Ciudad Vieja. …
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 …
Tradition and Technology in La Antigua Guatemala
How would you caption this picture?
Photographing strangers on the streets of La Antigua Guatemala
I often say that if your photos are not good enough is because you’re not close enough. Of course, not everyone can …
Antigua Photo Walks
I am happy to report that the Antigua Photo Walks are a total success. It’s been among the TripAdvisor’s TOP 3 activities …
Antigua Color Palette: Rojo Concepción or Rojo Santo Domingo?
In case you were wondering why the color of the houses repeat so often in La Antigua Guatemala, well, here’s the answer. …
Laundromats in Colonial Times
I pride myself of knowing every little corner of La Antigua Guatemala so whenever I discover a hidden aspect in this colonial …
Guatemalan Food: Chuchitos con chipilín
How many kinds of tamales are there in Guatemala? As explained in the entry, The Main Ingredients of the Guatemalan Chuchitos, these …
The Piano Man
As promised nearly ten years ago, I share with you the stuff I see, the stuff I come across. Today I bring …
Guatemalan Food: Kak’ik from 7 Caldos
Here’s your illustrated Maya word of the day: Ik or hot, spicy, or picante in Spanish. You find the word Ik at …
Real Palacio de La Cultura at Night
Let’s meet at the Real Palacio de la Cultura. Where’s that? You know the palace on the south side of the main …
The aesthetics of La Antigua Guatemala
If one picture could summarise the aesthetic values of La Antigua Guatemala, this picture gets pretty close. Simple, antique, tasteful, colourful, with …
The Colors of The Guatemalan Grill
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Pinchos for skewers. Simple tray showing the colours and shapes of what goes on …
Strolling Through San Juan del Obispo
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Aldea for village. When was the last time you visited one of the villages of …
Photography During the Storm Season in Guatemala
Who says you can not enjoy the blue hours during the storm season in La Antigua Guatemala? Come on, as I said …
Doing errands early in the morning in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mandados or errands. Guess what kind errands these two women are are doing so …
Good Morning, How Can I Help You?
One of aspect that surprises many people who visit Guatemala for the first time is how polite and kind Guatemalans are, especially …
Jogging Around La Antigua Guatemala
Early morning walks and runs around La Antigua Guatemala are the best, don’t you agree? This is especially true during the rainy …
Fruit and Vegetable Stand in San Juan del Obispo
I hope you enjoy the daily life stamps I share with you from in and around La Antigua Guatemala. A tall side …
The Colors of La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a simple façade that shows some of the colours of La Antigua Guatemala. This façade was captured in the village of …
Why Are Police Patrol Cars Pick-Up Trucks in Guatemala?
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Policía or Police. If you have ever wonder why police cars in Guatemala are …
Guatemala’s Independence Day Parades
Once again, as every September 15, the streets of La Antigua Guatemala were filled with students marching to all kind of sounds, …
Guatemalan Independence Celebrations
Have A Happy Independence Day everyone! Guatemala has one really strange celebration for the Independence Day festivities: Freedom Torches or Antorchas de …
Light and flowers at the mercado
If you go to el mercado on “market days” you can get an ever larger selection of flowers at lower prices than …
Guatemalan Parrillada FTW!
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Parrillada or Charbroiled Meat Sampler As I have explained before, parrillada is a …
Yellow Flowers at el mercado, Antigua Guatemala
Plastic fake flowers, we don’t know what they are and we don’t need them. We are the land of the eternal Spring …
Tres Leches Cake in a Jar from Los 7 Caldos
Just when you think you have covered every single corner of La Antigua Guatemala, you come across something that you should have …
Street Food: Elotes Asados
How can something so simple, a charbroiled corn on the cob, be so delicious. In Guatemala we simply add salt and lime …
Guatemalan Freedom Torches
Here’s a picture of the first Freedom Torches, Antorchas de Libertad, leaving from the Palacio del Ayuntamiento. With all the political scandals …
Juices and Smoothies Lovers Paradise
La Antigua Guatemala is the heaven on Earth for those who love juices, smoothies or licuados with an ever present supply of …
September Days are Flag Days
As I have explained in previous years, during the first two weeks of September, you can find street vendors selling all kinds …
Guatemalan General Elections 2015
Starting at 6am Guatemalans went to the voting booths to cast what their choices for president and vice-president, congress people, mayors and …
Simple Photo Tips to Capture The Essence of La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s one more post with simple photo tips to improve your images from Antigua Guatemala. Let’s start with this simple photographic recipe: …
Typical Street Vista from Antigua Guatemala
This is a typical vista from the streets of La Antigua Guatemala. If you get up early you can catch antigüeños on …
Political Forecast for Guatemala: Almost Clear
This morning Guatemala awoke without it’s president as Otto Pérez Molina, the former president, resigned before sunrise, to face the allegations of …
Sweeping Changes in Guatemala
Zero violence! Only love, happiness and peace while Guatemalans are changing the country forever with their manifestations and rejection of corruption at …
Doing Laundry by Hand in Antigua Guatemala
Often photography enthusiasts and photographers taking a photo walk with me ask if the people still do laundry at the public lavaderos …
It’s time to chill out in La Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cervezas for beers. This is one of most important words you can learn in …
Portraits of Strangers: The Pregonera
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Pregonera or town crier. I caught a glance of the news member of the …
Ruins of Santa Isabel, Antigua Guatemala
It’s been a while since I visited the ruins of Santa Isabel in june 2007, located in hidden plaza on the village …