Special Screening of “Dance of the Maize God” in Antigua Guatemala
Last night I had the opportunity to attend the Special preview screening of the documentary “Dance of the Maize God” by filmmaker …
Typical Veggie Stand in the Antigua Guatemala Villages
These are the vegetables more often eaten my Guatemalans. The green leaves next to the woman are a Guatemalan’s favorite: Macuy, quilete …
Buying the daily morning bread
Last May I showed you a picture of a little girl playing with her shadow while she was going for the morning …
The Old Man and The Saint
I was able to capture a portrait of this old man taking the sun next to the San Pedro monument in San …
Boy at the Home Altar in San Gaspar Vivar
This boy, Kevin, was observing the altar made by his family to receive the San Gaspar Vivar procession on Día de los …
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 …
Touring the Antigua Guatemala Villages
I am glad to see more tours around the villages of Antigua Guatemala where visitors get a change to observe and experience …
Christmas Season Aromas from Antigua Guatemala
One thing I can not share with you is the aroma of Christmas that I get while walking around town. The Christmas …
Who cleans up the firecracker trash?
I wonder who is responsible for cleaning up all the trash generated by the burning of firecrackers and fireworks through out Guatemala, …
New Year Means New Visits to RENAP
Do you know why Guatemalan have to visit the RENAP at the beginning of the year? If you don’t know what RENAP …
New Year, New Ride and The #RealGuatemala
Okay everyone, let start 2014 with new goals for AntiguaDailyPhoto, more series, more people, more #RealGuatemala [let’s create a hashtag and category …
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 …
Balconies to Watch the Sunsets
Now that you know that the dry season is the best season to watch sunsets and cloudscapes in Antigua Guatemala, be on …
Colorful Sunset from Antigua Guatemala
The dry season is also best time to watch sunsets and sunrises. By the way here are your Spanish words for the …
The Smart Car for Antigua Guatemala
As those of you who have visited La Antigua Guatemala know, the best way to get around town is walking. Next in …
Placida Antigua Hotel Posada Sign
It’s been a while since I last fed the Signs category, over two months ago to be precise. As many of you …
Christmas Eve Fireworks and Firecrackers in Antigua Guatemala
The burning of fireworks and firecrackers for Christmas Eve is less than for New Year’s Eve, but impressive nonetheless, especially when you …
Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad!
In Antigua Guatemala we woke up to this sunny and gorgeous panoramic vista of the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenago with a …
Christmas Fireworks Street Shop
Guatemala’s a pyromaniac hell or paradise, what is it? Since Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are the perfect night for fireworks …
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 …
This Christmas Give Your Talent and Creativity As Gifts
Instead of buying stuff, these two musicians decided to play and sing some Christmas carols for a group of shoe-shiner boys who …
Christmas Decoration Street Shop
Besides the omnipresent fireworks and firecracker street booths, one can also find Christmas decoration street shops when anyone can pick up Christmas …
Fireworks Rockets for Christmas season
Anyone who has spent Christmas and/or New Year in Guatemala can agree Guatemalans are bunch of pyromaniacs. Even Boing Boing editor Xeni …
Christmas Street Decoration in San Pedro Las Huertas
On the last week before Christmas one can find festive decorations everywhere, including the streets of many of the villages around Antigua …
Posada Nights in Antigua Guatemala
Since the night of December 15, there have been sightings of Joseph and Mary’s quest for shelter around the streets of La …
Enactment of the Guatemalan Nativity Scene
The other day I had the opportunity to make a couple of photos of the Nativity scene enactment or Nacimiento as people …
Guatemalan Nacimiento Enactment
With the Feast for the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, antigüeños begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes); a …
The Chupetero Sandro
I am not famous because I am one of the few chupeteros left in Antigua Guatemala. I am famous because I am …
Guatemalan Chupetes
Today’s picture is an unusual perspective, perhaps even an original take on the chupetes which are normally photographed like this. Well, you …
Pad Thai in Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, La Antigua Guatemala is quite possibly the most cosmopolitan city in Central America; especially regarding its international …
Magnolias Are Blooming Now in Antigua Guatemala
I read that the significance of the blooming of magnolias represents the end of Winter and beginning of Spring. Well, we’re about …
Christmas Lights at Antigua Guatemala’s Main Square
There are over 200,000 lights over the trees of La Antigua’s main square. These are the main Christmas lights decorations you will …
Street Lamp and Cupola from Antigua Guatemala
Today I am sharing a simple image with the things that one often encounters while strolling around Antigua Guatemala. I am sure …
Cucurrucucú paloma
Cucurrucucú, cucurrucucú, Cucurrucucú, cucurrucucú, cucurrucucú, paloma, ya no le llores… Here are the lyrics for “Cucurrucucú paloma” in Spanish. Enjoy the English …
Angels and Saints for Sale
Back in May 2008 I shared the first of photo of this old man from the high lands of Guatemala who comes …
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 …
Rustic Candleholders found in Antigua Guatemala
I don’t know about you, but I really like the tastefulness of these antique and rustic candleholders. In fact, I believe, that …
Cleaning the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala
Ever wonder how they go about cleaning the façades of the churches around Antigua Guatemala. Here’s one such image showing how they …
Cotton Candy Vendor
When was the last time you had cotton candy? If you’re visiting Guatemala now or live here, chances are you will encounter …
Extreme Baroque Stucco Art from Antigua Guatemala
In La Antigua Guatemala, I believe, that nothing can rival the baroque stucco art found on the façade of Iglesia de La …
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 …
Guatemalan Maya Nacimientos
As I have shared with you before, during early December, in Guatemala people begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes); a tradition …
Handicrafts from Antigua Guatemala Villages on Sale this Weekend
Several times through the year the artisans from Antigua Guatemala set up booths to show case and sell their creations. Normally, they …
Portrait Photo Sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Today while I was walking around with my camera on hand to catch new fresh images for AntiguaDailyPhoto, I came across a …
Guatemalan Food: Pepián
How about celebrating Thanksgiving with Guatemalan Pepián de Gallina Criolla? As I have mentioned before, Thanksgiving is not a tradition from La …
Typical Guatemalan Diner’s Food
Most Guatemalan comedores (diners) serve either typical Guatemalan food or simply diner’s food as shown here. Often, both kinds of food are …
Caption This Photo and Win a Post Card
As in previous photo contests, the most creative caption published on the comment area of www.AntiguaDailyPhoto.com for this photo wins a photo …
Antigua Guatemala Tourists
This has to be the high season for tourism during the dry season; everywhere you walk, there are tourist groups. Of course, …
Flowers of Guatemala
Perhaps this is why Guatemala’s slogan is “El País de la Eterna Primavera” or “The country of the Eternal Spring” for those …
Guatemalan Flowers: Varsovias
In La Antigua Guatemala, flowers bloom all year round. These white flowers actually bloom around mid autumn. We call them varsovias in …
Pilas de Santa Clara
I have always called this monument Tanque de la Unión because that’s what everybody calls it. However, I learned during my Antigua …
Macadamia Nuts on Drying Table
Last but not least, here’s the macadamia texture wallpaper. Enjoy!
Different Kind of Macadamia Nuts
These are the species of macadamia nuts that are grown at the Valhalla farm. I know wrote the names, but I can’t …
This is the fastest macadamia husking machine
Once the macadamia nuts have been sorted by size, they are put inside this device to remove husking or outer shell. It’s …
Macadamia Farm Tours
This is one of the two guides who give tours around the Valhalla macadamia farm just outside of Antigua Guatemala, on the …
Taking a Break at Palacio Municipal
Caption the thoughts for this woman taking a break at the Municipal palace. The most creative thoughts will wind photo post card …
Parroquia de San José, Antigua Guatemala
Here’s another photograph of the Parroquia de San José de La Antigua Guatemala, what we locals call erroneously the catedral [cathedral], taken …
Bell at Museo de Arte Colonial
No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …
Guatemalan Diner Food
Here are your three Spanish words of the day: Comida, Comedor, Comensal. Comida can be food as well as cuisine. Comedor is …
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 …
Flora Photo Stories Expo
The Círculo Floral de Guatemala, Filial Antigua Guatemala, which is affiliated to the National Garden Club, set up an exposition to show …
Marimba Nights at Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala
As you may already know, Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala is the premier venue to catch free culture events, such as this …
Autumn Antigua Afternoons
After having spent a couple of weeks in New York, I really appreciate the “cold” weather of Antigua Guatemala. I mean, on …
Finquero Breakfast at Valhalla Macadamia Farm
This German-style finquero breakfast is another option to desayunar at Valhalla Macadamia farm. Of course, the first choice should be the macadamia …
Graffiti and Stencil Art Around Antigua Guatemala
Graffiti and stencil art is not very well understood in Guatemala and thus is look down and prosecuted, especially by the authorities. …
Not Your Typical Guatemalan Granizadas
As I mentioned before, Granizada is the Guatemalan Spanish word for shaved ice snacks. Basically, you take shaved or crushed ice and …
Arch at Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
Finally, we step outside the parish of Antigua Guatemala to contemplate the architecture and to breathe the magnificent chilly air of November, …
Mass Service at Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
This is the first time I believe I have shared with you a photograph of a mass service in over 7 and …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Altar
This church with its three chairs provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each seat representing each cross. In this take, …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Shrine
As we step away from the podium, we can appreciate the entire shrine and put the altar detail from yesterday in context. …
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral Altar Detail
Today we begin a mini series around the Antigua Guatemala cathedral known as Parroquia de San José, formerly known as Catedral de …
Do you know what is Guatemalan fiambre?
If not, read on. Fiambre is an extremely rare and unique dish which includes over 40 ingredients; basically it’s a salad made …
Guatemalan Sausages for Fiambre
The especially made sausages for fiambre can now be found in the supermarket, mercados and tiendas through October. If you don’t know …
Blossoms From The Land of the Eternal Spring
As many of you know because we have discussed previously, Guatemala does not have the traditional four seasons. Well, really, we do, …
The Time for Barriletes Is Around The Corner
At the end of the rainy season one begins to see this tissue paper kites being sold in tienditas, small town convenience …
The gorgeous Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala
At least twice a year I photograph Palacios de los Capitanes in Antigua Guatemala. Perhaps even a dozen times Palacio de los …
Window Iron Grate
I am always amazed with the high quality of craftsmanship found the ironworks in Antigua Guatemala. Another art discipline where Guatemalan excel …
Segafredo Zanetti Sign in Antigua Guatemala
This is the sign for Segafredo Zanetti in Antigua Guatemala which I covered a few days ago. Obviously, I felt the urge …
Escudo Estado de Guatemala en La Federación Del Centro
I found this emblem inside the Municipal palace in Antigua Guatemala. This was the emblem for the Central American Federation, sort of …
Students of the History of Antigua Guatemala Certificate
Today was the last class of the history of Antigua Guatemala certificate backed by the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, USAC. …
Visiting Ciudad Vieja
As soon as you step outside downtown Antigua Guatemala, you can find the REAL Guatemala. A quick visit to Ciudad Vieja, about …
Segafredo Zanetti is the best place to watch sports in Antigua Guatemala
Forget Monoloco, forget whatever, those places only have tiny screens. Yes, even the places with 96″ flat screens pale in comparison with …
Guateflora: Coqueta flower
Is it the remains of rain or the dew from sunrise, what do you think? If you any of you guys are …
Waiting for…
It’s time for another creative caption contest. Every once in a while, the readers of AntiguaDailyPhoto are encouraged to participate in a …
Guatemalan Circulation Tax Sticker Sampler
In Guatemala when you pay your yearly circulation tax for vehicles, you get a sticker to put on the top right corner …
Typical night vista of Antigua Guatemala
I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy taking strolls during sunset and early evening in Antigua Guatemala. The mixture of …
Sheltering from the Rain at the Muni
What to do while it rains? Here are some of the suggestions by our loyal readers. NYChapin: I don’t do much when …
Spanish Crown Emblem and Guatemalan Flag
Yesterday I read in on one of the social media networks that Guatemala is a country aspiring to enter the 21st Century, …
Antique Hand Press
Antigua Guatemala is so full of antique items from presses to coffee mills. Actually, now I regret not having created a category …
Bicycling Around Antigua Guatemala
After walking, riding a bicycle has to be the next best way to get around Antigua Guatemala, don’t you think?
Have You Tried Macadamia Nut Flour Hotcakes?
In case you haven’t and you would like to try them, well, just head over to Antigua Guatemala’s Macadamia farm Valhalla. A …
Día de la Raza or Columbus Day or Bartolomé Day or Francisco Marroquín Day?
As every Día de la Raza I would like to share with you the faces of cultural resistance in a world where …
Lenticular Clouds Over Volcán de Agua
Lenticular clouds, Altocumulus lenticularis, are stationary lens-shaped clouds that form at high altitudes, normally aligned perpendicular to the wind direction. Lenticular clouds …
Italian Chicken Spaguetti
I don’t know if these would be considered fusion food, but I have to tell you it was delicious. This chicken and …
Another Rainy Season Vista from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s another take on the cathedral taken from the municipal building. If you recall, I am taking a certificate course on the …
Last Days of the Rainy Season 2013 in Antigua Guatemala
Wishful thinking, yeah, I know. Anyhow, let us hope these are the last days of the rainy season 2013 which has been …
Vibrant Antigua Guatemala Flora
I never get tired of reminding you guys about the vibrant rich and saturated colours one finds in Antigua Guatemala year round, …
Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala
I have been hosting some photo walks in Antigua Guatemala for several months now and I just realised I had not mentioned …
No, we don’t have Wi-Fi, Talk to each other.
One of the things that I find interesting is that in Guatemala there are free or semi-free Wi-Fi Internet access points everywhere. …