It’s Atol Time!
Like I said before, if there were a Guatemalan National Drink, surely “atol blanco” would be it. Atol blanco is one of …
Owls Are Abundant In La Antigua Guatemala
There seems to be an abundance of tecoltes, owls, around Antigua Guatemala. The reasons you might see lots of tecolotes in Guatemala …
Windy and Sunny in La Antigua Guatemala
Sometimes, every once in a while I need to report how wonderful weather is in La Antigua Guatemala: Today and tomorrow will …
Peak Hour on a Friday’s Afternoon
This is what the peak hour look like on a given Friday afternoon; around 5:30pm, on Alameda El Calvario exit. In case …
Broccoli Heads
Oh, I don’t think I will ever get tired for the abundant fresh produce available in el mercado of La Antigua Guatemala …
About Today’s Afternoon
This afternoon seems to have been one of the best of the year, and quoting Rudy: Linda tarde de enero en La …
Acting Against Femicide in Guatemala
Women. They are the subject of these pictures. Why? The gruesome brutality hasn’t stopped. In fact, it has barely dipped. The Latin …
Digital life in Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala is a country of contrasts and extremes. Here is todo o nada (all or nothing); there’s no medium. Here you find …
Spanish Tile Roof Texture
I love textures and La Antigua Guatemala seems to possess an endless amount of textures. Perhaps the fact that I am a …
I want gringas, You want gringas…
Gringas are tacos made with flour tortillas and cheese. For some unknown reason, gringas are very popular in Guatemala. Believe it or …
Antigua’s New Year Celebrations Slide Show
Who said New York is the only city that never sleeps? The New Year celebrations is one of the occasions in which …
Goodbye 2009 from Antigua Guatemala!
¡Adiós dos mil nueve! This is also goodbye to a decade. That’s it. At the closing of the 31st of December, we’ll …
Chocobananos and Chocofresas for Sale
When was the last time you had chocobananos or chocofresas? Do you know what they are?
Recipe for Guatemalan Quesadillas, anyone, anyone?
Please, could anyone provide the recipe for Guatemalan quesadillas. Thanks! Minimum Wage Salary Aside: Today Guatemala’s President Alvaro Colom announced a minimum …
The mime just wants to get married
Often it’s a bit complicated to go out on Sundays because La Antigua Guatemala gets crowded. Two dear friends from El Petén …