Antigua Abstractions: Bell Tower and The Moon
Can you believe that 2020 will have a Full Moon for on Thursday, December 31; its very last day? What a year …
Guatemalan Tamales for Christmas
In Guatemala, Christmas is a family day; an occasion for strengthening the family bonds. Christmas is also a feast day full of …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: White Poinsettias
As I have shared with you before, flores de Pascua or pascuas, are the most popular Christmas floral displays. Poinsettias are also …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Chichitas de Esquipulas
Chichitas amarillas, yellow nipples or nipple fruit, or Chichitas de Esquipulas are two popular name for this organic Guatemalan decoration found around …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Gallitos
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Gallitos for air plants. Another popular organic Guatemalan Christmas Decoration are Gallitos. As …
Organic Guatemalan Christmas Decorations: Pashte and Pascuas
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pashte for Spanish moss. One of the most important organic decorations for the …
Makeshift photo studio for Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day
On December 12, children are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. In the atrium of Parroquia de La …
Guatemalan Christmas floral displays: Poinsettias
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Pascuas for poinsettias. Scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima or Poinsetia. As I have mentioned …
Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala Will Be an Ecological and Virtual Celebration for 2020
Needless to say 2020 is an atypical year, thus no burning of the devil celebration will be held in Antigua Guatemala as …
Antigua Fragments: Decorated Metal Door Handle
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Manija de la puerta for door handle. Honestly, I like door knocker much better …
Antigua Fragments: Antique Metal Door Knockers
Antigua Guatemala has an enormous amount of gorgeous metallic door knockers. Lions are the most common theme, but you can find all …
Antigua Fragments: Coat of Arms of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs
You can find the Coat of Arms of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs everywhere through out Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, most people have …
Antigua Fragments: Corner Doorway
As you take strolls around Antigua Guatemala you may encounter corner doors and windows; have you seen them? If so, which is …
Antigua Fragments: Colonial-style Window
This week I will share with y’all fragments from the architecture of Antigua Guatemala. Let’s start with this iconic colonial-style window. Enjoy!
Explore the most Instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala
Discover the most photogenic spots in Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks. There are so many hidden gems and out of the …
Antigua Declares: #YaBasta
Antigüeños held a smaller symbolic manifestation in front of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, better known as La Municipalidad, City Hall, to coincide …
Ironworks on Wooden Door from Antigua Guatemala
Take a photographic tour through the many different doors found in Antigua Guatemala; there are over 130 entries so far. Enjoy!
Colonial style fountain from Antigua Guatemala
Take a photographic tour through different fountains of Antigua Guatemala; there are over 130 fountains thus far. Participate in the Thanksgiving raffle …
Fuchsia Bougainvillea Branch Over a Wall in Antigua Guatemala
Imagine living in town where everyday the temperate weather provides the conditions for flowers to be blooming all the time; a place …
Fountain Decorated with Gerbera Flowers During the Festival de Flores of Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, it is common practice in and around Antigua Guatemala to decorate windows, entryways, façade and fountains with …
The Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala is Happening this Weekend
If you like flowers and especially exotic flowers, don’t miss the Flower Festival being held through out Antigua Guatemala this weekend. I …
Gorgeous green and red door from Antigua Guatemala
I believe this photograph can be a terrific wall art decor piece for your home or office or to give as present …
Guatemalan Coffee Can Makes Us All Happy
Does coffee make you happy? Then, you must move to Antigua Guatemala where we can enjoy all aspects of coffee-rich life, from …
Architectonic details from Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala’s flag flying over the Catholic Kings emblem at Real Palacio de La Cultura.
Allons boire ailleurs: Guatemala
Today I share with you a portrait I made of world-famous Vanessa Pilon from Montreal, a Canadian television presenter and fashion icon, …
Coffee Harvesting Seasson is Fast Approaching to Antigua Guatemala
This is the perfect time to to take one of my tailor-made full immersion coffee tours where to visit coffee shops, talk …
Sundial from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Reloj de sol for sundial. Can you tell what it is on the …
Creeper Plants Over Walls of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cubre muros for wall creeper plant. As I mentioned yesterday, rustic walls and …
The Architectonic Aesthetics of Antigua Guatemala
One of the most sought after aesthetics of Antigua Guatemala is bare walls of ruins with rustic textures. Pair this aesthetic with …
Try the Colorful Guatemalan Fiambre Delicacy
In a “normal year,” today we would be commemorating Día de Todos Santos, All Saints Day, and Día de los Fieles Difuntos, …
Details of a Blue Door from Antigua Guatemala
One of the things I enjoy the most during my morning photo walks are the abundance of beautiful doors, door knockers and …
Street Light of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Luminarias for street lights. Do you notice some odd along all the street …
Arches of Pilas de Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, that yellow structure houses public washbasins, sort of a laundromat, used everyday by people to wash their clothes …
Baroque Architectonic Details from Antigua Guatemala
Even though I do like capturing the entirety of the façade of Parroquia de San Pedro so I can share it with …
Colorful Kite Decorations Are Everywhere in Antigua Guatemala Now!
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barrilete for kite. It is quite common for home and businesses to decorate …
Enjoy the Bright and Colorful Sights from Antigua Guatemala
Winter is coming! Fortunately,Winter in Antigua Guatemala is very comfortable with its temperate weather; blue volcanoes skyline; plentiful supply of freshly harvested …
Antigua Photo Walks Are Back
Last Saturday I mentioned that poco a poco, little by little, some of the activities from the old reality are coming back …
Colors of Antigua Guatemala
When was the last time you walked through these streets? Question for you guys. I have been considering creating a quarterly photographic …
Win a Fabulous Metallic Print of the Former Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Be a participant in the raffle for a chance to win a fabulous 11″x14″ metallic print of this The Former Universidad de …
Autunm Morning Light in Antigua Guatemala
Take a photographic tour through the different images of morning light in Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy! Gorgeous Morning Light at Calle del Arco …
Morning Vista of Antigua Guatemala During the Dry Season
Even though we still get some heavy rains during October and some light rain in November, we could say that dry season …
Antigua Autumn Colors: Vibrant Red and White
Who can tell the name of this peculiar flower?
Antigua Autumn Colors: Vibrant and Exotic Orchids
You can never go wrong with the vibrant and exotic orchids of Guatemala. By the way, in case you didn’t know, Guatemala …
Antigua Autumn Colors: Duranta Blooms
You will not believe how many flowers are blooming right now in Antigua Guatemala. I wish you were here to enjoy all …
Antigua Autumn Colors: Pink Hydrangea blossoms
Pink hydrangeas are not as common as lilac and light blue hydrangeas in Antigua Guatemala. Well, at least I haven’t seen it …
Hydrangeas are blooming now in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Hortensias for Hydrangea. Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a …
Antigua Autumn Colors Are Coming to Antigua
Take a photographic tour to see some plants blooming now: Dry Season Blossoms in Antigua Guatemala Blossoms From The Land of the …
Ruinas de San José El Viejo in Antigua Guatemala
The Ruins of San José El Viejo parish in Antigua Guatemala. This parish was built in 1749. Nowadays, these ruins are used …
Morning vista of a tree-lined street in Antigua Guatemala
Morning light is always beautiful in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
Antigua Blues
What is your favorite shade of Guatemalan blue? Come on, are you going to tell us?
Volcán de Agua and Antigua House Colors
Take a photographic tour around the Volcán de Agua through these posts: Antigua’s Cathedral and Volcán de Agua Winter Sunrise over Volcán …
Coffee harvesting season is fast approaching to Antigua Guatemala
Would you like to see more coffee photos and learn more about the coffee from Guatemala? Take a photographic tour through these …
Snack Break for the Trash Collectors of Antigua Guatemala
I noticed this group of trash collectors taking a snack break during my morning photo walk. I normally walk on the side …
Street Dog and Bicycle Rider at a Corner of Antigua Guatemala
What do you think happened next? I want to hear your thoughts.
The Quietest Guatemala’s Independence Day to Date
For obvious reasons, this was the quietest and more solemn Independence Day celebrations that I have ever experience in Guatemala. Other than …
Guatemala’s Independence Flags at Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Guatemala’s Independence is celebrated through the entire month of September even though the official date falls on the 15th. Independence bunting is …
Yellow Corner Vista from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Esquina for corner. This yellow corner is one of my favorite corners in Antigua …
Yo Amo Antigua Guatemala, How About You?
I love Antigua Guatemala; that’s what the colorful sign says all the way near the yellow wall of La Merced. I really …
Win a Beautiful Metallic Print of The Colorful Bus Terminal in Antigua Guatemala
Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this Colorful Bus Terminal in Antigua Guatemala, …
Rainy Season Vistas: Parroquia de San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
The rains this week are brought to the region by the tropical storm turned hurricane Nana. The next few days I will …
Maintaining Antigua Street Signs
Antigua Guatemala’s signage regulation dictates that all signs have to be hand made and only these materials can be used: wood, metal …
Fuente de las Sirenas at Antigua’s Main Square
Come and listen to the singing of the mermaids at Parque Central; there’s nothing more relaxing and enchanting than that. In fact, …
Corner Vista from Antigua Guatemala
Okay, here’s a little challenge for you guys. Who can tell me which corner this is, I mean what street and avenue …
Portal de Las Panaderas, Antigua Guatemala
On the west side of the main square of Antigua Guatemala you will find the Portal de las Panaderas, which in colonial times …
Majestic and Sunny Antigua Guatemala Awaits for You!
As I have mentioned many times before, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine almost everyday; especially …
Rainy Season Vistas: Parroquia de San Gaspar Vivar, Antigua Guatemala
Overcast skies are the typical vistas during the rainy season. However, believe it or not, even during the rainy season, we get …
Lush and Lavish Gardens in Antigua Guatemala
Evergreen gardens in and around La Antigua Guatemala are one of the benefits of the 6-month long rainy season. Honestly, I never …
Colorful and Sunny Antigua Guatemala Awaits for You!
Antigua Guatemala is well-known for its beautiful light and vibrant colors. If you are missing the gorgeous warm light and colors that …
Win a Beautiful Metallic Print of This Colorful and Enchanting Vista of Antigua Guatemala
Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this Colorful and Enchanting Vista of Antigua …
Sights of Our Times: Colossal Volcán de Agua Towering the Colorful City of Antigua Guatemala
Welcome to the New Normal! When you look at a vista like this one of Volcán de Agua towering at end south …
Sights of Our Times: Santiago Banners at Antigua’s City Hall
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Ayuntamiento for City Hall. Since this year the city of Antigua Guatemala could …
Sights of Our Times: An Uneventful Día de Santiago in Antigua Guatemala
July 25th is the Day of Saint James, Día de Santiago, the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as Santiago de …
Sights of Our Times — Guatemalans are resilient!
With so many people who have lost their jobs or their main source of income, pop-up stands are showing up everywhere to …
Sahara Dessert Dust Clouds in Antigua Guatemala
There’s a wind jet stream from Africa that affects the continent of America, especially Central and North America in two ways: Saharan …
The Pandemic Has Spawn Moto Taxis Everywhere in Guatemala
Believe it or not, there hasn’t been public transportation in the entire country of Guatemala since March 16 when the national government …
Afternoon Colors of Antigua Guatemala
The afternoons colors in Antigua Guatemala are usually warm with the light hitting the walls to make it a delightful experience. I …
Smoothies To Go in Antigua Guatemala
Since March 16 when the pandemic began restaurants were only allowed to operate with pick-up and delivery service. This is the reason …
Parque de La Unión in Antigua Guatemala
In the west end of Parque de La Unión you can see the façade of the entrance to the hospital of Obras …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Colonial Style Wooden Doorway
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Portón or large doorway. This is one of better looking portones in Antigua Guatemala. …
Convenience Corner Store in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Tienda for convenience store. Tiendas are so common in Latin America and Antigua …
Búcaro Fountains of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Búcaro fountain or embedded fountain.
Guatemalan Food — Revolcado
As I have mentioned before, revolcado is another popular Guatemalan stew found in the daily special menus of the diners in Guatemala. …
Guatemalan Food — Caldo de Res
The caldo de res (beef stock or stew) is never absent from the daily menus of diners, fondas and restaurants. As other …
Guatemala is The Ultimate Smoothie Country
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Licuados for smoothies. Even though in most of the Spanish-speaking world, people use …
Guatemalan Yellow and White Corn on the Cob
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Elotes for corn on the cob. Elotes are one of the most popular …
Try the Guatemalan Shrimp Ceviche and Picosita Beer
The first Guatemalan food I shared with you guys was shrimp ceviche; back in May 14, 2006. Of course, ceviche is one …
Enjoying a Guatemalan Chow Mein Tostada
Believe it or not, in Guatemala we like to top our tostadas with chow mein. Follow the white rabbit to learn why …
Ruins of the former cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala
Take a look at the ruins of the cathedral complex of the Antigua Catedral de Santiago. This is a view from the …
Metal Window Grates from Antigua Guatemala
Even though the original widow grates were carved in wood, nowadays the majority of window grates are made with iron, forged iron …
Colonial Colors from Antigua Guatemala
Before the pandemic, if you wanted to make photographs of Antigua Guatemala with almost no cars on the streets, you had to …
Best Wishes for this Sunday from Antigua Guatemala
For this Sunday I would like to share with you this peaceful and colorful vista from Antigua Guatemala. I am sending you …
Enjoy the Vibrant Colors Found Everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
As I have said many times before, we are very fortunate to have flowers in bloom all year long thanks to the …
Enjoy the Colorful Gerbera Daisies from Antigua Guatemala
Imagine a place where the all-year temperate weather is pegged around 22ºC/72ºF the majority of the time and the flowers are blooming. …
Guatemala is the Origin for the Avocado Toast
Quite possibly the Maya have been eating avocado toasts for millennia or at least as long as they had realized that spreading …
Antigua Awaits You!
Since many of you might still be under lockdown or quarantine regulations [that’s the case in Guatemala] and traveling is still out …