Let’s retake the discovery game we had in previous years. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me your best guess of where can one find such detail. If you don’t provide an answer or even a guess, within a weekI will share the exact location. … Read more
Every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture fabulous doorways. I was already hook on doorways from Antigua Guatemala before I even began sharing them with you back in 2006. Take a photographic tour through the hundreds of doorways I have shared with you in 15 years and share with me which is your … Read more
Since the Municipal government has forbidden the ambulant vendors in all the parks of Antigua Guatemala, including the world-famous Parque Central, vendors will find new places to set up their ambulant shops, such as this doorway near Vivero La Escalonia. By the way, this Maya vendor was wearing her mask, I just happened to click … Read more
Guatemala’s Independence is celebrated through the entire month of September even though the official date falls on the 15th. Independence bunting is often found in doorways, windows, balconies, etc. The Palacio del Ayuntamiento, [City Hall Palace] in the Main Plaza is a popular spot for placing Guatemalan flags in the hand rails of the second … Read more
Okay, here’s a little challenge for you guys. Who can tell me which corner this is, I mean what street and avenue converge at this corner. One more thing, notice the corner door. This is something found often in Antigua Guatemala. Which other corner doors have you seen?
Believe it or not, I began the Doors & Window of Antigua Guatemala on May 4th, 2006. There have been many memorable and unique doorways along these nearly 14 years of daily posts, but this double arched doors entrance is among my favorite doorways in Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through all the doors … Read more
Oh Canadians, Minnesotans and Dakotas, you can spot them a kilometer away; they are the sunshine worshipers who gather around doorways or walk on the sunny side of the narrow sidewalks of Antigua Guatemala. If you are still enduring the effects of the cold harsh Winter, don’t wait any longer, be a sunshine worshiper in … Read more
We could argue that officially the kite flying season begins with the celebrations of All Saints Day and Day of the Dead on November 1st. Yet, kites start to show on tienditas and houses doorways such as shown here as early as the last week of September. The kite flying season coincides with los vientos … Read more
Another typical vista during Lent is the purple banners and bands that adorn many houses and business doorways and windows. Palacio de Doña Leonor goes the extra mile by also placing a live violet orchid in between the doorways. Is this your first Semana Santa in Antigua or your 5th? Join us for an unforgettable … Read more
This is the entrance to the ruins of the former cathedral complex of Antigua Guatemala. It’s located on the side of 5a calle oriente. I believe this is the first time I share it with you. Check out the stucco art right about the doorway; it’s a trip.
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Portón for large doorway. Not only in churches and convents you find large tall doors in Antigua Guatemala, you also find them in private homes. Of course, in churches it makes sense to have large tall doors as they are needed for the exit and entrance of … Read more
It’s time to share the textures of the doors of Antigua Guatemala with you again. I liked the contrast of the diagonal and curve lines as well as the wood and metal juxtaposition. How about you, is there anything you like about these doorway?
I never get tired of recommending people to enter every shop, restaurant, hotel, building with public access in Antigua Guatemala to find the hidden gems and beauty beyond the doorways. Check this decoration tree, for instance, for the new location for the Korean restaurant Miso. Even though the flowers are fake, the combination of color … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day from Antigua Guatemala: Portón or gate, or large door. It’s been a while since that last time I shared a beautiful door or gate with you guys. I am glad I am breaking the hiatus with such a colourful gate. I found this gorgeous door near Alameda … Read more
