Don Quijote in Antigua Guatemala
In the first decade of 1600s, one ingenious Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra set out to write a humorous tale about a tall, …
Ice Cream Graphic Menu
One of the things that I like most about publishing the Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo and visiting the other Daily Photos Cities …
Sun-powered clock
This clock might not be exactly a “Clockwork Orange” as the Big Ben (via London Daily Photo), but at least, we can …
Ranferi Aguilar, the Rain Maker, at Jamtigua 2006
We continue the music journey at Jamtigua International Music Festival with Ranferí Aguilar and his Rain Maker show. Hacedor de Lluvia or …
Fire in the sky
The best time of the year to visit La Antigua Guatemala, or Central America for the matter, is now. The months of …
Jamtigua 2006 for all
Jamtigua is a music festival, now in its second year. Jamtigua is the merging of the words Jam and Antigua and the …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Fiambre Slideshow
In November 1st and 2nd Guatemala, like many other catholic countries, celebrates the Day of the Dead (Día de los Difuntos) and the All Saints Day (Día de los Santos). The cemeteries, from the most exclusive to the most modest and humble, become overwhelmed with people bringing flowers, crosses, food and even music (sometimes Mariachi music) to their dead relatives.
Sabor Cubano Band
These are the artists that make up the Sabor Cubano Band which plays live music at the restaurant by the same name. …
Independence Day: What about the Peace Accords of 1996
Well, just two days ago I told you how the signing of The Guatemalan Peace Accords of 1996 had put an end …
Independence Day: Come on baby, light my fire
School bands and parades were the norm to celebrate Independence Day before the December 29 signing of The Guatemalan Peace Accords of …
Watching the pedestrians on Calle del Arco
Balconies are not very common in Antigua, yet there are some like this one on Calle del Arco. I think it is …
The Dance of the Giants
On the weekends, Calle del Arco, Antigua’s most famous street, becomes a pedestrian strip. There is live music, tourists and locals walk …
Ermita de la Santa Cruz Ruins
Ermita de la Santa Cruz Ruins, originally uploaded by rudygiron. On June 29th I posted a photo of Charly García on concert …
Charly García in Antigua
Charly García in Antigua, originally uploaded by rudygiron. PLEASE NOTE: this site has a new address, would you please update your links …
The Mesón Panza Verde’s Pet
The Mesón Panza Verde is one the best Bed-n-Breakfast in Antigua. It houses a very fine restaurant, an art gallery and the …
Sabor cubano sign
Slowly but surely Cubans are building a community in Antigua. Here you see the sign for Sabor Cubano Restaurant (4a calle oriente …
I don’t care about the world
I caught this shot at a cultural event in Compañía de Jesús Building and while the activity progressed in the atrium this …