Sharpening knives in Antigua Guatemala
I am glad to see that these nobel professions are still in high demand in Guatemala. When was the last time you …
Marimba Days in Antigua Guatemala
Most weekends in Antigua Guatemala are marimba days. There are quite a few places, private and public, where one can listen to …
Looking for a place to spend your Winter season? Antigua Guatemala is the answer
A cup of the best coffee in the world, sun, lots of it, and great company, either a friend or a book …
Visit Antigua Guatemala during the Dry season
I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is …
The Burning of the 13 Baktun Devil in Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala is a very small town, heck Guatemala, the country, is just slightly bigger than Antigua Guatemala when it comes …
Fresh Fruits from a Basket
As with the flowers, in Antigua Guatemala we are very fortunate to have fresh fruits all year round. Fresh fruits sold in …
Street Christmas Decorations in Antigua Guatemala
Since the end of November the entry and exit streets of Antigua Guatemala are decorated with Christmas lights in the shape of …
The Typical Guatemalan Sandwich
The typical Guatemalan sandwich is simply known as Pan (bread) or pan con carne (beef sandwich), pan con chile relleno (chile relleno …
Hello, hello, you’re breaking up…
Oh the things Guatemalans must do to carry on a conversation via the cellular telephones without breaking up the call. Of course, …
Façade of Parroquia de San Juan del Obispo
I am sorry to be sharing so many photos which basically brags about the wonderful weather we are experiencing in Antigua Guatemala. …
This is the Magic Hour to enjoy the Fuego & Acatenango Volcanoes
What time do you think is the magic hour to enjoy the best view of the volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango? p.s. We …
Entrance to Las Capuchinas Convent
This is the humble entrance to the huge convent complex of Las Capuchinas, founded as Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del …
Guatemalan Fruit Punch Recipe
Even though you can find ponche, fruit punch, year round in Guatemala and no town fair is missing the stands selling ponche …
HDR of Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo previously Colegio Mayor
First of all, I should mention that this picture was very difficult to capture since cameras can only expose the sky or …
Small Balcony in Antigua Guatemala
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. —Shakespeare
Arches of Tanque de la Unión at Night
Would you like to know why this public water tank and washbasins goes by the name of Tanque de la Unión? The …
Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande as seen from the sky
We revisit the beautiful complex of San Francisco El Grande church which shared a black and white photograph taken at night of …
Small and Enchanting Antigua Guatemala from the Air
Often I have mentioned how small is Antigua Guatemala. In fact is about 10×10-blocks grid, but somehow there is so much to …
Aerial View of Iglesia de la Merced
Just last week I was talking about bringing you new perspectives and freshness to the excessively photographed Antigua Guatemala and to the …
My Thanksgiving in Antigua Guatemala and Aerial Views of Antigua Series
Today we begin a series of aerial vistas of Antigua Guatemala. First of all, let’s thank Nelo Mijangos for sharing this wonderful …
International Rugby Matches in Antigua Guatemala
Rugby is a new sport in Guatemala, with a little over five years in the country it has found many fans and …
The sun does not rise the same for everyone
Over six years ago I pondered about the future of Guatemala and its child labor force: The future of a society is …
Wood Fuel Home Delivery
The first time I posted the use of wood as fuel here, I was against it. By the second time I shared …
Red Guatemalan Poinsettias Wallpaper
To get us into the mood of the Christmas season that can be felt everywhere in Guatemala now, here’s the first free …
Photos of Julian Marley’s Reggae Concert in Antigua Guatemala
“The son of The King” was the song used to introduce Julian Marley, Bob Marley’s son at the most recent reggae concert …
Black and White of Escuela de Cristo, aka Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
One more entry on our black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala at night. This is the …
Inside View of the Escuela De Cristo Church
I don’t think I have share many photos from inside the churches and the reason is that photography is prohibited inside many …
San Francisco El Grande Façade in Black and White
Here’s one more doses of the black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala. Today’s turn is for …
Dramatic illumination of El Calvario Church
We continue our black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala. In this occasion, I stopped by El …
Iglesia de la Merced in Black and White
Since one of the goals of AntiguaDailyPhoto is to bring you new fresh vistas from the same hackneyed places I have decided …
Palo de izote close up in Black and White
As I have said before, Palo de Izote is the Mesoamerican cousin of the yucca tree or Joshua tree and one of …
Cempasuchil, the flowers of the dead
These orange flowers known as cempasuchil, flowers for the dead, are found around October and November and many people take them to …
Guatemalan Dolls
I am not sure these dolls are for playing since they are so fragile; I assume they are for decoration. As a …
Black and White of the Cathedral
It's only when you take a look at a white and black photo of the cathedral that one can really appreciate the …
The typical taco stand in Guatemala
Just as with pizza, tacos are now part of the Guatemalan gastronomy. You can find tacos in every town fair, at parks …
The Pizza Transaction
I don’t know when or how, but now pizza slices are an staple of the Guatemalan town fairs. Of course, like everything …
Arched Entrance to San Francisco El Grande Church
The arched entrances of Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande are so majestic and elegant. Needless to say, this is among the …
Flowers in fountains
I don’t know how many times I have shown flowers inside a fountain in AntiguaDailyPhoto, but certainly it’s more than five. I …
Chicken Bus Acrobatics
How many times is this image repeated every day in Guatemala? I’d say a few hundred times since the ayudantes, helpers, often …
Who knows what the dead want?
Well, it looks like the Guatemalan fiambre is taking off as it’s being covered by publications abroad such as Saveur Magazine. Here’s …
Cemetery, Kites and Fiambre Day in Guatemala
November 1 is one of the most important dates in Guatemala. On November 1 Guatemalans go to the cemeteries to remember and …
Photos of Halloween in Antigua Guatemala
Halloween in Antigua Guatemala is becoming increasingly popular, especially at bars and restaurants where often costume contests are held. Calle del Arco …
Façade of the Parroquia de San Pedro Las Huertas
Whenever possible is a good idea to include in the picture something of known size like a person, animal or vehicle to …
A Message To The Sky in Antigua Guatemala
“Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” was the event of sending more than 500 hot air balloons at …
Cooblestone streets in the villages of Antigua Guatemala
This photo was taken in the village of San Pedro Las Huertas, about 3 kilometers from Antigua Guatemala. I don’t remember if …
Typical Guatemalan Kite Shop
So, here’s a typical Guatemalan kite shop found in most villages. The kites are sold for Q1, Q2, Q5 and Q10 for …
Kite Season Decoration
The kite season is upon us already so it comes as no surprise to see Guatemalan kites being used as decorations. Through …
Wild flowers from Guatemala
There are so many beautiful wild flowers in Guatemala that one can enjoy in hedgerows, fields, milpas, etc. It’s no wonder R.E.M. …
The remains of the rain
A couple weeks ago I called for the end of the rainy season mistakenly because we had almost ten days without rain. …
Shoe shine and Snack Time
I saw this man having chuchitos and atol de arroz con chocolate while having his shoes shone and I thought he was …
Everything burns if you apply the proper spark
Todo arde si le aplicas la chispa adecuada… that’s the line from the song “La Chispa Adecuada” by Héroes del Silencio, a …
Stencil Art Around Antigua Guatemala
Graffiti and Stencil street art is not commonly found in Antigua Guatemala, so every time I find one I capture it with …
Guatemalan Baroque Entrance
Now, be honest, don’t you wish this was the entrance to your home? I know I do. I normally like very minimalist …
Best business sign ever
This has to be the most creative business sign I have ever seen. I found this sign in San Juan del Obispo …
Procuring the firewood
Whenever you come across people riding horses or donkeys over the cobblestone streets of La Antigua Guatemala you feel like you are …
Red Wall or Contrasts Wallpaper for Free
It’s been several weeks since I shared a FREE wallpaper with you, almost a month. We have to fix that. So here’s …
Town Fair Food
What’s your favorite food from the Guatemalan town fair? I go nuts for the churros.
La Casa de los Gigantes Sign
Honestly, I can not understand why I took so long to publish the sign of La Casa de los Gigantes since this …
La Antigua City Tour Bus
There’s a new tourist circuit bus service in La Antigua Guatemala. The two-hour tour circuit takes you through the main landmarks and …
Only in LAG: Furry Bicycle
Here’s another a very good specimen for the Only in LAG category, don’t you think? Come on where else can you find …
Día de la Raza or Hispanidad
For this Día de la Raza I would like to share with you the faces of cultural resistance in a world where …
Plastic Kitchen and Household Items Ambulant Vendor
I am amazed how ambulant vendors are still so popular in Guatemala. Here’s yet another hard working ambulant vendor that goes from …
View from Inside a TukTuk Moto Taxi
Have you ever ridden on a tuk tuk taxi? I don’t recall exactly when tuk tuk motorcycles arrived in Guatemala, but they …
The colours of the Guatemalan Gastronomy
These are some of the most often used ingredients in the Guatemalan kitchen. This photo was taken at La Fonda de la …
In Style for the Rainy Season
Colorful rubber boots are in style in Antigua Guatemala. These stylish and fashionable boots can be found inside the mercado, market. Of …
Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair: The Live Music
On the weekends or on the most important date for the county and town fair you are bound to find live music, …
Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair: The Crowds
If you don’t like crowds, stay away from town and county fairs because these get really packed. Even a tiny town fair …
Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair: The Orange Transaction
Among all the junk food, chucherías pues, that you find at the town fairs, you can also encounter a fresh fruit booth …
Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair: Elotes Locos?
After the parenthesis to promote the first Rally de Fotos in Antigua Guatemala we continue with our series Touring the Guatemalan Town …
Behind the Scenes the “Rally de Fotos” Ad
La Antigua Guatemala is one of the most popular photographic locations in Guatemala. Once again Antigua Guatemala was used as backdrop location …
Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair: The Spinning Games
Although we began the tour through the typical Guatemalan town fair yesterday, it was not declared until today. By the way, town …
Today Is Children’s Day in Guatemala
Two kids, one on each side of the fun, are seen in this Día del Niño, Children’s Day in Guatemala. I wish …
Façade and Entrance of Casa Convento Concepción
After close to twenty thousands images in my photographic library about Antigua Guatemala often I still come across many things or buildings …
Magic Cumbia Swing and Latin Blues Night with Ishto Juevez and Ixtapoch Vallenas in Antigua Guatemala
If you’re not in Antigua Guatemala right now, you don’t know what you’re missing. Well, I will help you know what you’re …
Guatemalan Chuchería Time
My empire for some Tortrix! Believe it or not I have read that quite often on Twitter. On Instagram some one wrote …
Don’t Miss the Orchid Exposition in Antigua Guatemala
Don’t miss the orchid exhibition organised by the Asociación Guatemalteca de Orquideología at the Museo de Arte Colonial, 5a calle No. 5, …
Tortilla Time
It is interesting how the aroma of freshly-made tortillas can be so haunting. This is especially true to Guatemalans who are not …
Façade of Iglesia de San Gaspar
After several previous tries I believe I have captured the essence of this tiny colonial church in San Gaspar Vivar. Sometimes it …
Yet Another Gated Community Entrance
Here are some of the answers to the questions asked on the previous posts regarding gated communities. Occupy Antigua Guatemala? Definitely not …
Fall’s First Day in Antigua Guatemala
Sunday was Fall’s first day in Antigua Guatemala and to celebrate that we’re very fortunate to have amazing comfortable weather most of …
Another Gate Community Entrance
Here’s yet another typical entrance for a gated community around Antigua Guatemala. What do your think about gated communities? Are they a …
When it rains it pours in Antigua Guatemala
The Autumnal Equinox is upon us and to commemorate it our mother Earth sent a heavy down pour to La Antigua Guatemala. …
Gated Community Entrances
It seems that all the real estate developing around Antigua Guatemala are just gated communities; these are like mushrooms, the spring up …
Alone and Lonely
Alone and lonely are two things that first came to my mind when I took this photo and especially so after I …
Fuego volcano has returned to its normal activity
As you can see in these pictures Fuego volcano which has returned to its normal activity level of several fumarole exhalations through …
A Chevere hotdog is not a Shuco hotdog
To the uneducated eye the Guatemalan Chevere and Shuco hotdogs are just exotic hotdogs, but to the Guatemalans these two hotdogs are …
Guatemala’s Independence Day Photo Gallery
Have a happy Guatemalan Independence Day weekend everyone. Enjoy the multimedia material I have compiled for you! Once again, we have to …
Guatemalan Independence Celebrations
Torches, marathons and student marching bands parades are the main activities Guatemalans do for celebrating Independence Day. These activities usually begin manifesting …
Gallo Lager Bier Famous Since 1896
Among other news this week was the controversy and rage about Guatemala’s Gallo beer on the social media networks, especially on Facebook. …
A Day Full of News from Antigua Guatemala
Today was the day. Today Fuego Volcano stole the spot lights with the largest pyroclastic activity seen in recent times. The arrest …
Lighting Up the Independence Torch
The Liberty Torches Marathons Have Began. As in previous years, people from all over Guatemala begin a marathon to go to another …
Thai Salad from Pitaya Juice Bar
Here’s a sample of what a salad from Pitaya Juice Bar looks like. This is the Thai salad which is made of …
Colorful Pitaya Juice Bar in Antigua Guatemala
Pitaya Juice Bar is the newest healthy venue in Antigua Guatemala. You can find juices, salads, soups and wraps among its offerings. …
Ceviche La Playa from La Playa Bar and Restaurant
Here’s yet another ceviche from La Playa restaurant and bar, the new ceviche headquarters of La Antigua Guatemala. They have a very …
Ubi’s Asian Mixed Ceviche
Certainly the only dishes that you can find everywhere you go in Guatemala are Ceviche and Chow Mein. That, in my humble …
Ceviche Méxicano Con Corona from La Playa
La Antigua Guatemala is becoming the ceviche capital of Central America. As you can see for yourself if you browse the archives …
“Victims and Victimisers” Photo Exhibition at the FOTO 30 Photo Festival
This is one of the images with which I am participating this year in Guatemala’s largest photo festival, FOTO30, which spans the …
#MiércolesDeCumbia from Guatemala to the World
After marimba music, cumbia has been the most popular musical genre in Guatemala. The phenomenonal comeback of Cumbia music in Guatemala is …
The beauty of the abandonment found in Antigua Guatemala
If there ever it was a place where abandonment looks great that would be La Antigua Guatemala, a city taken out of …