In Guatemala as in many Latin American countries October 12 is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Native People’s Day. Some companies and institutions use the name Día de la Hispanidad for this holiday. In Spain the name this event as Fiesta Nacional.. These holidays have been celebrated unofficially since the … Read more
You can never go wrong with the vibrant and exotic orchids of Guatemala. By the way, in case you didn’t know, Guatemala has more than 1,000 species of orchids? 700 of those orchid species are endemic to Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through the orchids posts in the archives.
I just realize many of the flowers blooming now are either purple or lilac. That’s interesting, don’t you think?
You will not believe how many flowers are blooming right now in Antigua Guatemala. I wish you were here to enjoy all these colorful blossoms. By the way, the scientific name for duranta flowers is Duranta saphire.
Pink hydrangeas are not as common as lilac and light blue hydrangeas in Antigua Guatemala. Well, at least I haven’t seen it as often. Which one is your favorite color for hydrangeas?
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Hortensias for Hydrangea. Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this photo of the The Real Palacio de La Cultura, valued at $60, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support the work of sharing … Read more
Take a photographic tour to see some plants blooming now: Dry Season Blossoms in Antigua Guatemala Blossoms From The Land of the Eternal Spring Poinsettias Everywhere Participate in the raffle for a chance to win a dramatic 11″x14″ metallic print of this photo of the The Real Palacio de La Cultura, valued at $60, by … Read more
This is one of the two bus stops in San Miguel Escobar, 1 kilometers separates the two bus stops. Even though San Miguel Escobar is only a district, Zona 6 to be precise, of Ciudad Vieja, this community has strong identity and festivities around the Archangel Saint Michael, observed on September 29. Furthermore, where San … Read more
Take a photographic tour around the San Miguel Escobar through these posts: Bingo Afternoon in San Miguel Escobar Painting the San Miguel Escobar Church Guatemalan Town Fair Food Those who know will know why this photograph is published today.
Take a photographic tour around the Parque Central through these posts: Chilling around Parque Central Listen to the alluring singing of the mermaids of Parque Central Colors and Sunshine from Guatemala
Take part in the raffle for a chance to win a delightful 11″x14″ metallic print of this The Real Palacio with Dramatic Lighting in black and white, valued at $60, by pledging a small contribution, of $10 or more, to support the work of sharing with you authentic and alluring daily life images and stories … Read more
The Ruins of San José El Viejo parish in Antigua Guatemala. This parish was built in 1749. Nowadays, these ruins are used as a venue for weddings and social events. Today I share with you an eye candy treat from my morning photo walk. I really enjoy how the ruins just pop up during my … Read more
Morning light is always beautiful in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
