The Guatemalan Twist
I don’t think this is what Kimberly-Clark had in mind when they developed this disposable towel dispenser. Further, I don’t believe the …
The Band’s Visit
As every Friday at 4 p.m. the municipal band delighted us with a recital of live music. Also, every time I watch …
She & Him
If you meet to dine with other photographers you’re destined to talk about photography and get the gear out at one point …
Buenos días, Buenos días
Life is short but there is always time for courtesy. —Ralph Waldo Emerson Buenos días, buenos días, que le vaya bien, they …
Sin la letra A
Sem você nem tristeza teremos Pra nos lamentar Sem você nem morrer de saudade Nem mesmo chorar Pois não há chorar E …
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love – The Blues Brothers by Blues Brothers Soundtrack on Grooveshark In Guatemala Valentine’s Day has a much …
Guatemala Breaks Guinness World Record
How many people can you fit inside a bus? The chicken bus Guinness World Record of how many people you can fit …
Going to Tend the Milpa
This photos was taken on the outskirts of Volcán de Agua where many people have milpas and orchards. Besides the obvious corn …
Love for Lunch
While most people have food for lunch, other prefer to have love. Just take a look at the two couples in the …
What should I eat today?
Since Antigua Guatemala is the tourism capital for Central America, it’s quite common to see tourists, local and foreign, window shopping for …
Lunch Hour at San Sebastián Park
I don’t normally go by Parque San Sebastián, located on the northwest side of Antigua Guatemala, especially at lunch hour, so I …
The Capture vs The Pose
Last week, Guatemalan blogger Iván Mendoza sent me a link to the article Street Photography: The Capture vs. The Pose; an interesting …
We Are What We Eat
If we are what we eat, then this is what Guatemalans are made of. The vegetables above the most often found in …
Temporary Parking Lots
Of course the parking problems get aggravated when there are events in Antigua Guatemala and thousands of people are expected to arrive. …
Streets Are Too Narrow for Parking Areas
One of the reason for why most of streets in Antigua Guatemala are one-way is because once the parking areas are occupied …
Parking Space Reservation Object
Parking spaces or rather the lack of parking spaces is among the most challenging problems that Antigua Guatemala is facing right now. …
Antigua Guatemala Parking Permits
These news may come as total shock to some of you, but I figure today is as good day as any to …
Theme Day: Animals
Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If …
Guatemalan chow mein tostada
Last time I declared that chow mein was among the most “authentic” dishes in the Guatemalan gastronomy I got into trouble. Then, …
Interesting Signs Found in Antigua Guatemala
The other day on my way to the office I came across these interesting signs. The sign that pulled me in was …
Dramatic Lighting of the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala
Sometimes you have to lose all the color to really appreciate the dramatic lighting of the cathedral of Antigua Guatemala. The picture …
Thinking Girl
Once again, you write the caption in a similar manner than yesterday’s Thinking Boy. What’s the little girl deliberating about?
Thinking Boy
Okay today you write the caption. What’s the little boy thinking about?
Guatemala Takes Baby Steps Towards Justice
This morning Guatemala is taking baby steps towards justice by having a historic public hearing of retired General Efraín Ríos Montt on …
Jazz Recitals on Calle del Arco
Calle del Arco is the place to be on the weekends in Antigua Guatemala if you want to listen to live music. …
Colorful Mayan Huipil
Let’s do an observation experiment. What things do you find interesting in the picture above?
Guatemalan Portraits: Maya Girls
One of the things about cultural and traditional events that I like is that they are people magnets and it’s so much …
Guatemalan Portraits: Face to Face
Here’s the essence of the Guatemalan dichotomy for you. On one side, those with very strong roots to their ancestors and on …
Volcán de Agua Climb: Subida por la vida
On January 21, Under the name of Subida por la vida, there were over 8,000 people climbing Volcán de Agua (Water Volcano) …
Tax Evasion in Antigua Guatemala
Tax evaders in Guatemala take the risk of having their business shut down temporarily and have a sign like the above posted …
Café Condesa Express
Sometimes you just don’t have the time to casaquear, chit-chat, but you still need your daily dose of the best coffee in …
Colorful Guatemalan Fundraising
If you want to do street photography you have to be quick and be ready at all times because you never know …
Guatemalan Tienditas
Guatemala has taken the concept of convenience store to new levels. Tienda is the Spanish word we use in Guatemala to refer …
Relaxing Area Inside Compañía de Jesús Building
This is just one of the many relaxing areas found inside the Antiguo Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús, now headquarters of …
How can one not like the dry season?
Honest, what’s not to like about the dry season? Clear skies, crisp and cool temperatures and the most enchanting light are the …
Every day we die a little
I never realized how much people die every day until I lived in a town where almost each death is announced by …
Muni’s Rooftop Vista of Central Park
In my never ending quest to bring you unique and different perspectives of this enchanting 500-year old colonial town which we know …
San Francisco El Grande Niche
This niche and statue of San Francisco (Saint Francis) can be found at the entrance of the façade looking north of Iglesia …
Typical Kitchen from Antigua Guatemala
This impeccable colonial style kitchen is found inside the El Sabor del Tiempo restaurant, well it’s actually located all the way on …
Where to get waffles in Antigua Guatemala?
Interesting enough, I have not encountered many restaurants that offer waffles; or perhaps I wasn’t looking. However, for some reason, waffles jumped …
We’re Women of Maize
As I said before, it is impossible to think of the Guatemalan, Mexican and Mesoamerican diet without maize. From the Popul Vuh …
Callejón Los Garcías
The callejones (alleys) found in many of the villages of La Antigua Guatemala are really narrow, passageways really created, I imagine, as …
Be creative, caption this photo and win
Suedehead by Morrissey on Grooveshark Let’s do it! The most creative caption will win this photo as a post card mailed through …
Antigua’s Photo Club: Let’s do it!
I often report on the Club Fotográfico de Antigua Guatemala because I am of the funding members and because many people visiting …
Details of San Francisco El Grande Church
Without a doubt Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande is one of my favorite churches to photograph. There’s always so much going …
But People do Carpool in Antigua Guatemala, really!
Sorry, I don’t want to give the wrong impression about carpooling in Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala in general. Yesterday, when I said …
No carpooling here…
… at least not for these campesinos who every day take their horses up to the rolling hills of Volcán de Agua …
Panoramic Vista of Antigua’s Central Park
Not even a week had elapsed since I shared with you the incredible vistas from La Casaca as shown on the post …
Selling Comales
What better way to start the new year than with a brand new clay comal to cook the best tasting tortillas. A …
Peekaboo…
… now you see me, now you don’t… Un Angel para un Final by Silvio Rodriguez on Grooveshark At the closing of …
The Best Cup of Coffee in Antigua Guatemala
Interesting enough I had visited Hector’s and Tretto Caffé within the last week and I had uploaded yesterday’s and today’s photos to …
Hector’s Restaurant No. 1 at TripAdvisor
Today was a day full of news. First of all, I learned from my friend and ADP collaborator Guy Howard that Hector’s …
Filming of Noti7’s the year in news summary
Guatemala’s Channel 7 News, Noti7, was filming the year in news summary tonight at Parque Central and I was able to get …
La Casaca Coffee Shop
Since several people were interested to know more about La Casaca shown yesterday in the entry entitled Having Breakfast in Antigua Guatemala I decided …
Having Breakfast in Antigua Guatemala
This could be your vista if you decide to have breakfast at the terrace of La Casaca coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala. …
Guatemalan Christmas Food
Among the most popular foods found for dinner in Christmas Eve and during Christmas are tamales colorados (red tamales), tamales negros (black …
Guatemalan Nacimiento for Christmas Eve in Antigua
Here’s a simple Nacimiento made from corn husks to celebrate Navidad. As I have described before, with the Feast for the Virgin …
Posada Enactment for the Elders
Beginning on December 15, there are sightings of Joseph and Mary’s quest for shelter around the streets of La Antigua Guatemala. María …
Gifts for the Poor
Honestly, I don’t think anybody does more for the poor (yes, the poor and not the underprivileged, less fortunate nor any other …
Enjoying the Winter Solstice in Antigua Guatemala
I came across this list of Five Reasons to Spend Christmas in Antigua Guatemala, which basically mentioned the weather as top reason …
Almost Ready for 2012
It looks like the Muni is almost ready to wave goodbye to 2011. The sign for 2012 is already in place and …
Antigua Guatemala Fragments
This photo has a nice collection of architectonic fragments which are very representative of La Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, this photo is …
Iglesia y Convento La Merced sign
This is how maps looked like in colonial times. Can you see the reference to Cerro de la Cruz? You may have …
Enjoying the Refacción
Refacción can be roughly translated as simple snack time; but it’s much more than that. Refacción is the time where workers get …
Guatemalan Comfort Food: Mole
The mole from Guatemala is very similar to mole poblano, which is a chocolate and chili based sauce (over simplification of the …
Guatemalan Buñuelos Recipe
We have to thank Erin, loyal and long-time reader from AntiguaDailyPhoto, for the buñuelos recipe you see below. Erin shared with us …
Guatemalan Comfort Food: Camote, Chilacayote & Higos
Oh December, or the dry season for the matter, is full of Guatemalan comforting foods; mostly sweets like buñuelos, torrejas, mole, camote, …
Guatemalan Guadalupano
I took over one hundred photos for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, but by and large the portrait of this …
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Antigua Guatemala
Today’s theme for The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 in Antigua Guatemala will be photographic backdrops and photo …
Repetition of Arches at Palacio de Los Capitanes
This is among my favorite photographic subjects: repetition, arches, and Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales. I don’t think I will ever get …
In The Christmas Mood
Poinsettias or Flor de Pascua are in full bloom in The Land of the Eternal Spring for the Christmas season. The most …
Breakfast Time
The other day I found this typical Guatemalan stamp: the trash collectors having breakfast inside the trash collecting truck and the chuchos …
Making the Sale
If you spent any time on Parque Central, this will be one of the most common vistas. If you spend too much …
Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala
La Antigua Guatemala remains as one of the few places where you can meet with hundreds of people willing to Burn the …
Traditional Guatemalan Baskets
These are the more traditional baskets found in Guatemala. I believe these baskets are made from Maguey fiber. Kathryn Rousso knows for …
Pine-needle Baskets
At the recent Fair Trade Fair in Antigua Guatemala I found these gorgeous baskets made from dried pine needles. The vendor had …
All Aboard Now
Okay everyone, I am in the Santa Claus mood, so I will send a beautiful set of three 11″x14″ photos from AntiguaDailyPhoto.com …
Eternal Spring
The country of the eternal Spring is Guatemala’s slogan or selling hook, except Guatemala does not have Spring seasons, nor Winters; the …
Recyling Magazines in Guatemala
This is just one of the ways we recycle magazines in Guatemala and, as always, it has to be colorful. I found …
Guatemalan Ceramic Owls
The traditional ceramic owls in La Antigua Guatemala are yellow, orange and brown as I have show you before, but more recently …
New Style Guatemalan Purses and Backpacks
Here’s one of the new directions that Guatemalan textiles are taking. You can still identify the pieces as made with Mayan textiles …
Colorful Guatemalan Purse
Rich colors, patterns and textures are what one gets when buying a piece of Guatemalan textiles. A good example of this statement …
Caldo de Gallina Criolla Vegetables
Back on August I shared with you the presentation of Caldo de Gallina Criolla from Sabe Rico Restaurant in Antigua Guatemala. Criollo …
Taking a Break
Everyone needs to take a break every once in a while, I am taking mine right now; best wishes for this new …
The Tourists and The Ambulant Vendors
One of the most often seen stamps around the main plaza of Antigua Guatemala is the groups of tourists and ambulant sellers …
Installing the Christmas Lights
The installation crew for the Christmas lights is hard at work to have all 600 series installed before December 3 and that’s …
Arches-R-Us
Now this is what the dry season looks like in Antigua Guatemala; sunshine, deep blue skies, beautiful light, cold winds and almost …
Thanksgiving in Antigua Guatemala
Thanksgiving is yet another holiday from the U.S. that is celebrated in Antigua Guatemala, especially by the local expat residents living in …
Guatemalan Style Omelet Breakfast
This breakfast is served daily at Sabe Rico, one of my favorite spots to have breakfast. What do you think are the …
Live Andean Music at Parque Central
There’s been live Andean music at the Plaza Mayor for several months thanks to this band who a few times a week …
The Walls Speak for 99%
Everywhere, the times they are a-changin’ Libertad, Expresión, Conciencia the wall declares. Liberty, Freedom of Expression and Conscience could be the rough …
Washbasins and Water Tanks Are the Social Media Networks For Villages
Public laundry washbasins (sometimes river and lake shores) serve as the gathering place for news, gossip and community building through the interactions …
Architectonic Details: Búcaro Fountains
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, normally near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. I’ve …
Architectonic Details: Octagonal Windows
I swear I could do a series just on unusual windows found in Antigua Guatemala. As a matter of fact, when I …
Typical Wall Garden from Antigua Guatemala
Often the perimeter walls for residential homes have carefully guided bougainvillea trees flowering all year long along to the top. In a …
People Watching at Parque Central
People watching at the main plaza is quite possibly the favorite pastime of locals and visitors in Antigua Guatemala. Here I was …
Strawberry Fields Forever
Here’s the strawberry fields forever ambulant vendor. Everyday he picks the fields to bring the freshest fresas to Antigua Guatemala. Basket in …
The New Polaroid Park Photographer
Most of the time, digital technology is smaller, less expensive, more portable, full of instant gratification and widely available to more people. …
Comparing Photos
La Antigua Guatemala is quite possibly the most photogenic town in Guatemala and it comes as no surprise to find photographers, sometimes …