Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 12
We continue our countdown to May 1st, 2020, the 14th anniversary of Antigua Daily Photo with a portrait of a Maya Ambulant …
Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 11
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Güipil or Huipil for blouse. It’s been a while since I last shared …
Vibrant Colors and Smiles from Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the vibrant colors and smiles from Antigua Guatemala. Meet the sisters Erica and Jackelin, two of the …
Guateflora: Tumbergias
As you can tell if you have been following the daily updates of Antigua Daily Photo for the last 14 years, I …
Guateflora: Albahaca
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Albahaca for basil. Believe it or not, basil is actually quite popular in the …
Guateflora: Fuchsia Bougainvillea
Here’s a close-up look at vibrant fuchsia bracts of the bougainvillea climber plant; definitely the most popular flower plant found in the …
Guateflora — Yellow shrimp flowers from Antigua Guatemala
We continue our close-up look at the flowers found in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala with camarón amarillo, as we know the …
Guateflora: Salvia Cordón de San Francisco
Here’s a close-up look of another popular flower found in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala: Salvia leucantha commonly known in Guatemala as …
Guateflora: Hortensias
We continue our close-up look at the most common flowers found in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala with Hortensias the common name …
Guateflora: Cinco negritos
This week we will take a closer look at some of the most popular flowers found in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. …
Wooden Pillars at Compañía de Jesús
Honestly, the architectonic details of the Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús in Antigua Guatemala are really exquisite. I could spend …
Arches at the ‘La Compañía de Jesús’
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Arcos for arches. Here’s one my favorite arched corridors in Antigua Guatemala. You find …
Framed view of Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, since Monday masks are mandatory for everyone in Guatemala whenever you are outside or for workers inside and …
Colorful Bus at Corner Stop in Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, it’s been over a month since I last saw one of these colorful buses in the streets of …
A Typical Vista from Our Times
Antigua Guatemala is so photogenic that even under quarantine, lockdown and curfew still looks amazing, don’t you agree? Here’s one of favorite …
Take a Stroll Through Streets of Antigua Guatemala
I don’t know about you, but one my favorite things to do is the take walks and pictures in and around Antigua …
Live Vistas of Volcanoes Skyline via The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station
The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station was launched in January 2017 through the collaboration of ClimaYa.com and AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station …
Good Friday in San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala
Even though Antigua Guatemala is the top destination in the world for the Holy Week celebrations, many destination through out Guatemala also …
The Quietest Holy Week Ever in Antigua Guatemala!
With all the borders closed, including the airport; all non-essential activities forbidden, including religious services, processions and vigils; plus all gatherings prohibited, …
Atypical Vista from Antigua Guatemala
I imagine lots of people are in need to visit their churches and have mass or religious services; especially catholics during the …
Adapt or Perish
Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative. — H. G. Wells (1866-1946) I have always admired the speed at …
Juntos Resurgiremos — Together We Will Re-emerge
As we enter our 4th week of health and economic crisis, I see messages of hope posted on walls all over. Certainly, …
A Quiet Palm Sunday in Antigua Guatemala
2020 will be remembered as the quiet year; a year without processions; a year without massive events; a year without crowds. Yet …
All parks will be closed until further notice
Today I share with you the last vista of an open Parque Central as of today all parks in Antigua Guatemala will …
Atypical Morning Vista of Calle del Arco
Even though there were still a lot of people on the streets on the first two days of April, mostly cashing paychecks …
Almost a Ghost Town
I could have never imagined desolate streets during the most important week of the year: the Holy Week of Antigua Guatemala, how …
Jacaranda Trees Are Blooming Now in Antigua Guatemala
Jacaranda trees bloom during Cuaresma [Lent] and Semana Santa [Holy Week] and this year is no exception. All activities for Lent and …
Antigua Guatemala’s Street and Cerro de la Cruz
Any other year, this week the streets of Antigua Guatemala would be packed with people, processions and beautiful Semana Santa carpets. Now, …
Red Bougainvillea with a Ruin Backdrop with Dramatic Lights
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Bugambilea for Bougainvillea. Even though La Antigua Guatemala is known as “the city of …
Enjoy the Sunshine and Flowers of Antigua Guatemala
Even though we are under quarantine and lockdown national mandates, we still get a chance to enjoy the sunshine and flowers found …
Enjoy the Torquoise Jade Vines
The Strongylodon jade vines are commonly known as emerald vine or turquoise jade vine; although in Antigua Guatemala the popular name is …
Enjoy the Radiant Tumbergias Vines
As I have shared with you before, these vibrant yellow or maroon spotted with yellow strange-looking flowers are the gift of a …
Things Will Get Better
Things will get better, stay safe, stay strong, stay tele-connected with loved ones and stay actively creative. Take advantage of all the …
Morning Colors from Antigua Guatemala: Yellow and Blue
As I said the other day, for the foreseeable future my new goal is to try to only share beautiful, sunny and …
Early Morning Vista of La Merced Church
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Barroco for baroque. The façade of Iglesia de La Merced is one of the …
Time-traveling Through the Ruins of Antigua Guatemala
Nothing brings you closer to time traveling than a visit to the many convent and monastery ruins of peppered all over Antigua …
Colors and Sunshine from Guatemala
It’s a lovely morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all the best vibes from our little town. My new goal is …
Colors and Smiles from Guatemala
Here are some smiles and colors from Antigua Guatemala to brighten your day where you are in the world during these trying …
Foodie Fridays — Breakfast Tacos from Cactus
You know, the best thing about tacos is that you can have them at any time during the day. Or better yet, …
Lent Decorations Are All Over Antigua Guatemala
Doors and windows all over Antigua Guatemala are decorated with purple flowers and banners. The color purple is a sign of penitence.
Guatemala’s Orchids Are in Bloom Right Now
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Orquídea for orchid. Did you know that Guatemala has more than 1,000 species of …
Get your camera ready: Lent is here!
Get your camera ready to capture the color and devotion of Cuaresma and Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala! Book one of my …
Morning Vista of Calle del Arco
With nearly 14 years of posting daily updates from Antigua Guatemala and with nearly 7 years of teaching others how to better …
Foodie Fridays — Falafel Bowl from Unión Café Antigua
The foodie options for vegetarians and vegans keep on getting richer and tastier. Heck you don’t even have to be a vegetarian …
Discover the Best Instagrammable Spots of Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks
Join us in exploring the streets of Antigua Guatemala with a camera, any camera from smartphone cameras to pro-level cameras and discover …
Fuego’s puffs at Sunset
Today I share with you some moderate eruptions from Volcán de Fuego right after sunset. Enjoy! I used to think that Volcán …
Lenten Processional Carpet Artwork Detail
With each passing year, the processional carpets, or alfombras procesionales as we known them here, get more elaborate and artistically intricate. Some …
Cul-de-Sacs in Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, cul-de-sac streets are not common in Antigua Guatemala. I believed you could only find them in gated neighborhoods, …
Foodie Fridays — Peruvian Ceviche from Chermol
Ceviche has to be one of my favorite foods; so far, there are over a dozen versions on ceviche posted here. Nevertheless, …
Typical Cupola from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cúpula for cupola. Cupolas adorn most of the rooftops in Antigua Guatemala. Cúpulas …
Let Lent Begin
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Miércoles de ceniza for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, …
2020 Special Sunday Cuaresma Photo Walks
Lent and Easter are coming, get your camera ready! Book one of my Lenten photo walks to have unprecedented access to the …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Calle del Hospital
Some streets of Antigua Guatemala still have signs showing the original names of the streets as Calle del Hospital, nowadays 6a calle …
Foodie Fridays — Lamb Shawarma with Hummus and Mediterranean Salad from Nawal Antigua Guatemala
The foodie scene in Antigua Guatemala just keeps on getting richer and better. Nawal is bringing the cuisine from the Middle East …
Flags of Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala
Since the new municipal administration took over on January 14th, huge flags, about twice as big as before, are flown over the Palacio del Ayuntamiento.
Arco de Santa Catalina at Sunrise
Did you know that for the first 1,093 daily photo posts from Antigua Guatemala not once I shared a photograph of the …
Arched Double Arched Doors Entrance
Believe it or not, I began the Doors & Window of Antigua Guatemala on May 4th, 2006. There have been many memorable …
Typical Vista of the Winter Season in Antigua Guatemala
As I have shared with you before, this is what Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering from …
Foodie Fridays — Tacos from Cactus
One of the better ways to celebrate Día del Cariño is with a taquiza, a meet up to eat tacos. Cactus Taco …
Winter Season Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala
Love is to meet to watch the sunsets from any rooftop in Antigua Guatemala!
Gorgeous Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
The Antigua Photo Shoots are an great way to take stunning vacation mementos of your trip to Guatemala. I shoot these informal street photos, …
«La Memoria del Agua» Mural
This mural about the importance of water can also be found at the César Brañas Cultural Center at the end of 5a …
Mosaic Mural at César Brañas Cultural Center
In a recent visit to the César Brañas Cultural Center I came across this mosaic mural produced and installed by the Pasión …
Bar Display at Charleston Antigua Guatemala
Dramatic lighting can make any bar look amazing. I thought so the first time I saw the rum cellar at Casa del …
Live Jazz thanks to Antigua Swing Club
This is the Antigua Swing Club playing live Jazz music at the Charleston restaurant. Make sure you follow these fellows, they are …
The Mayan Colors of Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what …
Quotidian vista from Antigua Guatemala: Pilas de Santa Clara
It’s your turn to write the caption for this photograph. Go!
Free Portrait Prints Always Bring Out Smiles
As I have said recently, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing for a couple of years now is giving away free instantaneous prints of the portraits I make of total strangers on the streets while leading the Antigua Photo Walks… tap for full image!
Daily Life Vista from Parque Central
I feel that by making intimate photographs some of you can experience vicariously daily life in Antigua Guatemala. Let me know if you do… tap for full image!
Foodie Fridays — Argentinean Empanadas from Chermol
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Empanadas for turnovers or meat pies. Believe it or not, there are several restaurants …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Fresh Fruits Vendors
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Night Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala
This night vista of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, was made as part of a recent Night Photography Workshop where we capture the dramatic lighting of the Spanish colonial architecture of Antigua Guatemala…
Winter Vistas from Antigua Guatemala
This is what Winter looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering this long harsh Winter, don’t wait any longer, book your flight today!
Surviving Brexit in Antigua Guatemala
It is a tough week for Brits the world over. Here’s how some of them are coping with the inevitable Brexit this …
Foodie Fridays — Venezuelan Arepas from La Gorda
As I mentioned last Friday, we now have Colombian arepas and Venezuelan arepas in Antigua Guatemala within a block from each other. The arepa shown here …
Street Photography Workshops in Antigua Guatemala
I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other timid photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really …
Bring Smiles with Free Portrait Prints
As I have mentioned before, one of the most gratifying things I have been doing for a while now is giving away …
Portrait of Allison Strong in Antigua Guatemala
Once again I was fortunate to meet and make a few portraits of world-famous Allison Strong, a singer, actress and upcoming movie …
Portrait of Vanessa Pilon in Antigua Guatemala
I never get tired of sharing the many fantastic backdrops we have in Antigua Guatemala. I was fortunate to able to make …
Foodie Fridays — Colombian Arepas from Rinconcito Colombiano
Believe it or not, we now have Colombian arepas and Venezuelan arepas in Antigua Guatemala within a block from each other. The …
Introducing Groups through Antigua Photo Walks
Antigua Photo Walks are a fun and unique way to introduce groups to La Antigua Guatemala and the country of Guatemala. It’s …
Full Moon over Parroquía de San José Catedral
I was fortunate to captured the first Full Moon of 2020 as I was finishing a large group photo walk. I just …
Guatemalan Handicrafts — Ronrrones
Guatemalan ronrrones are handicrafts that produce a low continuous humming sound similar to drones, as one rotates the stick attached to string …
New Year, New Job in the Antigua Guatemala’s Municipality
What a sight, hundreds of people in queue on Sunday morning waiting to be hired by Antigua Guatemala’s leaving municipal administration. Is …
Fresh fruit ambulant vendors
In Antigua Guatemala snack time can be quite healthy if you buy fresh fruits or nuts from the ambulant vendors. Of course, you can always hit a tiendita a buy Tortrix [corn chips], Papalinas [potato chips] or Doritos and soda. The choice is yours.
What’s your favorite snack from the options shown in this basket?
Winter Cloudscapes in Antigua Guatemala
The cloudscapes are incredible during the dry season that spans from November to April in Antigua Guatemala. Here’s what you can expect. …
When nothing goes Right, go Left!
This sign reads like sound advice for 2020, especially for the times we are living in; don’t you think? 😉
Merry Christmas wishes from Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that nacimientos, pesebres or Nativity were first introduced to the American Continent through the city of Antigua Guatemala by …
Colorful Christmas Decorations at Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Colorful poinsettias are the most popular Christmas decoration in and around Antigua Guatemala. Here you can see the vibrant scarlet bracts of …
Winter Sunrise over Volcán de Agua
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Amanecer for sunrise. I know I have been warning you guys about Winter’s coming …
Warm Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala
The best sunsets can be experienced in Antigua Guatemala during the dry season, which engulfs the entire Winter season… hint, hint, hint for those already suffering the harsh cold weather… tap for full image!
Colorful wall textures as photo backdrops
Antigua Guatemala has gorgeous wall textures everywhere, making it the quintessential destination for lifestyle photo sessions that produce some of the most …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Double Via
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish words of the day: Doble Vía for two way street.
Mayan Organic and Ecological Packaging for Ricotta Cheese
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan word of the day: Requesón for Ricotta cheese. A few weeks ago, I shared a post on FB …
Antigua Guatemala is Colorful and Sunny
Winter is coming, we know what’s coming with it. —Jon Snow Well, if you are looking for a warm and colorful destination …
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala
As every year, on December 12, kids are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day. All around the atrium …
Antigua Photo Shoots with the wall textures of Antigua Guatemala as backdrops
Today I share with you a portrait of Giovanna against green wall texture. I really like the color contrast between her attire …
Antigua Typical Vistas: Sunset and Fuego Volcano
Here’s your illustrated word of the day: Celajes for cloudscapes.