Mercado Municipal Vistas: Pop-Up Fruits and Vegetables Stand
In the beef, pork and fish corridors of the municipal market of Antigua Guatemala one can often find pop-up stands selling mostly …
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Grain Flours Young Vendor
Making portraits of strangers can be quite challenging, especially at places where people shy away from cameras. I often share the necessary …
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Black Tortilla Stand
In the back of the market, towards the bus terminal end, there are quite a few tortilla booths, many preparing black tortillas …
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Pepsi vs Coca-Cola
This battle is fought every day at every market in the world; doesn’t matter who wins, the people always lose, right? All …
Foodie Fridays — Pho from Como Como
The delicious Vietnamese soup Pho is one of the most elusive dishes in Guatemala. In fact, before the restaurant Como Como put …
The emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain is found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
For 297 years what we now know as Guatemala was part of Kingdom of Spain and there’s plenty of proof about it …
Architectonic Detail of the Former Colegio Tridentino in Antigua Guatemala
Look for the emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain in this architectonic detail of the former Colegio Tridentino.
Antigua Photo Shoots at the Most Instagrammable Spots of Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is full a gorgeous settings everywhere making it an ideal destination for lifestyle and street photo shoots that produce some of the most instagrammable photographs you can imagine… tap the link to see the full size image.
Street Wedding Photography Sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Street wedding photography is all about telling a compelling visual story. Using street photography techniques, images are weaved together to narrate the …
Could you please practice English with me
English speakers are on demand on Antigua Guatemala… come and help out!
Framed Agua Volcano by Arch of Santa Catalina
Here’s the typical vista of Arco de Santa Catalina framing the Volcán de Agua taken during the blue hour during a rainy …
I love to photograph Antigua
If you love to photograph Antigua Guatemala as well, come along with me during one of the photo walks I lead around …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Ceramic Stop sign
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Alto for Stop.
Mermaid from Fuente de Las Sirenas in Antigua Guatemala
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Foodie Fridays — Exotic Smoothies from 27 Adentro
Antigua Guatemala is paradise for the smoothie lovers with so many spots through out the city. 27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up exotic …
Bring home amazing photos of Antigua Guatemala
Exploring the streets of Antigua Guatemala with a camera is an enchanting experience — a photographic adventure really and through pictures, one …
Quotidian vistas of the Oratorio of Las Capuchinas Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
“I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me. Like the bodiless heads you see sometimes in circus sideshows, it …
Discover the most Instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala
Explore the most photogenic spots in Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks. Or take home fabulous photographs of this magical and charming …
The Circular Ruins of Las Capuchinas in Antigua Guatemala
“He wanted to dream a man; he wanted to dream him with minute integrity and insert him into reality.” ― Jorge Luis …
Visiting the ruins of Antigua Guatemala
My favorite ruins to visit and photograph in Antigua Guatemala are Capuchinas, Santa Clara, San Francisco El Grande Ruins, Iglesia La Merced …
Youth is wasted on the smartphones
Perhaps not just youth… what do you think?
Fisheye view of ‘Fuente de Las Sirenas’ at Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala
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Close-up of Volcán de Agua’s Crater
Here’s a close-up vista of Volcán de Agua’s Crater as seen from San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Atrium of the Parish in San Juan del Obispo Village
Did you know there 22 villages within the Antigua Guatemala Municipality? How many have you visited? Contact me if you would like …
Foodie Fridays — Guatemalan Typical Plate from 27 Adentro
27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up new version of the traditional Guatemalan plato típico or typical dish. This new presentation of the …
Fisheye view of Arco de Santa Catalina in Antigua Guatemala
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Panza Verde Portraits — Meet Carol
I have seen her many times before and had wanted to make a portrait of her. In fact, I might have made …
Night Antigua Guatemala Prints as Gifts
Fisheye vista of Pilas de Santa Clara captured during a rainy night. If you would like to decorate your home or office …
Explore the architectonic elements of Antigua Guatemala and take amazing pictures in the process
Not only we visit interesting spots in Antigua Guatemala, at every spot we learn different photography skills. ⠀⠀If you like taking pictures, …
Lifestyle Photo Shoots in Antigua Guatemala
I also offer lifestyle photo shoots Instagrammable spots in Antigua Guatemala. These lifestyle photo sessions are perfect for solo travelers and or couples. The photographs can be urban style, casual or formal, relaxed, fun, or classically posed in front of beautiful monuments and architecture…
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Sundial
This is one of the two sundials I have encountered in Antigua Guatemala. One is located on 4a avenida norte and the …
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Lions
There’s only one spot in the entire city where you can find all three iconic elements, mermaids, lions and a Santiago in beautiful composition; I often take photography enthusiasts and photographers to this spot during my Antigua Photo Walks as part of the photographic exploration of this enchanting town; make sure to join me in a photo walk next time you visit Antigua Guatemala…
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Cellular Towers
Another element that is hidden in plain sight in Antigua Guatemala is the omnipresent cellular tower, which is camouflaged as a garbage deposit [black box hanging from the light poles]. If you pay close attention though, you will notice that there are vents, the boxes are slightly bigger and there is no opening to deposit the trash…
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Mermaids are everywhere
Did you know that there are over hundred mermaids in Antigua Guatemala and you can find them on churches, convents, private homes …
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Thousands of Santiagos
Did you know we have thousands of images of Santiago [Saint James Apostle] all over Antigua Guatemala such as these ceiling tiles? Do you know why we have so many Santiagos around Antigua Guatemala?
Antigua Secrets Hidden In Plain Sight — Oriente versus Poniente Street Lamps
Have you noticed that on the Oriente [East] part of Antigua Guatemala the street lights are colonial-style lamps and the cables run underground while in Poniente [West] part of town we have ugly cables above ground and modern street lights?
It’s always picture time in Antigua Guatemala
As I have said many times before, Antigua Guatemala is such a photogenic town that you will encounter people taken photos of …
Street Photo Shoots at the most iconic locations of Antigua Guatemala
Whether you are traveling solo, with your family and friends I can help you capture your trip in a candid, fun and …
Hortensias or hydranga bloom all year long in Antigua Guatemala
This particular flower (which most people in the US call hydranga) has an additional lesson for me. You can find them in …
Flowers bloom all year long in Antigua Guatemala
Who can help naming these light blue flowers?
Wild flower blooms all year long
We are fortunate to have a wonderful temperate weather in and around Antigua Guatemala that provides flower blooms all year long whether …
Ambulant Orchid Vendor in Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala has one of the largest selection of species of orchids in the world, so it comes as no surprise to encounter …
Co-working Space at Restaurant Hecho En Casa
As I have been saying all along these years, even before we had one or two official co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, …
Co-working space at Café Bella Vista in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s Kara, a digital nomad at work at Café Bella Vista. Just by looking at this view you might think the name …
Co-working Spaces Available in Antigua Guatemala
Officially so far there are only two co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala: Impact Hub, profiled back in October 2014 and Salina’s Co-working …
Discover the hidden gems of La Antigua Guatemala
There are so many hidden gems and out of the way spots to explore in Antigua Guatemala. The Antigua Photo Walks are …
Tourists from Chichicastenango in Antigua Guatemala
We continue our series of tourists visiting Antigua Guatemala with this colorful portrait of a family from Chichicastenango. Follow the white rabbit …
New Wall Textures from Antigua Guatemala
You know, 12 years ago when I started Antigua Daily Photo, there weren’t as many wall textures as they are today. I …
Mermaids at Escuela de Cristo Church
Did you know we have over one hundred mermaids in Antigua Guatemala? Follow this link to see how many pictures of mermaids …
Parroquia de San Cristóbal El Bajo
Click here to see more posts from the village of San Cristóbal El Bajo.
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
If you would like to learn more about the Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe located in the southeast part of Antigua Guatemala, follow …
Capilla de Belén in Antigua Guatemala
If you would like to learn more about the Capilla de Belén from Antigua Guatemala, follow the white rabbit!
Ruinas de la Virgen de Los Remedios
If you would like to learn more about the ruins of Our Lady of the Remedies, follow the white rabbit! In fact, …
Ruinas de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores del Cerro for the 13th Anniversary
The ruins of Our Lady of Sorrow of the Hill are located on the north east part of Antigua Guatemala. Have you …
Ruinas of Santa Isabel, Antigua Guatemala
I have shared with you three different images of the Ruins of Santa Isabel since 2007. That’s over 12 years of coverage …
Façade of the Parish of San Pedro Las Huertas
Today I share with you the façade of the Parroquia de San Pedro Las Huertas with a colorful mini bus, which complements …
The Last Semana Santa Vistas — Final Touches of a Processional Carpet
We say our goodbyes with this image of the final touches put on one of the most complex and colorful carpets made …
The Last Semana Santa Vistas — Cucurucho Father and Son
Here’s another intimate portrait of a cucurucho father and his son on their way to find their spot for their turn to …
The Last Semana Santa Vistas — Framed Cucurucho
We continue with the more intimate photographs of the Holy Week with this framed portrait of a cucurucho at a shrine set …
The Last Semana Santa Vistas — Waiting for the Procession
This intimate photograph of a mother and her cucuruchito son was captured as they waited for the La Merced procession on Good …
Putting Away the Lent and Holy Week Decorations
Domingo de Resurrección [Easter Sunday] is the last day of Semana Santa [Holy Week]; thus on Monday the lenten decorations that adorn …
Another Year of Successful Lent & Holy Week Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala
Once again I feel fortunate that so many photographers from all over the world put their trust in me to help them …
Women’s Virgin Mary Procession on Good Friday
Processions provide us with lots opportunities to shoot in black and white as well as in color; depending of what you include …
Woman Timonel of the Santísima Virgen de Dolores
Most photographers point their cameras towards the “anda” of Jesús Nazareno during the processions. I believe the float of Virgin Mary can …
San Francisco El Grande Procession on Maundy Thursday
Vista of the consecrated image of “Jesús Nazareno del Perdón” procession from Iglesia San Francisco El Grande on Maundy Thursdays as it …
Love in the time of Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you another side of the Semana Santa; a candid kiss I captured while leading a photo walk during …
Making Processional Carpets in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a close up vista of the making of a processional carpet minutes before the arrival of the procession. This is truly …
Jesús Nazareno float from Iglesia de La Merced on Palm Sunday
Here’s a vista of the Jesús Nazareno float from Iglesia de La Merced on Palm Sunday as it made its way through …
The Creation of Alfombras
Today’s photographs were made while I was teaching a street photography workshop during Easter & Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala. Take home …
Semana Santa Comfort Food: Garnachas
Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala offers so many comfort foods, such as garnachas, a street food originally from Xelajú [Quetzaltenango]. Today’s portrait …
Pizza for the masses during Lent
For better or worse, pizza has carved a niche among the street food offerings found during Cuaresma [Lent] and Semana Santa [Holy …
Street Portraits of Strangers — Ambulant Peanuts Vendor
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the the day: Manías for peanuts. In Guatemala, we often eat peanuts [often roasted peanuts] …
Kids posing during a procession in Antigua Guatemala
Today is your turn to caption this photograph. The most creative caption posted in the comment area of www.AntiguaDailyPhoto.com will get a …
Lenten Aromas: Corozo and Pine needles
Today I share a photo of a little boy picking up pine needle and corozo palms from processional carpet; these two plants …
Little boy carrying a processional float
Normally the weight of a float is divided among all those carrying it. Here I share with you a little boy carrying …
Little girls waiting for their turn to carry the processional float
Today I shared with you an image of three little girls, sisters, waiting for their turn to carry the processional float. This …
Semana Santa Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala
Take home extraordinary images of the once-a-year traditional and colorful processions from the intricacies of carpet building, to the coordination required to …
Foodie Fridays — Indonesian Rendang Curry
If you like curries head over to Toko Baru, a great joint located on 1a avenida sur, offering lots of curry and …
Motorcycle Parking Zones in Antigua Guatemala
As I have shared before, there are three designated [painted] parking sections in the streets of Antigua Guatemala. White is for motorcycles …
Santa Ana’s Men Processional Float at Calle del Arco
The fourth Sunday of Lent is the turn for the Santa Ana Procession to serpent through the streets of Antigua Guatemala and …
Santa Ana’s Women Processional Float at Parque Central
Cuaresma [Lent] and Semana Santa [Holy Week] are equal-opportunity religious events where everyone gets a chance to participate. Here we caught the …
Dogs roaming during a Lenten procession
During one of our special Lenten photo walks we came across this pack of dogs roaming freely in the middle of the …
Lent and Easter Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala
Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to capture stunning aspects of the traditional processions from the intricacies of carpet building, to the coordination …
Lenten Decoration in Antigua Guatemala
The doors and windows of Antigua Guatemala are now dressed up with the purple color of Lent, Cuaresma in Spanish. I will …
Tourists from San Juan Comalapa
As I said a few weeks ago, often in Antigua Guatemala people when they think of tourists, they think of foreigners who …
Inside Patio of San Francisco El Grande Church
This vista of San Francisco El Grande church was made from inside the museum and ruins adjacent to the south of the …
Foodie Fridays — Goulash from Wiener
If you are craving goulash or other some Austrian dishes, you’re in luck because in Antigua Guatemala Restaurante Wiener on Portal Santa …
Moments full of freshness
If you’re looking for some Austrian-Guatemalan fusion or authentic dishes, Wiener on Portal Santa Lucía is your only choice. They also offer …
Selection of Germans Beers found in Antigua Guatemala
We are very fortunate to have such a large selection of beers from all over the world as well as our local …
Panza Verde Portraits — Francisco Mendoza
Today we continue the new Panza Verde Portraits series with a portrait of Francisco who guards the main entrance to the Real …
Antigua Guatemala is one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world
With every block offering great textures and unique backdrops, easily Antigua Guatemala can snatch one of the top spots as one of …
Foodie Fridays — Entrecôte from Le Comedor
Le Comedor restaurant has a sign on the outside wall that reads: Comida francesa económica. I thought that was an oxymoron because …