Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Portón for large doorway. Just when I think I have shared with you every nook and cranny of Antigua Guatemala I realize that I am so far from that statement. I mean, look at this huge doorway and baroque architectonic details, how is it possible I have not … Read more
As I have said before, “every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture stylish doors. I was already hook on doorways from Antigua Guatemala before I even began sharing them with you back in 2006. Take a photographic tour through the hundreds of doorways I have shared with you in the last 15 years and share with … Read more
There is something that I find attractive in this entrance gateway. Perhaps it is the metal jade plant blossom decoration, the lamps, the overhead coat of arms and architectonic decorative head; who knows really, but I have always found this portón interesting enough to photograph more than once. Which one is your favorite doorway in … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Portón or large doorway. This is one of better looking portones in Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through different doors and windows found in Antigua Guatemala.
Believe it or not, I began the Doors & Window of Antigua Guatemala on May 4th, 2006. There have been many memorable and unique doorways along these nearly 14 years of daily posts, but this double arched doors entrance is among my favorite doorways in Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic tour through all the doors … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day from Antigua Guatemala: Portón or gate, or large door. It’s been a while since that last time I shared a beautiful door or gate with you guys. I am glad I am breaking the hiatus with such a colourful gate. I found this gorgeous door near Alameda … Read more
This rare double-door arched doorway is found in Calle del Arco. This picture of the double door archway makes a perfect addition to the Take a photo tour through Doors & Windows of Antigua Guatemala category. To top it off, there are also four arched windows or balcony doors. Vistas like this one are part … Read more
How many enchanting places can we find in Antigua Guatemala if we dare to explore every little corner and alley. Do you know where this adorable doorway is at?
We continue our series #RealGuatemala with a photograph of drying clothes in one of the villages of Antigua Guatemala. If you look into the picture, what are the things that you find interesting and what makes you feel this image, if anything at all? For other laundry day pictures in the archives, follow the white … Read more
The more time I spend at Capuchinas the more I find this building to be very beautiful and enchanting. In case you don’t know or have forgotten, I am taking a certificate course in history of Antigua Guatemala at Capuchinas every two weeks on Thursdays. I have learned so much and this new acquired knowledge … Read more
Honest, I am making justice to the beauty and elegance of this doorway, but I want to share with you simplicity of this luxurious door, made from fine woods and complemented with gorgeous ironworks. If you would like to to see many more samples of doorways from Antigua Guatemala, take a photographic tour through the … Read more
This week I felt through a rabbit hole, a doorway into the raw textured past of Convento Las Capuchinas. Come back tomorrow to get a close-up view of the column peaking through this door.
That’s right, every open door I encounter is an opportunity to record the inside of what once was a typical house from La Antigua Guatemala. Even if it is a simple zaguán or narrow corridor, I take a few photos. One open door at a time I will photograph most of the former houses of … Read more
Sometimes the ride from Guate city (la capital) to LAG takes a bit longer than expected and then there is not enough time to visit some of the interesting places. Or at least you end up finishing your pie de ayote or pie de higo by closing time, and then between getting some clay lantern … Read more
I really like the Lent decorations you find over doorways and windows in La Antigua Guatemala. Lent or Cuaresma in Spanish is the penitence period observed for the 40-something days before the Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala. Besides decorating doorways and windows with violet or purple bands and ribbons, there are weekend processions. The picture … Read more