Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Crepúsculo or twilight. Once again we are experiencing some sunset clouds, celajes pues, as we are supposed to during the dry season. By the way, I don’t know if you have heard me rave about the dry season, the best time to come to Guatemala. As I … Read more
This what Winter looks like in Antigua Guatemala. This chair could be your seat in the mornings or afternoons during this Winter season. All you can eat champurradas and coffee brought to you are included. Make your bid!
This is what the Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. Temperate weather, somewhere between 60ºF and 75ºF, clear blue skies, lots of sunshine and a pyromaniac show courtesy of Volcán Fuego, the active volcano seen from many spots in and around Antigua Guatemala. I could go on and on about the reasons to hibernate … Read more
Winter is coming! That’s right, the Winter season is coming. Soon the weather will become unbearably cold in the northern hemisphere. This is the time to make your bags, book your ticket and head down to beautiful and temperate Antigua Guatemala where we guarantee a comfortable 22ºC/72ºF most of the day, with perhaps a hot … Read more
One more reason to visit Antigua Guatemala during the dry season: The golden light. This beautiful golden light is the perfect ingredient for the artistic Antigua Photo Session I am launching in 2016. If you are interested in having a romantic photo session with your girlfriend or family on the streets of Antigua Guatemala or … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Celajes or sunset clouds. Finally we are experiencing some sunset clouds, celajes pues, as we are supposed to during the dry season. Hopefully the rains are gone now. By the way, I don’t know if you have heard me rave about the dry season, the best time … Read more
I have very good news. The dry season has arrived. As you may already know, I believe the dry season is the most beautiful and enchanting time to be in Antigua Guatemala. The most colourful and delightful celebrations happen during the dry season as well. As a photographer, there’s no better time to enjoy golden … Read more
This a typical vista during the dry season, normally November through April. This year however, this is the sort of vista one can expect during the rainy season, May through October. I believe this is the second year in a row where we are experiencing droughts in and around Antigua Guatemala. Is it raining where … Read more
I hate to tell you this kind stuff; honest, especially if you are already suffering the bitter cold of the Winter season where you live. Nevertheless, I believe it is my duty to let you know that we are experiencing wonderful and comfy winter weather in Antigua Guatemala, with lots of sunshine through the day. … Read more
Okay folks, this is the deal. In Guatemala for some strange reason, many plants bloom during the dry season. As a matter of fact, the dry season which encompasses Autumn, Winter and the beginning of Spring really feels like Spring as there are many flowers everywhere. Here, for instance, are some the blossoms at Parque … Read more
I am enamoured with the quality and quantity of light during the dry season. In my opinion, the light and cold winds are what makes the dry season around Antigua Guatemala such a special time to spend in Guatemala. If I ever leave Guatemala again, I would try to come back as often as possible … Read more
During the dry season, we experience lots deep blue sky days. The few clouds we get make interesting forms and complement the skies. Often we get to see lenticular clouds around the volcanoes. I don’t know if we get more lenticular clouds during the rainy season or the dry season, for sure there are more … Read more
During the dry season Antigua Guatemala goes through a lot repairs and paint jobs. In my opinion, the paint jobs are to look its best for Lent and the Holy Week because I can not honestly believe you need to paint every year. What do you think?
I don’t know if it is obvious or not, but Guatemala is not in South America or in the southern hemisphere, so in Antigua Guatemala we experience Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter at the same time than North America and Europe. So, If you really like the snow and freezing temperatures of the Winter polar … Read more
I never get tired of urging you to visit Guatemala during the dry season. The weather is the best, the light is magical and there are so many celebrations, the best celebrations in my opinion, such as Day of the Dead, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Burning of the Devil, Posadas, Christmas, New Year’s, Día de … Read more