Today is observed and celebrated the Día de la Santa Cruz, Day of the Holy Cross,in the Catholic world. As in previous years, I share with you the flower decorations placed around the cross in the atrium of the El Calvario parish, located in the southern end of Antigua Guatemala. I made several shots, but … Read more
On May 3rd Latin Americans celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross as well the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day of the Holy Cross is known in Guatemala as Día de la Santa Cruz and you can see many Albañiles (construction workers) placing an adorned cross at their current construction site. TAP to … Read more
In the most southeast end of Antigua Guatemala you can find this 3- arch gate for the Hermitage of El Calvario. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it is believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation … Read more
This is it, we’re at the end of the rainy season. Soon the weather gods will give us the most beautiful light and temperate weather. It’s time to come and visit Antigua Guatemala. Soon, we will also start the most colourful festivities of the year, starting with All Saints Day and Day of the Dead.
On May 3 the Day of Construction Worker is observed as well as the Day of the Holy Cross because they are related to each other. The Day of the Holy Cross is known in La Antigua Guatemala as Día de la Santa Cruz, thus one finds many albañiles (construction workers) placing an adorned cross … Read more
Here’s a peak view at the three arches of the entrance of El Calvario church. A few times I have shown these arches as seen from the outside, but not often or maybe never from the inside. I gotta fix that. So here it is the view from the inside. If you would like to … Read more
The Alameda El Calvario is one of the few places in Antigua Guatemala where there is a designated pedestrian walkway and so it comes as no surprise to find people doing exercise, strolling or simply enjoying the tree-lined street. If you have visited Antigua Guatemala, I’m sure that if you walk, jog or ride a … Read more
I don’t know if I am attracted to yellow, but somehow in the dry season I captured many yellows and blues. If you ask me, I believe antigüeño yellow should be the official color of Antigua Guatemala. What do you think, should antigüeño yellow be the official colour of La Antigua Guatemala?
As I have mentioned before as soon as the dry season arrives, the wedding receptions and ceremonies commence to blossom as flowers in the Spring in other parts of the world. I make this clarification because in Guatemala flowers bloom year round. I would say that Antigua Guatemala is also the wedding capital as well … Read more
We continue our black and white series of the churches in and around Antigua Guatemala. In this occasion, I stopped by El Calvario church at the south end of Antigua Guatemala. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. … Read more
El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believed that Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross. As I have explained before, the natural limestone-based paints have a transparent … Read more
I am sure I have shared this beautiful twist to the typical Narcissus story by Oscar Wilde since it’s among my favorite arsenal of quotes and stories to share. I was impacted by it the first time I read it in 90s, but still impresses me each time I read it again. In this case, … Read more
This fountain is located on the parallel path of Alameda El Calvario. At sunset you can find teenagers and students having atol or just talking and hanging out. I believe this fountain would be a great location to take the fantasma photos some of you having requesting for a while now. Let’s hope we can … Read more
There only three alamedas (tree-lined streets) in La Antigua Guatemala. Alamedas are public walkway or promenade shaded with trees; from álamo ‘cottonwood’ + -eda ‘grove’. The alamedas in Antigua Guatemala are Alameda Santa Rosa, Alameda El Calvario and Alameda Santa Lucía. Have you taken a stroll through Alameda El Calvario yet? Sólo hay tres alamedas … Read more
I have been accused by some close friends of never showing the inside of churches in AntiguaDailyPhoto. Okay, they might be partially right, so I will make an honest effort to go inside churches to bring you new images from within the temples. However, we will go slow, for now it will be the atriums. … Read more