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Antigua Guatemala Celebrates it’s 470th Anniversary

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The fountains are decorated with flower arrangements as part of the low profile celebrations for Antigua Guatemala’s 470th anniversary this March 10th. Because of the Lent processions and festivities, the celebration will consist of opera recital by ensemble from Juniata College from Pennsylvania on Saturday 9 at 7pm on the main square. Don’t miss it! … Read more

Typical Rooftop Vistas from Antigua Guatemala

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Pots and flowers are so typical of the rooftop terraces of Antigua Guatemala, present as often as you cupolas. Chayes are also found often. Chaye is the Guatemalan slang for broken glass. Lots of chayes are installed on top walls to discourage people who like to “borrow” the belongings of other people without asking. Follow … Read more

Eternal Spring

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The country of the eternal Spring is Guatemala’s slogan or selling hook, except Guatemala does not have Spring seasons, nor Winters; the same for Summer and Fall. Guatemala only has a dry and ready seasons. However, the slogan does applies because of flowers are always blossoming and the weather is temperate most of the time. … Read more

Typical Wall Garden from Antigua Guatemala

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Often the perimeter walls for residential homes have carefully guided bougainvillea trees flowering all year long along to the top. In a way, bougainvillea and other such trees served as a safety fence to keep the amigos de lo ajeno at bay. Of course, at the same time, the luscious green vegetation and flowers are … Read more

Flowers, Sunshine and 15°C Weather Now Available in Guatemala

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The title says it all. So what are you waiting for to book your flight and come to land of the eternal spring and gorgeous and wonderful temperate weather. As I have mentioned before, the Dry season brings clear and deep blue skies that serve as backdrop to the giant volcanoes. Furthermore, during the Dry … Read more

Launching Antigua Guatemala As A City Brand

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This is not the first time I shared with you a photograph of fountain adorned with flowers. As a matter of fact, this is quite a regular vista around La Antigua Guatemala. Right now is especially necessary to be near a refreshing fountain since we’re experiencing unusually hot weather conditions. Yesterday, the thermometer reached the … Read more

Mermaids Fountain with Flowers

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Cool and peaceful are the afternoons in Central Park nowadays, except for the murmurs of the mermaids and the people enjoying the contact with friends, family and visitors from abroad. Elsewhere, in the other side of the world, a ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan’s eastern coast Friday. … Read more

Volcanic Colours Around Antigua Guatemala

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If you ever decide to hike the volcanoes around La Anttigua Guatemala, don’t ever forget to pay attention to the colors you find on your way up. The flora up there is unique and enchanting. I don’t know the name of these purple flowers, can anybody help? text and photo by Arturo Godoy.