Guatemala does not have a Spring season, nor Summer, Autumn, nor Winter, yet it is known as the Land of the Eternal Spring because year round the flowers and plants are blossoming. The only Mayflowers that I have seen are the flowers of the coffee tree which reacted to the first rains of May. All … Read more
As you can see in the picture above, most flower shops are working really hard to have a large inventory of flower arrangements for the Day of Dead celebrations around Antigua Guatemala. This picture was take at Floristería Perpetuas Rosas (Perpetual Roses flower shop) inside the Antigua Guatemala’s market. Some of you may already know … Read more
By moving from one section of the mercado to another, we find that las floristerías (flower shops) are preparing the flower arrangements of the Día de los muertos or Día de los difuntos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. Above you see the round arrangements called coronas (crowns). Día de los muertos is celebrated in Guatemala … Read more
Gerberas (gerbera jamesonii) are a very popular flowers in the gardens of La Antigua Guatemala. Gerberas are found in yellow, white, red (like the picture above), orange, purple and pink. Gerberas grow in temperate-cold climate and give their beautiful flowers throughout the year. This particular shot was taken at Vivero La Escalonia in the south part of La Antigua. (source for technical information: Guate Flora)