A visit to el mercado of Antigua Guatemala can be an assault on the senses. Rich saturated colours, beats and rhythm to the ears, and of course, a full spectrum of aromas. All of this even before you buy anything. Where would you start at booth of tropical fruits such as this one? Follow the … Read more
Oh market days in Antigua Guatemala and it’s never-ending supply of fresh vegetables and fruits all year round. If you like fruits, smoothies and licuados, there is no better place to live than La Antigua Guatemala. Follow the white rabbit to » photographic tour of the many fruits available in Antigua Guatemala.
As mentioned before, if we are what we eat, then this is what Guatemalans are made of. The fruits and vegetables in the picture are often found in the Guatemalan diet either at the mercado, the street booth or the mobile ambulant vendor truck. How many of these vegetable are part of the diet where … Read more
Sweet. Juicy. Succulent. Happy. Fresh. Inviting. These are just some of the words that come to mind whenever I spy the overflowing mounds of fruit at the market. With such a flood of rainbow colors, I find the market is an excellent spot for a quick pick-me-up! But it’s not just the colors. It’s the … Read more
There’s no coming back. I was surprise to see a computer being used among all the fresh produce in the mercado (market) of La Antigua Guatemala. Sure, Lucky, my favorite vendor, supplies fresh fruits and vegetable to many restaurants around Antigua, but I was startled to see the computer in there. I think for now … Read more
You can go every day to el mercado (market) of La Antigua Guatemala, but if you go Monday, Thursday or Saturday, you can find a larger market (about twice as big) and the best selection and quality are available in días de mercado (market days). You also find a crowded market on those days. In … Read more