Portal to An Ancient World
The whimsical, timeless allure of La Antigua’s colonial architecture, peacefully protected ruins and cobbled streets is a common theme of which I’ll …
Self-Portrait: An artist viewing art
From the self-portrait above it’s obvious I was in quite the “alternative art” mood. But, being at my third art exposition for …
No Photos of the Art Please
The warning came from behind: “Please, we’re really not supposed to be taking photos of the art here.” I had just snapped …
Stop, watch and observe
Sometimes I forget that I should simply disconnect from the Internet and go outside. This time Rudy Girón took me out, and …
Just a sunset
There is something about how the sun rises and sets that gets people marveled, or in some kind of magical admiration to …
A brief sunrise amongst volcanoes
After having lived for more than three months now in La Antigua Guatemala, I’ve only been a little around its surroundings. So …
Luck with the Lizard
This is just one of those rare shots you get when the opportunity strikes. I was scrolling through my email when my …
Fun for All Ages
So who’s fit to go on such a daredevil adventure of soaring like a bird? Antigua Canopy Tours assures that anyone from …
Birds-Eye View of Nature
Antigua Canopy Tours isn’t just about the unique experience of gliding… it’s about gliding through a tropical rainforest or cloud forest canopy. …
Have a Safe Flight
“The three most important factors for the canopy tour are security, a family-oriented experience and promoting nature,” Antigua Canopy Tours Manager Pascu …
Constructing a Canopy Course
“We could see the topography was just perfect,” Victor Gallo confidently asserted. Victor Gallo is the expert Antigua Canopy Tours hired to …
El Santuario
Platform One is where the “flying” begins. After a thorough explanation and demonstration of the special techniques required to properly enjoy the …
Pick Your Poison
Just how daring are you? There are two zipline circuits offered by Antigua Canopy Tours. The first is Forest Express: six distinct …
The UNIMOG Hog
What a beast. The journey of “flying through the forest” with Antigua Canopy Tours begins with a ride in the unique UNIMOG, …
Gliding Through the Treetops
Dangling like a spider on a web, he slightly rocks back and forth in his harness as he awaits the “okay” to go. At the cue, he lifts his legs, bends his knees… and takes off, plunging into a tunnel of thick, forest foliage. A whirring sound follows in close pursuit as he soars above the sloping forest floor, suspended meters – at times more than 100 meters – above the ground. To onlookers below, he looks like nothing more than a fragile doll that is somehow managing to cling to a nearly invisible cable as he races across the treetops.