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Enjoy Ice Cream Any Time of the Year in Antigua Guatemala

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As you may already know, Invierno in Guatemala happens to fall mostly during Summer with a little bit of Spring and Autumn. I know, I know, it makes no sense, but that’s how it is in Guatemala, in Central America actually, as I have met some Costa Ricans over the weekend and they also call … Read more

Enjoying Ice Cream During The Rainy Season in Antigua Guatemala

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You can enjoy ice cream during any season in Antigua Guatemala, but actually it makes more sense to cool down during the rainy season as it can get really hot, up to 30ªC/85ºF in between rains. So, it comes as no surprise to find many people of all ages enjoying the rich flavourful ice creams … Read more

Things Not to Eat in Guatemala, A Warning For The Foodies

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Some of the things you should avoid when you come to Guatemala are ice cream and small tropical fruits, especially so if you have to come back to your own country. Honest, if you make the mistake of tasting ice cream, made with whole milk and real sugar, the “healthy” ice cream sold elsewhere might … Read more

Having Ice Cream in Antigua Guatemala

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Having Ice Cream in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Girón

It’s amazing how people outside Latin America don’t realize that despite the crime and violence that shown through the news, most people in our countries find the time and love to spend quality time with friends and family. This entry was inspired by a recent post in XelaDailyPhoto where Luna talks about Quality Time and … Read more

The ice cream transaction

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I read somewhere, can’t remember where now, that luck is just where preparation meets an opportunity. Well, if that’s the case, I was lucky to capture this little girl as she was walking to get an ice cream cone. I was with the camera ready on my hand and thought the heladero, ice cream vendor, … Read more

Eating Ice Cream at Parque Central

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Three Ice Cream Eating Nuns

I have said it often and I even declared it as irrefutable fact: the best place to have ice cream in Antigua Guatemala has to be the Plaza Mayor (main plaza), better known as Parque Central. So, it comes as no surprise that there are seven ice cream shops within one block from parque central; maybe more. Still, if you don’t believe me ask these three happy-ice-cream-eating nuns.

One more thing, remember that the ice cream in Guatemala is unbelievably delicious because it is the real McCoy.

If you don’t know the Guatemalan artists Ricardo Arjona and Gaby Moreno this is your chance to catch them both doing a duet arrangement. They are the most famous and popular Guatemalan artists abroad.

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