Palm Sunday Procession from Iglesia de La Merced

Palm Sunday Procession from Iglesia de La Merced

Finally, after two years of not having any processions in Antigua Guatemala, the government gave the green light to some processions as long as they follow a strict health protocol. Each person participating in carrying the processional float must be fully vaccinated. At each turn where the carrier is switched they must disinfect the carrying … Read more

Rooftop View of Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia La Merced

PHOTO STOCK: Rooftop View of Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia La Merced

Today I share with you an unusual vista of Iglesia La Merced and the Arch taken from the rooftop of the City Hall palace. Not often one can get access to such a fantastic vantage point. Enjoy! In three more days we will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. As I have mentioned a few … Read more

Jesús Nazareno float from Iglesia de La Merced on Palm Sunday

Iglesia La Merced's Palm Sunday Procession BY RUDY GIRON

Here’s a vista of the Jesús Nazareno float from Iglesia de La Merced on Palm Sunday as it made its way through Alameda Santa Lucía in Antigua Guatemala. This photograph was made while I was teaching a street photography workshop during Palm Sunday in Antigua Guatemala. Take home extraordinary images of the once-a-year traditional and … Read more

Coffee Makes Me Happy

If coffee makes you happy, you must move to Antigua Guatemala where you can enjoy all aspects of coffee-rich life, from the plantations to the roasting to the passionate baristas to the perfect cup. I doubt that you can find a better place to live if coffee makes you happy. Follow the white rabbit to … Read more

Enjoying A Guatemalan Tostada de Guacamol

Compare to Mexican tostadas, Guatemalan tostadas are simpler, yet they are delicious. The most popular tostadas are made out of frijoles or black beans, salsa or tomato sauce, and guacamol or avocado sauce as shown in the picture. Yet you can also find tostadas of carne, meat and even chow mein tostadas. Of course, the … Read more

Holy Week Processions — La Reseña of La Merced

Holy Week Processions — La Reseña of La Merced by Rudy Giron

Here’s the exit of La Reseña procession from Iglesia de La Merced in Antigua Guatemala. On Palm Sunday one of the most important processions leads its way for many hours through the streets of Antigua Guatemala. This procession is known as “La Reseña” of “The Revue” as it’s an overview of the life of Jesus … Read more

Arches at Ruins of La Merced

If you haven’t visited the ruins of La Merced, you are missing out in one the most charming and unique ruinas of La Antigua Guatemala. The arches, the fountain, the second story, the staircases, the rooftop, come on you have to do it. Here’s a taste of it. Enjoy!