Lesser Known Antigua

Lesser Known Antigua — Calle Belén in Antigua Guatemala

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Calle Belén should be 10a calle or Callejón Belén as it’s short alley connecting Plaza Belén with 3a avenida sur final in the south part of town. It’s an interesting alleyway though that in three short blocks connects two parks, three churches in a quiet and colorful neighborhood; well, as long as there’s no precession … Read more

Lesser Known Antigua — Callejón La Quinta

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Here’s another installment from the mini series Lesser Known Antigua. Once again, a vista from one of the least visited alleyways from Antigua Guatemala: Callejónn La Quinta, which you can find in the south part of town, somewhere between iglesia Escuela de Cristo and iglesia El Calvario. During the Antigua Photo Walks I always encourage … Read more

Lesser Known Antigua — Favorite Spots

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We continue our photographic tour through the lesser known parts of Antigua Guatemala. This is my favorite spot in the entire city and probably does not fit the tag of lesser known because many people go by this place every day. But, just like la Casa de los Nazarenos, also known as Casa de los … Read more

Lesser Known Antigua — Abandoned or ruined houses

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Sometimes we obviate things that we find on our normal routines. Take this abandoned house for instance, hundreds of buses go by it everyday, but how many people actually pay attention to it, I wonder. La Antigua Guatemala is a place where abandonment looks good and even it’s a desired look. By the way, the … Read more