Last month I shared with you La Antigua Guatemala Sign Ordinances. I will again post the information below to keep fresh. One thing I forgot to mention last month is the fact that only “ONE” sign is allowed per business or institution. How many signs do you see in the picture above? Here’s a little … Read more
Beautiful, simple and elegant sign made with six ceramic tiles. Now, I wish I knew what they do or sell at Alforja. Does anyone know what kind of shop is Alforja? Geotagging photographs and maps aside: Some of you may have already noticed that there’s a map at the bottom of the most recent entries … Read more
Perhaps the fact that I am a graphic designer is what causes me to stop and take pictures of signs in La Antigua Guatemala all the time. I can’t help it, I am addicted to collecting photos of signs. Am I the only who enjoys these photos of signs? [gmap]
Pollo Campero is Guatemala’s most successful transnational company. With its tender, juicy and crunchy fried chicken, Campero has done what other Central American companies can only dream of, take their brand the world over. There are now many business schools and consultants doing Pollo Campero case studies. Pollo Campero: Conquering the World of Fried Chicken … Read more
We continue feeding the sign category with a sign made from ceramic tiles. There are over 106 sign entries thus far. You know, there are sign ordinances that stipulate the size and materials that can be used in signage in and around La Antigua Guatemala. Would you like to learn what the sign ordinances are?
I believe the Muni should begin posting these signs all over town. Let licuado lovers be aware!
When he had fished the last fish, poison the last river, and cut down the last tree, man will realize that he can not eat his money. With today’s sign I inaugurate a new non-consecutive series called Let the signs speak, which will aggregate signs that speak for themselves. If they need translation, I will … Read more
Just by walking around the streets of La Antigua Guatemala you can learn a whole new vocabulary by reading sings. If you don’t believe me, take a trip to the Signs category where you will find a brand new vocabulary like paninos, berengenas, pietra, molletes, torrejas, gasolina, luz, sirenas, et cetera; there are 99 specimens … Read more
I love signs; as the Sign category can testify with 98 entries so far. I am sorry about that since you have to experience La Antigua Guatemala vicariously through my eyes. Oh well, c’est la vie!
Café Barista is the newest hipster kid on the block in La Antigua Guatemala. Café Barista opened its doors the week before the Holy Week. The prices are higher than normal, but so is the quality. They also have free wifi zone. Café Barista is located on the Northwest corner of La Antigua Guatemala’s Central … Read more
Okay, here’s a sign of restaurant exploiting the fact that everybody knows all grandmothers prepare the best food and have the most obscure recipes for authentic traditional food. By the way, I do miss the food of mis abuelas. 🙁
Oh I really like the texture and shape of this sign. Do you know what pietra is? It’s not a Spanish word.
One of favorite sections of the Los Angeles Times used to be Only in LA and I believe that when I started to collect some off-beat and quite outrageous images from Guatemala, I was definitely inspired by Only in LA. With today’s image of a menu showing refacciones típicas (Guatemalan typical/traditional snacks) and displaying hamburger, … Read more
With new Municipal government in 2008 came some rather obvious nice things that were missing from the main entrance to La Antigua Guatemala, like two large giant flag staves with the Guatemalan flag and Sacatepéquez Department flag, similar arrangement as found in the Municipal City Hall building. There is also a very colorful, especially at … Read more
Every year, On January 15th, thousands of pilgrims from Guatemala, the United States, Europe and other Central American countries flock to pay homage to the dark wooden image of the crucified Christ, the most revered Catholic shrine in Esquipulas, the spiritual center of Central America. The image of the Black Christ dates back to March … Read more