At the end of a recent afternoon photo walk I ended by the parque central and while sitting down to reply back to pending messages and emails, the light were turned on and the already nice ambience at the main square became beautiful. I made this shot of one of the mermaids from Fuente de las Sirenas from my mobile office, I mean the bench I was sitting at. Enjoy!
In summary, chances are that if you travel to Guatemala now, you might be safer here than at your own city simply because most Guatemalans are following all the health protocols that keep the pandemic at bay. Furthermore, Guatemala began its booster shot campaign the first week of 2022… TAP to see the full post.
In additions to the over 100,000 Christmas lights installed in every tree of the Parque Central, this year they added Christmas lights sculptures like the one shown above so people can take their selfie… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, the City Hall Palace. In the foreground you can see the purple flowers of the jacaranda trees found at Parque Central. By the way, in Guatemala jacaranda trees bloom around Cuaresma, … Read more
As I mentioned earlier this week, the temperate Winter season in Antigua Guatemala comes with gorgeous light in the morning and afternoon as well as comfortable temperatures, mostly between 15ºC/60ºF and 25ºC/77ºF. Would you like to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala?
Take a photographic tour around the Parque Central through these posts: Chilling around Parque Central Listen to the alluring singing of the mermaids of Parque Central Colors and Sunshine from Guatemala
On the west side of the main square of Antigua Guatemala you will find the Portal de las Panaderas, which in colonial times represented the business side at the main plaza. Antigua Guatemala is such a human-friendly city; you can stroll, pay all your utilities and do your banking, have coffee or smoothies and cakes within … Read more
Welcome to the New Normal! When you look at a vista like this one of Volcán de Agua towering at end south of the colorful and charming Antigua Guatemala, it may seemed normal or typical of this enchanting town. But, when you look a little closer you see people wearing masks or face shields and … Read more
Believe it or not, Parque Central formerly the most crowded park of Antigua Guatemala, now stays deserted, except for the pigeons, of course. Still, I truly believe that Parque Central is the heart of the city. What is your favorite spot in Antigua Guatemala?
Believe it or not, since Monday masks are mandatory for everyone in Guatemala whenever you are outside or for workers inside and outside. It’s weird seeing everyone wearing a mask, but it is also comforting that this new measure will help in reducing the contagions. Show me some love, support my work during this critical … Read more
Today I share with you the last vista of an open Parque Central as of today all parks in Antigua Guatemala will be closed until further notice. I promise I will let you when parks open again.
It’s a lovely morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all the best vibes from our little town. My new goal is to try to only share beautiful, sunny and colorful images for the foreseeable future to try to uplift the spirits and bring a little hope in these trying times. I’m also sending y’all … Read more
Last night, Guatemala and Mexico were hit by an 8.2 earthquake at 10:49pm local time. It was quite long, over 3 minutes of a rolling motion and by its magnitude quite possibly the strongest earthquake in one hundred years. It was felt as far north as Mexico City and also in neighboring countries of El … Read more
Here’s a window into the daily life at the parque central of Antigua Guatemala. A stool and a box and this ambulant vendor is ready for business. What do you need, candies, chewing gum, cigarettes, come to you at Antigua Guatemala’s Plaza Mayor, main square, instead of you having to go the nearest tienda. At … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Invierno for Winter. How could you not like the chilly, lots of sunshine, mostly cloudless dry season in Antigua Guatemala which happens to fall during otoño, Autumn, and invierno, Winter? Come on, tell me what’s not to like about it. Did I mention the most colourful … Read more