Today’s panoramic picture was taken from the second floor of Palacio del Ayuntamiento, better known now as la Muni; short for Municipalidad. In Guatemala the rainy season spans from May to October. Even though we got a few rains in April and sometimes a few more rains in October, in general we can be certain … Read more
These new bicycles bring a lot of attention to the tourists police as they patrol the streets of Antigua Guatemala. I have seen many visitors photographing them, just like these two tourist updating the stories on social media.
The last jacaranda blossoms of the season can be season at parque central and other squares along with the ever-present pigeons that fly from the cathedral to the park and back all day long.
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
Verano or summer in Antigua Guatemala is hot, but not too hot because the daily rains. We can reach 27C/80F after lunch hours, but then the afternoon rains bring the temperature back to the comfortable 22C/72F. The clouds also help to keep the heat of summer in check. The morning are fresh and almost always … Read more
The rainy season started the first days of May and it looks like there will be some very copious rainy months. This means I have 5 more months of rains to make some of the best rainy season vistas you have ever seen here in eleven years. I wish I had a rain coat though.
This is consecutive daily post number 4,031. Tomorrow we will be observing the 11th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto on May 1st. We continue with miniseries of street photography slices of daily life through out Antigua Guatemala. Of course, Plaza Mayor or Parque Central as we normally call the main square of Antigua Guatemala has to be … Read more
It was interesting to see a couple of friends reading an ebook and book next to each other. I normally read books outside and ebooks inside, but I guess some people do both. What do you prefer to read books or ebooks or both?
Some people believe that Maya people don’t like to be photographed. My experience has been quite the opposite, but I guess it’s all in the approach. Well, what would the aforementioned people think of Mayas making family portraits on public spaces? I would like to know your thoughts as well.
That’s right, when Winter is unbearable in the north, people in La Antigua Guatemala are enjoying the best temperate weather and lots of sunshine of the entire year. So, if you like warm sunshine in the morning or colourful sunsets with comfortable weather, Antigua Guatemala is the place to be. So, what are you waiting … 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
Over 200,000 Christmas lights are turned on the day after Thanksgiving on the main square of Antigua Guatemala, locally known as Parque Central. These lights are lit every day at dusk until February 2nd, Candlemas or groundhog day. This is great because we have an even better ambience around the Plaza Mayor, the central park, … Read more
Last Saturday night, once again, “Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” event released over 1,000 hot air balloons or paper lanterns from the Real Palacio de los Capitanes located on Central Park at 7pm. Over 3,000 people got together to celebrate the XXXVII Anniversary of the Declaration of Antigua Guatemala as … Read more
Early in the morning, Parque Central is used as exercise spot by people looking for flat surface where to jog or walk. Others enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the main square with a cup of coffee and newspaper in hand. Indeed, Parque Central is the place to be early in the morning, before the big … Read more