Raw Guatemalan Longanizas and Chorizos at the Mercado Central

© Guatemalan Longanizas and Chorizos at the Mercado Central, Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Marranería or pork shop A trip inside el mercado central of Antigua Guatemala can be one of the most colourful and overwhelming experiences. Inside you will finds thousands of colours, textures, aromas, flavours, from fruits, vegetables and meats. Here’s a sample image of raw longanizas and chorizos hanging … Read more

Marraneria La Divina Providencia, Antigua Guatemala

© Marraneria La Divina Providencia, Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

I came across the pork shop, marraneria, La Divina Providencia, at the market the other day. This pork shop is one of the business that used to be located on 6a avenida norte, right across from the Compañía de Jesús building, but as many business and residences in Antigua Guatemala, it had to move because … Read more