I believe this is the best and cleanest photograph I have shared with you of the main center piece of the Real Palacio de La Cultura in 15 years. How about you, do remember seeing a better picture in all these years?
This long corridor at Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura, formerly known as Real Palacio de los Capitanes, is one of my favorite photo shoot locations in Antigua Guatemala because of its many arches and pillars. This is also the longest uninterrupted corridor around Parque Central and quite possibly in Antigua Guatemala. Have you … Read more
As I have mentioned many times before, even during the rainy season, we get a few hours of sunshine almost everyday; especially so during the morning hours right after sunrise. When was the last you were here?
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
Many of the illuminated buildings and ruins give you a completely different vista after sunset. The dramatic lighting creates contrasts that bring forth a new dimension to the Moorish baroque architecture of La Antigua Guatemala. The Real Palacio de los Capitanes is a very good example of this dramatic lighting effect. What’s your favorite illuminated … 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
The creative and artistic spot lighting of the ruins and monuments of Antigua Guatemala gives you two for the price of one. Let me explain, you can appreciate the beauty of colonial baroque architecture during the day and at night enjoy the drama and created by the play of light and shadows. This is a … Read more