The arch was in need of repairs, clean-up and perhaps even a paint job, so the protection agency closed down the Calle del Arco to do all this work. I read somewhere that might take six weeks or so. I will let know when the most emblematic street of La Antigua Guatemala opens again. Stay … Read more
People repairing streets, façades and roofs are also very common during Cuaresma [Lent]. Everyone wants La Antigua Guatemala to look its best for Semana Santa [Holy Week]. Do houses and buildings get annual repairs and new paint jobs where you live?
This is how the inside of the San Pedro Apostol Church looked like last night as the last repairs were being done. As you can see, the whole church received a paint job, including the terra cotta floor tiles. Today, the whole town of San Pedro Las Huertas is having a party… as a matter … Read more
As the new mayor took office on January 15th, he launched a new campaign to rescue the streets for the lent celebrations begin in February. Right now there are crews of cobblestone street workers almost everywhere and many streets are closed for repairs. Let’s hope they can meet their goal since Lent or Cuaresma in Spanish is approaching soon.