This sign can be found in the hallway of the SAT building in La Antigua Guatemala. By the way, SAT is the Guatemalan equivalent of IRS. SAT stands for Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria. Honest, I didn’t know the SAT offices were part of the Casa de la Moneda complex. Don’t you wish all houses and … Read more
This is a follow up to the Pearls and Pans and Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket posts where I mentioned that “the wisdom of idioms do not escape the Guatemalan typical small business owner. That’s why it’s commonplace to find a zaguán shop selling disparate items. For a long time I’ve been … Read more
I found this colorful sign at the entrance of El Jaulón building, just one block east of Parque Central. I am sure those who have visited Lake Atitlán would be familiar with the Circus Bar. I am happy to report that now we have Circus Bar in Guatemala City and in Antigua Guatemala. My best … Read more
Since my handle in the English language is not so good, I would like to request for you guys to help me understand what’s the difference between a photograph and an image? I’ll welcome all the answers and suggestions. Thanks!
Stop, left turn only. I believe this is a sign that tells me I must take a new direction. I will. What do you think it means? Alto, viraje obligado me dictan las señales. Leo: debes tomar una nueva dirección. Lo haré. ¿Qué pensás vos que significa?
I was very impressed to find out many of you knew about the original street name signs and also knew where they were located, or rather which original street names correspond to present day nomenclature. Can you tell me what’s the present day street or avenue that before was called Calle del Obispo Marroquín? Here’s … Read more
This is one more sign style found in La Antigua Guatemala. There are 133 pages in the Signs category, which I believe makes AntiguaDailyPhoto the premier source for Guatemalan signs, unless, of course, you can provide a link to a larger source, can you?
Like the Sanitarios sign, you should also make sure you know how to read this sign. Salida de Emergencia means Emergency Exit. I managed to get some arches reflected in the acrylic sign above, can you see them?
Oficina de atención al ciudadano P.N.C. or Citizen desk of Civil National Police (P.N.C. in Spanish acronym) was written in the back of the three-tray inbox sitting in the desk of one of local police station, or rather administration office. This police office main purpose is to receive citizens reports, formal complaints, denunciations, et cetera. … Read more
I like the ceramic “doble vía” signs and metal frames in La Antigua Guatemala. To be honest, I like all the ceramic traffic sign, including the Alto/Stop sign. If I was a film maker or producer, I would call my company Doble vía films. Of course, I would use the sign a logotype. Las marimbas … Read more
It’s incredible how easily I fall for hand-made rustic signs in La Antigua Guatemala. A tour through the Sign category with over 120 samples so far can be a feast for those who are crazy, like me, for signs. Believe or not, am I not alone! Puro Mula Film Aside: I am happy to report … Read more
I want to live on Calle de la Tostaduría. Do you know why? Club Fotográfico de Antigua Photo Exhibition: Once again I have the pleasure of inviting you to the photo exhibit “Con sabor y aroma a café” which will open on Saturday 25 at 8 am and will be on display until October 9. … Read more
“Chunches y Chunchitos” is what a call a creative Guatemalan name for a business. What do you think they sell inside and do you know what those words mean?
What kind of business do you think corresponds to El Cofre sign? Like every first of the month, today is theme day for City Daily Photo community around the world and this month’s theme is Funny signs. El Cofre sign is not necessarily funny, let’s just call it not a serious sign. 😉 To see … Read more
One of the things I enjoy very much of visiting my dear friend Pascu, manager of Antigua Canopy Tours, is having a good cup of coffee from Finca Filadelfia’s Cafetenango restaurant. I also enjoy the coffee-themed signs like today’s and the Latté lover parking only sign previously shown here. Somehow, today’s sign portraits exactly how … Read more