Volcanic Stone-carving of the Coat of Arms of Santiago de Guatemala

Volcanic Stone-carving of the Coat of Arms of Santiago de Guatemala

Just when you think you have photographed every nook and cranny of Antigua Guatemala, you come across a different version of the coat of arms of Santiago de Guatemala. The irony is that is quite visible and located on such prominent building, the Real Palacio of the Cultura on the south flank of the main … Read more

Why is Saint James the Patron Saint of La Antigua Guatemala?

La Antigua Guatemala used to be the capital city of Guatemala (which meant the Central American territories at the time) and at the time its name was La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights … Read more