Today is observed the Día del Ejército (Army Day holiday) in Guatemala, and tomorrow’s the Día del empleado bancario (Guatemalan Banker’s holiday); which really all it amounts to is that the banks will be closed for two days.
Okay, it’s your turn to caption this photograph. What are your thoughts?
“I am telling, it should be here according to this map of Antigua Guatemala, but I just don’t see it,” he said. Okay, now it is just turn. Come up with a creative dialogue for this couple looking at a map. Go crazy with it!
This has to be the high season for tourism during the dry season; everywhere you walk, there are tourist groups. Of course, the top tourist season is during the Holy Week when hundreds of thousands of tourists local and foreigners make their way into Antigua Guatemala to watch La Semana Santa processions. The dry season … Read more
What to do while it rains? Here are some of the suggestions by our loyal readers. NYChapin: I don’t do much when it rains, but I am often overwhelmed by a sensation that all things dear to my heart, from which I have been separated either by time or distance, are as close to me … Read more
Often I see visitors to Antigua Guatemala getting lost or asking for directions. It’s kind of interesting since La Antigua Guatemala is such small town, smaller than many neighbourhoods in the large metropolis, less than a 10-block grid. I imagine that if one was using Google Maps or Apple Maps on a smartphone it would … Read more
The Alameda El Calvario is one of the few places in Antigua Guatemala where there is a designated pedestrian walkway and so it comes as no surprise to find people doing exercise, strolling or simply enjoying the tree-lined street. If you have visited Antigua Guatemala, I’m sure that if you walk, jog or ride a … Read more
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you with so many photographic opportunities no matter where you point your camera. The subjects can range from architecture, food, flora, colors, textiles, etc., to the people; the most desirable subject in my opinion. If you have visited Guatemala, share with us what imagery … Read more
As I mentioned in “Nobody walks in LA…” in Antigua Guatemala is the opposite. People enjoy walking and with such small grid (about 10×10 block), you can certainly do just about all your chores faster by walking than by driving. Besides many blocks are one-way only which means you have to drive four to six … Read more
There are many hangouts in Antigua Guatemala such cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, parks, ruins, etc., but Parque Central or main plaza is still the preferred venue for locals and foreigners alike. Don’t you agree?
If you spent any time on Parque Central, this will be one of the most common vistas. If you spend too much time there, you might become the buyer, especially if you look like a tourists or a foreigner. Sometimes just carrying a camera is enough to mark you as one. That’s what happens to … Read more
Okay everyone, I am in the Santa Claus mood, so I will send a beautiful set of three 11″x14″ photos from AntiguaDailyPhoto.com to the most creative caption/story for these three photos. Everyone is welcome to participate and I will not close the contest until there at least 10 proposed captions. Be as creative as you … Read more
Yo creo que es hora de regresar a nuestras clases de español (I think it’s time to come back to our Spanish Classes). What question and answer can you invent for this photo? [gmap]
If you walk around La Antigua Guatemala, quite regularly, you come across groups of tourists taking tours of the city to learn about the streets, the ruins, the museums, the art galleries, the legends, and of course, the history. There are plenty of businesses in town which provide Antigua tours. Have you ever taken of … Read more
For a long time I did not want to take the same shots from Antigua Guatemala that everybody else does. Also, I did not want to take touristic photos since you can find those everywhere in the internet. Well, who the hell am I do decide what photos you should see and what images you … Read more