Market days or Días de mercado in Santa María de Jesús fall on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, although you can find vendors at the mercado everyday. On días de mercado the activity and the offer of vegetable is much fresher and larger. Santa María de Jesús and San Antonio Aguascalientes are two of my favorite … Read more
I hope you enjoy the daily life stamps I share with you from in and around La Antigua Guatemala. A tall side walk where you can sit; a nylon tent for shade and protection against the rains; and last but not least, fresh fruits and veggies and you’re ready for business. This fruit and vegetable … Read more
These are the vegetables more often eaten my Guatemalans. The green leaves next to the woman are a Guatemalan’s favorite: Macuy, quilete or yerba mora are the most commons names for it. Hierba mora is often prepared in a soup, but just as often it’s steamed or boiled and put inside hot tortillas along with … Read more