volcán acatenango

Clear Vista of the Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango

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Clear Vista of the Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango

Today I share with vista of the volcanoes Fuego, left, and Acatenango, two craters, towering over the rooftops of Antigua Guatemala. Often, volcano Fuego is puffing fumaroles high into the sky. Take a photographic tour through the many vistas of the volcanoes I have shared with you in the last 15 years. That’s 199 posts … Read more

Sights of Antigua Guatemala: Cupola and Volcano

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PHOTO STOCK: Sights of Antigua Guatemala - Cupola and Volcano

The two obvious elements of what make this typical sight of Antigua Guatemala are the Acatenango volcano and the cupola. The less obvious, yet as important is the gorgeous light we often have in Antigua Guatemala at the margins of the day. I hope you enjoy this image as much as I did making it!

Morning Colors from Antigua Guatemala: Yellow and Blue

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Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango Peaking Above the Rooftops BY RUDY GIRON

As I said the other day, for the foreseeable future my new goal is to try to only share beautiful, sunny and colorful images to try to uplift the spirits and bring a little hope in these critical times. Once again, I’m also sending y’all the best vibes from Antigua Guatemala! It is Time for … Read more

Sunrise over Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes

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Does anyone know why lenticular clouds always pose themselves on top of the volcanos. I believe that if you browse the Volcanoes category, you will find many more posts with pictures of clouds capping the volcanoes. Take a photographic tour through the AntiguaDailyPhoto volcanic archives.

Twin Peaks and The Moon, Antigua Guatemala

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© Twin Peaks and The Moon, Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

We woke up to a chilly morning, 10C/50F, with strong winds and gorgeous sunshine bathing the volcanoes. Volcano Fuego, as usual, erupting huge fumaroles high into the deep blue skies. Then I noticed the huge moon in the horizon, next to the twin peaks of volcano Acatenango. I know that within minutes the moon will … Read more

Framed Volcanoes: Fuego and Acatenango

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The cold winds blowing all the way from the true north, otherwise known as Canada, give us the best days of the year. Clear blue skies, chilly mornings and afternoons, and very comfortable 72F days plus the enchanting light of the golden hours. Furthermore, we also have some of the interesting captivating festivities from Day … Read more

Peak Preview of Gorgeous Mornings During Dry Season in Antigua Guatemala

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Here’s a panoramic vista of the three volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango captured this morning. This is a panoramic vista taken during the rainy season, So far, it’s been two days of cloud-free sky and beautiful mornings. It has felt like summer around noon though, but a little heat during Fall is not that bad.

Sunday’s Morning Volcanic Activity Reports in Guatemala via INSIVUMEH

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Sunday's morning activity for Fuego Volcano in Guatemala

You can follow the reports online of the Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología, or INSIVUMEH, which is how we call the National Institute of Sismology, Vulcanology, Weather and Hydrology in Guatemala. INSIVUMEH is the official government institution in charge keeping track of the activity of the weather, volcanoes, earthquakes, rivers and lakes. … Read more

Antigua Guatemala Rainy Season What, When?

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Vista panorámica de los volcanes Agua, Fuego y Acatenango by Rudy Giron

This year the rainy season has been fabulous so far. Crystal clear skies and sunny mornings to mid-afternoons with some light rains in the late afternoon or evening. The average temperature is about 20C/68F. The picture above was taken this morning when some rebel clouds were caressing the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. It was … Read more

Smoke Signals from Volcán de Fuego

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Smoke Signals from Volcán de Fuego

Have I told you how much I love the dry season in Guatemala (November through April)? Well, I do for so many reasons, like the dry season is also the cooler, even chilly, time of the year. The quality of light is superb and thus the sunsets are incredible almost every day. Because all the winds blowing from the big white north, the skies are clear and the volcanoes are bare naked (without the fluffy clouds). And Volcán de Fuego begins its relentless activity sending smoke signals several times through the day. I believe this picture encapsulates quiet well the reasons why I love the dry season.

So, what are you waiting for, pack your luggage and come to La Antigua Guatemala before the rains come again!

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