Antigua Guatemala is a popular destination for snowbirds looking for warmer Winter weather. Although, Antigua Guatemala is located about an hour away from the Pacific Ocean, the altitude of 1,500 meters give us temperate weather all year long. During Winter the temperatures begin slightly chilly, somewhere 10ºC/50º and 15ºC/60ºF, it is only for a couple … Read more
This vista of Lavaderos of Pilas de Santa Clara, washbasins, better known as Tanque de la Unión, with the towering colossal Volcán de Agua never gets old, especially so during the dry season. When was the last time you were in Antigua Guatemala to see this vista?
The skyline view to the south of Antigua Guatemala shows us the colossal Agua volcano; literally towering above the city. One never gets tired of the volcano vistas. Enjoy!
Even during the rainy season that spans from May through October we are fortunate to have lots of sunshine most mornings and vistas like this one of Volcán de Agua as seen from Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de la Unión. Enjoy!
It is amazing to see the fog and cloud create different layers or planes in the highland mountains of Guatemala. In Antigua Guatemala we only need to visit the villages of El Hato and Vuelta Grande to have gorgeous vistas of the cloud forests found in Guatemala. Enjoy!
I am always looking for creative ways to frame the towering volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I shared framed photo of Volcán de Agua from one of the swings found in Altamira.
I don’t want to brag or anything, but this how the volcanoes skyline looked right before sunset today. No storms or snow in sight and the temperature was 22C / 72F. Don’t you wish you were in Antigua Guatemala right now?
Well, it looks like in 2021 the Christmas decorations will put away much sooner than under normal circumstances. Just yesterday I shared what the Christmas lights in the shape of wings looked like and today they are gone.
With this photograph of the Parroquia de San José Catedral framed through one of the arches of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento we conclude a short tour through the sights of the volcanoes surrounding La Antigua Guatemala. Let us know which one is your favorite.
Even though we still get some heavy rains during October and some light rain in November, we could say that dry season begins in October. The quality of the light changes as well as the cold winds from the true north begin to arrive. The days begin to change overcast skies to clear skies. Sunsets … Read more
Take a photographic tour around the Volcán de Agua through these posts: Antigua’s Cathedral and Volcán de Agua Winter Sunrise over Volcán de Agua Close-up of Volcán de Agua’s Crater
Welcome to the New Normal! When you look at a vista like this one of Volcán de Agua towering at end south of the colorful and charming Antigua Guatemala, it may seemed normal or typical of this enchanting town. But, when you look a little closer you see people wearing masks or face shields and … Read more
July 25th is the Day of Saint James, Día de Santiago, the patron saint of Antigua Guatemala, formerly known as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala. Of course, under “normal” circumstances, there are dozen of events all of the city of Antigua Guatemala from school parades, to procession, from food festivals to musical recitals and … Read more