Gorgeous Winter Light Vista from Antigua Guatemala

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

Hostel Life in Antigua Guatemala

As I have said many times before, if you need nicer weather to hibernate or to enjoy the Winter season, like we do in Guatemala, come to La Antigua Guatemala. Yes, there’s a makeshift swimming pool in the background and there were people inside enjoying a splash during the shortest day of the year, the … Read more

I wish you were here!

It was merely two weeks ago that I offered these seats and table as a destination to enjoy the Winter season in Antigua Guatemala and we already have the first takers, a couple from Alberta, Canada. That’s right, the first wave of Canadians and people from the United States living near the norther border have … Read more

Antigua Winter Colors: Orange

Today has been the coldest since the dry season began at the end of October. Between 6am and 7am we experienced a low 8C/46F and the high temperature for the day was 22F972F. Of course, we are still getting lots of sunshine and the flowers are filling the environment with rich saturated colours. Life is … Read more

Finding New Perspectives to Photograph Antigua Guatemala

Believe it or not, this was one of the coldest mornings thus far during this Winter season, 8C/46F, yet one of the most beautiful morning with cloud-free skies and lots of spectacular light. You really ought to come to Antigua Guatemala during the Winter season, it’s quite possibly the most fabulous time to visit. One … Read more