In this photograph I try to captured the different ages or stages of the coffee berries. Since we are showing the different ages of coffee I thought I should share with you the information about the different premium coffees from Guatemala. According to Anacafé, Guatemalan National Coffee Association, …

These are the hands the rock the coffee berries off the branches swiftly, almost effortlessly it seemed. There’s something about these hands that moves me . What kind of stories are behind these hands? What life have they lived?

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Guatemala’s largest photo festival Foto?30 was inaugurated tonight in La Antigua Guatemala with two photo exhibits: Tribu and Que los muertos hablan. Foto?30 is celebrating its 8th anniversary with 30 photo exhibits held through out Guatemala. If you like photography, this is your opportunity …

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How can one find beauty in such a rustic forged metal knocker? I don’t know, but the instant I saw it I knew I had to add it to my door knocker collection. I found this door knocker in Finca Filadelfia; look for it next time you visit La Antigua Guatemala.

I promise to stop whining about the rainy season and its washed and gray skies if I am allowed to capture a decent rainy season themed or caused image every once in a while like in these previous posts: Almost Perfect Daredevil in Antigua Guatemala Contemplating the heavy rain One Way to the Decisive …

In the nine years that I have been living around La Antigua Guatemala I had never seen so much work being done by a municipal administration as with the current City Hall government, especially around the villages which historically are always forgotten in favor of Antigua Guatemala. That’s three …

What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient… highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed – fully understood – that sticks; right in there somewhere. …

Immigrants remittances are shaping the landscape of Mesoamerica with houses and constructions built upon the dreams and hard work of people in search of a better life for their families. Why are so many people from Central America looking for a better life somewhere else? Is life elsewhere? What are …

Not too long ago I visited the exhibit Arquitectura de Remesas, an anthropological, architectonic and photographic study of how immigrants remittances are shaping the landscape in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Of course, many people think immigrants are criminals and/or illegal aliens without …

As I said before in Casa Antigüeña: The Terrace, “from the attic, it is only a matter of a few steps to reach the terrace or perhaps veranda would be more appropriate term. Since the weather in La Antigua Guatemala is Spring-like year round, well it only makes sense to make the terrace or veranda …

Today while doing some banking mandados, errands, out of curiosity I ask if they already had the brand new Q200 bill (200 quetzals is about US$25). The bank teller told they only had one to show people what the new bill look like and asked me if I would like to see it? Sure, I [...]

There are days in La Antigua Guatemala that are almost perfect, even during the rainy season. However, most days of the rainy season are dull and grey, photographically speaking. Still, one must try to get the best of what’s available. Related pages: Rainy Season Vistas Theme day: Reflections Blue …

According to Foursquare, I hold more mayorships than anyone in La Antigua Guatemala, including the current elected Mayor, Dr. Vivar. So, I believe I should be able to change the official slogan of the city from Ciudad de las perpetuas rosas (City of the perpetual roses) to Ciudad de las fuentes (City …

You know La Antigua Guatemala is a cosmopolitan town the moment Baltika beer specials are found in the local supermarket. That’s right Baltika No. 7 beer is on special 2×1 for Q12.95/$1.65 at La Bodegona. It’s time to stock up on Russian beer supplies since with all this rain you’ll …

We are so lucky in Guatemala to have an abundant supply of fresh and colorful vegetables all year long. This colorful side dish, for instance, can be had any time of the year for a few quetzales. New 200 Quetzales Bill Aside: Beginning on Monday 23, 2010 the National Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) will …

Remolachas, beets, are another staple of the Guatemalan gastronomy. You will find often in salads, as a side dish, in curtido (pickled salad), in Guatemalan enchiladas and even in Fiambre. In what other Guatemalan dishes can we find remolachas? Related pages: Guatemalan Cuisine: Ensalada de Verduras …

Three simple shots of fountains found inside the patios of Casa Santo Domingo. In the picture above I decided to freeze the water in mid air to show the distinct drops. In the pictures below I went to opposite way and smooth the flow of water to show its movement. I played with running water [...]

In my quest to bring you the most complete photographic library of the people, things and events that you may encounter while visiting or living in La Antigua Guatemala I have set myself to include more photos of tourist and traveler stamps since they represent an omnipresent vista in town. For instance, …

In the previous century it was common knowledge that one could identify the provenance of the Maya people in Guatemala, especially women, by their corte and güipil (skirt and blouse). Pan-Mayanism is changing this at such fast rate that in just a few years the Maya will mix and match textiles from all …

Guatemalan fresh milk home delivery. It doesn’t get any fresher than this! How much does cost a drawn-on-the-spot glass of milk? The answer is in the archives. Related pages: Milk Delivery in Antigua Guatemala Guarding The Coke Only in LAG: Refacciones Tí­picas

Chojín is a word that I learned recently. Most of my life I just thought that radish salad was ensalada de rábano. Chojín is basically a radish salad that is served as appetizer or side dish with Chicharrones, Chicharrines and Carnitas, tostadas, panes (sandwiches), et cetera. Same as with guacamol, …

Guacamol has to be among the most present sauces or salads in the Guatemalan cuisine; as well as chirmol and often together. Chirmol (Guatemalan tomato-based sauce) and guacamol (avocado sauce) are often found with typical dishes like parrilladas and chuparrascos. Guacamol is also found in tostadas. …

Contrary to popular belief, Guatemalans do have a large selection of salads in their gastronomy palette, including, of course, one of the most ingredient-rich and colorful salads in the planet, the world-famous Fiambre. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the Fiambre slideshow. Ejotes (green …