The only activity planned for Lent today was a vigil at San Felipe de Jesus, at the same church where the first vigil was held. This vigil was noticeably less attended than the first one. After all, there are 36 days worth of vigils and activities, so it makes sense for people to pace themselves.Continue reading “San Felipe de Jesus Vigil: Lenten And Holy Week Photos”
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San Jose Cathedral and Santa Catarina Bobadilla Vigil – 3rd Day of Lent
For the third day of Lent, my task was to visit the vigils at San Jose Cathedral – once the biggest church in the city during colonial times, and at Santa Catarina Bobadilla, a hamlet on the outskirts of Antigua with a church so tiny it would easily fit inside the courtyard of some ofContinue reading “San Jose Cathedral and Santa Catarina Bobadilla Vigil – 3rd Day of Lent”
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Hermano Pedro Statue, Agua Volcano And Churches
February’s desktop wallpaper calendars are now ready! The rainy season is now behind us, so I figured now it would be a great time to highlight Agua Volcano, a more frequent sight in town now that the clouds are (mostly) gone. Featured also if the San Felipe Church – its new-gothic style is unique in Guatemala. InstructionsContinue reading “Hermano Pedro Statue, Agua Volcano And Churches”
Quema del Torito y Alas: Guatemalan Christmas Tradition
January’s desktop wallpaper calendars are now ready! These calendars feature what is known as the “Quema de Toritos y Alas”, a tradition in Guatemala dating back to colonial times. Instructions on how to download below. ***For a list of Events happening in Antigua this month Click Here*** Quema del Torito This tradition goes back to colonial times. IfContinue reading “Quema del Torito y Alas: Guatemalan Christmas Tradition”