“Uh-oh…”, I said to my wife, as I pointed at a few people, effortlessly jogging right down the middle of the busy road connecting Antigua and Ciudad Vieja. Understand that pedestrians on Guatemalan roads have fewer rights than roadkill, so it was startling, for half a second anyway, to see people in alarmingly increasing numbers,Continue reading “Things to Do in Antigua Guatemala: Run a Half Marathon”
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Patron Saint Festival In Antigua Guatemala
Did you know La Antigua Guatemala, literally meaning “Ancient Guatemala”, is not the city’s original name? Antigua’s full name is… get ready because it’s a mouthful… La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or “The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights ofContinue reading “Patron Saint Festival In Antigua Guatemala”
San Felipe De Jesus Church: Great Handicrafts And Street Food
The town of San Felipe is just 5 minutes away from Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in town, it’s a great place to visit – their handicrafts market sells quality stuff at a better price than in Antigua, plus the street food at the back of the market is some of the best in Guatemala. GettingContinue reading “San Felipe De Jesus Church: Great Handicrafts And Street Food”
Earth Lodge, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide
One of the great things about living in Antigua Guatemala is that you can “get away from it all” by heading in almost any direction for about five minutes. Since Antigua Guatemala is located in a valley, there are a few spots in the surrounding hills that afford great views, all with free admission. There’sContinue reading “Earth Lodge, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”
Cerro de la Cruz Visitor’s Guide – Plus Stuff TripAdvisor Misses!
I’d been waiting to go up to Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) for some time now. I wanted to show you some pictures from this gorgeous lookout point, but the rainy weather (which runs from May to October), was making a muddy mess of my plans. The best days to visit areContinue reading “Cerro de la Cruz Visitor’s Guide – Plus Stuff TripAdvisor Misses!”