You’ve probably heard that Central America is quite an inexpensive place to vacation and live in. But those of us who have been around Antigua for a while know that this depends very much on where you live and where you shop. Places to eat out are no exception – here, they range from theContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Cheap Eats: Rincon Tipico Review”
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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”
Guide To New Year’s Eve in Antigua Guatemala
Even though I’ve been in and out of Guatemala for the better part of almost three years, there are traditions I’ve never encountered before and some which I still don’t fully understand. As part of Antigua’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, there were two such events I was looking forward to watching: The Baile de Moros y CristianosContinue reading “Guide To New Year’s Eve in Antigua Guatemala”
Cerro San Cristobal, Antigua Guatemala Visitors Guide
Restaurant Cerro San Cristobal is a neat place to visit if you want to get away from Antigua Guatemala for a while. It’s a relatively recent attraction in Antigua that opened its doors on October 2014. Cerro San Cristobal doubles as an organic farm and vegetables from its farm are sold at Nim Pot, theContinue reading “Cerro San Cristobal, Antigua Guatemala Visitors Guide”
Christmas in Antigua Guatemala: A Night at Calle del Arco
I love Christmas festivities and Antigua has so far exceeded expectations this year. Celebrations kicked off with the traditional burning of the devil. With that out of the way, it was time to bring on the fireworks – Guatemalans thoroughly enjoy them. Took this pic at last weeks firework show: Fireworks show in front ofContinue reading “Christmas in Antigua Guatemala: A Night at Calle del Arco”