San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala, hosts a yearly Festival del Nispero, which is held at the town’s main plaza. The plaza has outstanding views of the Panchoy Valley, and on a clear day, you can easily spot La Merced Church in Antigua. Because the town is on the slopes of Volcan Agua, it’s noticeably a fewContinue reading “Nispero Festival In San Juan Del Obispo, Guatemala”
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Antigua Guatemala Patron Saint Day Celebration Photos
In Antigua Guatemala, Patron Saint day celebrations honoring Santiago Apostol (St. James the Apostle) happen every July 25th. Antigua was originally named Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Goathemalam, after Santiago Apostol, who was also the patron saint of the Spanish Conquistadors and is also Spain’s patron saint or protector. While July 25th is theContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Patron Saint Day Celebration Photos”
Antigua Guatemala with Children: Best Activities Guide
If you’ve ever thought twice about visiting Antigua Guatemala with children in tow, don’t fret. It’s a safe place to visit, with plenty of activities for the younger ones, especially the more active ones. As a father of a nine-year-old girl, I know kids become restless when they’re unable to release pent-up energy. Fortunately, thereContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala with Children: Best Activities Guide”
Advice on Buying Guatemala Real Estate
Last week, I talked about the recent security problems that have cropped up in our neighborhood. You can read all about it here (Is Guatemala Safe?). I tend to avoid these meetings since they go on for hours and rarely much of anything gets accomplished. I changed my tune when I heard that some neighborsContinue reading “Advice on Buying Guatemala Real Estate”
Is Guatemala Safe? What Some Guatemalans Think About Safety and Rights
***The following is an article about safety living in Antigua Guatemala. If you’re planning on traveling here, also check out this article about Antigua Guatemala safety (new window).*** How would you respond if you were living in a foreign country and heard that thieves broke into a nearby house, poisoned all the neighbor’s dogs, all toContinue reading “Is Guatemala Safe? What Some Guatemalans Think About Safety and Rights”