Antigua Guatemala Cathedral: San Jose Visitors Guide

Standing in front of San José Parish, located on the former site of the once-magnificent Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, is to witness history. Well, sort of – the church today is only a shell of its former self. This iconic church is easy to find, as it’s located across from Parque Central‘s east side. At night, theContinue reading “Antigua Guatemala Cathedral: San Jose Visitors Guide”

Ermita de la Santa Cruz, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide

This wallpaper calendar features Ermita de la Santa Cruz, one of the oldest hermitages in Antigua Guatemala, its construction dating back to 1664. Located on the outskirts of Antigua (Calle Chipilapa), the church was built to serve the working indigenous population living outside of the capital. Ermita de la Santa Cruz History of Ermita de laContinue reading “Ermita de la Santa Cruz, Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

Escuela de Cristo Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide

You don’t have to stray very far from Antigua’s center to get away from the crowds and the noise surrounding Parque Central. The city’s southeast section is what I know consider the ideal version of Antigua before, you know, all the tourists and people like me showed up. The area is fairly quiet, housing some ofContinue reading “Escuela de Cristo Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”

Open Windows Foundation

It’s no secret that Guatemala is among the poorest countries in the world, with 40% of its city-dwelling population living in poverty – subsisting on about $1.50USD a day. Rural communities have it even worse, with about two-thirds of all children in Guatemala living in poverty. There are many reasons for this, which I won’tContinue reading “Open Windows Foundation”

Iglesia De La Merced Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide

La Merced Church is one of my favorite buildings in Antigua Guatemala and arguably the prettiest Baroque church in the city. Part of its appeal is that it’s also one of the few churches that have remained standing relatively unscathed since colonial times. Construction of Iglesia de La Merced La Merced Church, Antigua Guatemala MercedariansContinue reading “Iglesia De La Merced Antigua Guatemala: Visitors Guide”