If you’re planning to photograph Semana Santa in Guatemala, especially in the historic streets of Antigua, this guide will help you capture the most stunning, emotional, and unforgettable images — whether you’re using a phone or a DSLR. As someone who returns year after year, I can tell you: photographing Holy Week in Guatemala is … Read more
If there’s one tradition that truly captures the beauty, devotion, and artistry of Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala, it’s the sawdust carpets, or alfombras. These colorful works of art are created directly on the cobblestone streets—only to be walked over and destroyed within hours. During Holy Week in Antigua, these carpets cover the city like … Read more
Semana Santa in Guatemala is one of the most unforgettable cultural and spiritual experiences you can have in Latin America. And nowhere is it more stunning than in Antigua Guatemala during Holy Week — when the cobblestone streets transform into rivers of flowers, sawdust carpets (alfombras), and deeply moving processions. As someone born in Guatemala … Read more
This article includes the Antigua Guatemala Semana Santa 2025 Procession Schedule and Routes—a detailed guide to the most important Holy Week events happening throughout Lent and Semana Santa. If you’re wondering what time are the Semana Santa processions in Antigua Guatemala or looking for updated procession routes in Antigua Guatemala 2025, this guide will help … Read more
Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala—also known as Semana Santa—is one of the most fascinating and unforgettable traditions in Latin America. Celebrated during the week leading up to Easter Sunday, Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala in 2025 will take place from April 13 to April 20, but the excitement begins much earlier with Lent, or Cuaresma, … Read more
Whether it’s the solemnity of Holy Week, the lively hues of the Flower Festival or the buzzing excitement of the fiestas patronales Antigua’s festivals and cultural celebrations offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Guatemalan heritage. Here’s your guide to the most important festivals in Antigua, complete with dates and what to expect. I’ve … Read more
The Festival de las Flores, a vibrant celebration of blossoms and beauty, paints the historic streets of Antigua Guatemala in a rainbow of colors. This enchanting festival, held annually in November, is not just a feast for the eyes but a profound expression of Guatemala’s deep-rooted love for nature and cultural traditions. As the entire … Read more
Guatemalan traditional dances are a vibrant expression of the country’s rich cultural heritage, blending ancient rituals with colorful storytelling. Here you will find the most popular danzas folcloricas or folk dances in Guatemala. I will be sharing each dance’s significance in Guatemalan traditions, it’s history as well as the when and where you can see … Read more
In this article, we will explore the rich history and cultural significance of Semana Santa in Guatemala. I will share all about the famous sawdust carpets and the significance and main elements of the processions in Antigua Guatemala and the rest of the country. Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week, holds great importance and … Read more
El Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day traditions are an important part of our holiday celebrations. For a lot of people the Christmas season is over. Many families are taking the tree down to be turned into mulch (or simply puting it back in the box) and scaling their roofs to (carefully) remove all … Read more
