If you’re looking for the best street food in Antigua Guatemala, this guide brings you the real deal—straight from local Antigüeños who know exactly where to go, what to try, and how much it costs. From late-night tostadas outside La Merced to chile relleno sandwiches served on the sidewalk next to Domino’s, this isn’t your … Read more
The Festival of Light in Antigua Guatemala 2025 is one of the most magical events I’ve ever experienced, and it’s something I look forward to every year. This amazing light festival takes place in July as part of the Fiestas Patronales de Santiago Apóstol, and it transforms Antigua’s historic streets, churches, and parks into glowing … Read more
Every July, the streets of Antigua come alive with music, flowers, fireworks, and faith during the Fiestas Patronales de Antigua Guatemala. If you happen to be in town around July 25th, you’re in for a special treat — this is one of the most heartfelt patron saint celebrations in Antigua Guatemala, honoring Santiago Apóstol, the … Read more
When it comes to experiencing a true cultural treasure, there’s nothing quite like attending the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. Every year on November 1st, two small towns — Sumpango Guatemala and Santiago Sacatepéquez — become the heart of one of the most colorful and meaningful celebrations in the country. But if you’re planning a … Read more
Every year on November 1st, the skies above Santiago Sacatepéquez fill with color, spirit, and tradition during the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. While many travelers know about Sumpango’s barriletes giganates, the Santiago Sacatepéquez Kite Festival offers a more intimate and deeply emotional experience. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to … Read more
Every year on November 1st, the small town of Sumpango, Guatemala becomes the stage for one of the most breathtaking cultural events in Central America: the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala, known locally as the Festival de Barriletes Gigantes. If you’ve seen photos of the vibrant, towering kites online or featured in news coverage, you … Read more
When you think about Guatemala’s Day of the Dead celebrations, there’s nothing quite like the sight of the barriletes de Guatemala — those giant, colorful kites that fill the sky every November 1st. These aren’t just part of a festival; they’re a way of honoring loved ones who have passed and keeping traditions alive in … Read more
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
