Many American and European expats live here as it is so beautiful, quiet and clean. Antigua has ordinances against horn-honking and sign placement, unlike other towns and villages of Guatemala, to keep the city pristine for tourism.
I love to visit Antigua because of the ancient history preserved here, dating back from when the Spanish settled and established their colonies. Below are a few pictures I took recently in Antigua.
And then we went to Antigua's Central Park...passing this fellow along the way...
I haggled with a street vendor and got a coral necklace ("not plastic!" she told me) for Q12, or about $1.50 in American currency. After buying fresh mango, papaya and pineapple-- cut and bagged-- we sat on a park bench and then went on our way.
Goodbye, Antigua. Until next time...
I love the pictures and what you've said makes me feel like I've been their!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly beautiful place! I would love to visit it someday.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful place. Good to know they try to keep it clean.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Looking forward to the rest of your posts on Guatemala, especially anything that reminds me of our trip there in 2008.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous place! I and my camera would have a field day.
ReplyDeleteNever been there but it looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing your pictures and good with the challenge this year!
ReplyDeleteLooks so beautiful there. The guy carrying the bookcase...looks like something I'd do.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post! I've just blogged about a visit to Kelmscott, the old home of William Morris in England, but this is just so much more... exotic!
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely. It is on my list of places I would like to visit.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your pictures.
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OMW when did this happen Karen. You look so relaxed over there.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to the baking business. I love how scenic that place is. So beautiful.
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Beautiful! You're kicking my wanderlust into high gear. This theme could be bad for me. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, Antigua looks beautiful! I wish they had an ordinance against horn-honking here in Chicago; I lost so many nights' sleep because of obnoxious drivers and their horns.
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky that you get to travel; it's a fascinating experience, and it's worth writing about.
The place looks amazing. Kind of reminds me of Saint Augustine, fl.
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The pictures of Antigua were so beautiful. That bougainvillea and the historic park made me feel as if I could reach out and touch the petals and feel the warmth of the stone walkway.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to more! :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I wish I could visit Antigua. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a painter's paradise. Thanks for sharing the great photos!
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I'm always on the lookout for beautiful places to visit. Thanks for the suggestion!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful and relaxing. So glad you get to enjoy this whenever you want!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So good to read and see the pics. Sorry I haven't been around for ages but plan on visiting all my old pals during the A to Zed challenge.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen - looks glorious and I think you'll perhaps be picking me up from the airport at some stage! Enjoy life there .. and I'm so looking forward to seeing more of Guatemala and your new homeland .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous place, with so much history. Good choice!
ReplyDeleteAntigua sounds lovely, and your photos make it all the more so.
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Beautiful pix! Sounds like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like visiting there. What beautiful pictures! I also love the no horn-honking ordinance. If only every place had that. :D
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty pictures I love the buildings and the Courtyard. Plus the flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is an exciting- I didn't realize we are getting an A-Z Guatemala. Yay! <3
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. When I collected stamps in my younger day I recall stamps from Antigua and always thought it was a country. Not sure why they had their own stamps. Sounds like a grand place to visit and maybe even live.
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What a beautiful place. I love old cities.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by the blog earlier. Central America is such a beautiful place and somewhere I would love to revisit some day. I have not been to Guatemala but it would be fun to visit based on the photos I have seen.
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Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLooks very interesting. Always love visiting new places.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to live and explore, Karen,
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. I hope things are going well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and a great idea for a theme!
ReplyDeleteNancy at Hungry Enough To Eat Six
It sounds like a great theme to the A-Z and definitely a great post to start the Challenge with the beautiful pictures. Love the last pic! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Gosh! :-) The photos are so beautiful! You've got an awesome theme, Karen!
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It looks absolutely beautiful there, definitely worth a visit. :)
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ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow, I love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Looking forward to all the others you will be sharing as you continue your theme :)
ReplyDeleteJak at The Cryton Chronicles & Dreams in the Shade of Ink
Very pretty! What kind of trees are those around the fountain in the second to last photo?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing.
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