15 September is Independence Day in Guatemala. As with most festivals in Latin America you could tell there was something coming up because all over town you could hear and see dozens of bands...
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La Toscana – Antigua, Guatemala – Review
La Toscana got great reviews on Degustantigua and since it’s virtually across the street and I was feeling lazy I decided to check it out. The reviews were right on the money. I ordered...
La Fonda de la Calle Real – Antigua, Guatemala – Review
La Fonda is well regarded in most guide books as a good place to get some local cuisine and they’re especially known for their Caldo Real which is basically a big bowl of Chicken...
Views From Earth Lodge
Earth Lodge, situated about 20 minutes up the mountain from Antigua, offers a great few of some of the natural beauty of the area!
Not Yo Mexican Mama’s Chilaquiles
While living in Mexico I became somewhat addicted to a local dish called chilaquiles. Basically they’re a ‘leftovers’ dish made of cut up stale tortillas sauteed in a red or green sauce and then...
Breath of the Dragon
Like giant sleeping beasts, the volcanoes surrounding Antigua lay silent. Generally dormant, they vent the occasional burst of smoke or ball of flame and rattle the ground to remind the population of the power...
El Hostal, Antigua, Guatemala
The last time I was in Antigua (July, 2009) I stayed at the Jungle Party hostel which, in my unvarnished opinion, is a complete shit-hole. On this trip, as I didn’t have to confer...
Finally in Antigua, Guatemala
After wandering for about 40 minutes and discovering that there is no ATM which is easily accessible at the Guatemala City Airport I was finally able to convince a driver to take me to...
