Holy Vigils in Antigua
Holy Vigils, or velaciones, at the various churches in Antigua, are even more spectacular than ever in 2024! These take place usually two days before the church´s procession.
Fiambre: An All Saints Day Culinary Tradition Unique to Guatemala
Fiambre is a dish specially prepared by the entire family! After visiting the family gravesites at the cemeteries on November 1st, this traditional meal is enjoyed with the entire family at lunchtime.
New excitement for a century old tradition!
UNESCO included Holy Week in Guatemala in its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List on November 22, 2022 with the official ceremony in Guatemala held on February 26, 2023!
What a journey during my 54 years in Antigua Guatemala by Elizabeth Bell
Growing up in Palo Alto and spending a year in Malibu in 1968, I then left my position as Vice President of Malibu Junior High School to move with my parents to Antigua Guatemala.
GREAT FUN AS WE “BURN THE DEVIL” ON DECEMBER 7th in ANTIGUA
We are so excited with the new addition to MUNAG in the Royal Palace of Antigua Guatemala.
Spectacular new addition to the Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala in Antigua
We are so excited with the new addition to MUNAG in the Royal Palace of Antigua Guatemala.
Antigua Guatemala: a living museum!
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of International Museum Day on May 18th, we also celebrate Antigua Guatemala as a living museum!
Antigua reopens its Lenten celebrations with fervor!!
Well known to have to largest celebration in the world, velaciones (holy vigils) and processions were hampered in mid-Lent 2020 when the world closed for the pandemic and Guatemala was no exception.
Obras Sociales Santo Hermano Pedro
The Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro, founded by Fray Guillermo Bonilla in 1979, is a household name in Antigua. Fray Guillermo was inspired to follow Pedro de San Jose de Betancourt’s works (1643-1667) when he was attending the Seminary.
Antigua Guatemala hits the charts as the best city for 2021!
Antigua enjoyed an award-winning year in 2021! Among some of the most outstanding awards, the city was listed in the prestigious Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards as the #1 City in Central & South America through their survey