Tag: Ciudad de Guatemala

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El Gran Grifo, Ciudad de Guatemala

Guatemala is a glorious gallimaufry of timeworn Mayan culture and western excesses, striking natural beauty and decaying concrete slums, crushing poverty and obscene wealth. To explore this sizzling Central American country is to be marinated in mesmerising music, heartbreaking history and the concept of keeping dogs on rooftops. Never is this cultural gumbo more glaring than during the weekly wander down Avenida Las Americas. It’s … Continue reading El Gran Grifo, Ciudad de Guatemala

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Joaquin the Dog, Ciudad de Guatemala

Bigs is back, dressed in lilacWith tiny Gordon on his backAt Arca de NoéGuatemalan pet shop, so you know Joaquin the DogJust Joaquin the DogIf you haven’t been to see himI’ll help you find Joaquin the Dog As a French bulldog it makes senseThat Joaquin is a bit intenseBut he’s a misunderstood guyIf Joaquin’s left alone at night he’ll cry Joaquin the DogJust Joaquin the … Continue reading Joaquin the Dog, Ciudad de Guatemala

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Priscilla la Silla, Ciudad de Guatemala

Guatemalans are, statistically speaking, the tiniest people on the planet, so it should come as no surprise that their chaotic capital city has been built around an effigy of a high chair. Priscilla la Silla, as she is known to the eclectic mix of street urchins and aristocracy who gather at her feet, serves as an opus to the hopes and aspirations of the deeply … Continue reading Priscilla la Silla, Ciudad de Guatemala

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