Bus de poulet Antigua Guatemala // ANTIGUA GUATEMALA, Guatemala — des bus de poulet peints colorés bordent une rue à Antigua Guatemala. Ces autobus scolaires américains réorientés, ornés de motifs vibrants et d'accessoires chromés, sont prêts à transporter les habitants et les touristes aventureux, incarnant la culture animée des transports du Guatemala dans le contexte de l'architecture coloniale.
4290 x 2849 px | 36,3 x 24,1 cm | 14,3 x 9,5 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
14 décembre 2010
Lieu:
Antigua, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Mercado Central of Antigua Guatemala functions as the primary marketplace for this UNESCO World Heritage colonial city, located in Guatemala's Sacatepéquez department. The market serves both local residents and the significant tourist population drawn to Antigua's well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Vendors, predominantly of indigenous Maya descent, offer an extensive array of goods including traditional hand-woven textiles, colorful clothing, fresh produce, spices, and locally crafted handicrafts. The market operates as a vital economic hub where traditional trading practices continue alongside modern commerce, reflecting Guatemala's rich cultural blend of indigenous and colonial influences. Typical offerings include intricate huipiles and cortes worn by Maya women, hand-woven bags and accessories, fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the surrounding highlands, and artisanal items crafted by local communities. The market's location in Antigua Guatemala, a city founded in 1543 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, provides visitors with authentic cultural experiences while supporting local indigenous economies. The Mercado Central represents more than commerce; it serves as a social gathering place where community members conduct daily business, maintain cultural traditions, and preserve indigenous languages and customs that have persisted for generations throughout Guatemala's highland regions.
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