This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring Guatemala, Belize and Yucatan's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire region with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore history and culture. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
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Höhe: 222 mm
Breite: 160 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
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978-981-282-070-9 (9789812820709)
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Introduction: The Best of Guatemala, Belize and the Yucatan; Bienvenido. History: Decisive Dates; Maya Roots; Guatemala: Modern History; Belize: Modern History; The Yucatan: Modern History. Features: The Maya World Today; Regional Cuisine; Outdoor Adventure; Highland Life; Guatemalan Wildlife; Flora and Fauna of Belize; Belize's Barrier Reef; The Maya in the Yucatan; The Coast of the Yucatan; Tourist Trap - or Paradise?. Insights: Mini Features: The Forces of Nature; Rigoberta Menchu; Men of Maize; Quetzals; Antigua's Churches; The Maximon Cult; The History of Lake Atitlan; The Ruins of Copan; The Mennonites; Belizean Music and Dance; Belize Zoo; The Garifuna; Yucatecan Architecture. Photo Features: Exploring the Ruins; Guatemalan Textiles; Treasures of Tikal; Ecotourism in Belize. Places: Guatemala; Guatemala City; Antigua; Western Highlands; The Pacific Coast; The East; The Peten; Belize; Belize City; Northern Districts; The South; The Cayes; The Yucatan; Northern Yucatan; The Caribbean Coast; Campeche and Chiapas. Travel Tips: Transportation; Accomodations; Eating Out; Activities; A-Z: Practical Information; Language; Further Reading. Maps: Guatemala, Belize & Yucatan; Guatemala; Guatemala City; Guatemala City & Surroundings; Antigua; Western Highlands; Quezaltenango; Pacific Coast; The East; Copan; Peten; Tikal; Belize; Belize City; Altun Ha; Caracol; Xunantunich; The Yucatan; Merida; Uxmal; Chichen Itza; Campeche; Palenque; Inside front cover: Guatemala, Belize and Yucatan; Inside back cover: Guatemala, Belize and Yucatan: Parks, Reserves, and Archaeological Sites.
