| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
384 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Insight guides |
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Insight guides.
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| Note |
"New edition"--Spine. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 376-377) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction. The best of Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatán ; Bienvenido -- History. Decisive dates ; Maya roots ; Guatemala : modern history ; Belize : modern history ; The Yucatán : 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 Yucatán ; The coast of the Yucatán ; Tourist trap-- or paradise? -- Insights. Mini features. The forces of nature ; Rigoberta Menchú ; Men of maize ; Quetzals ; Antigua's churches ; The Maximón cult ; The history of Lake Atitlán ; The ruins of Copán ; The Mennonites ; Belizean music and dance ; Belize Zoo ; The Garífuna ; 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 ; Petén -- Belize. Belize City ; Northern districts ; The south ; The Cayes -- The Yucatán. Northern Yucatán ; The Caribbean coast ; Campeche and Chiapas -- Travel tips. Transportation. Getting there ; Getting around -- Accommodations. Guatemala. Guatemala City ; Antigua ; Western highlands ; Pacific coast ; The east ; Petén -- Belize. Belize City ; Northern districts ; The south ; The Cayes -- The Yucatán. Mérida ; Northern Yucatán ; The Caribbean coast ; Campeche and Chiapas -- Eating out. Guatemala. Guatemala City ; Antigua ; Western highlands ; Pacific coast ; The east ; Petén -- Belize. Belize City ; Northern districts ; The south ; The Cayes -- The Yucatán. Mérida ; Northern Yucatán ; The Caribbean coast ; Campeche and Chiapas -- Activities. Arts and culture ; Festivals and events ; Nightlife ; Shopping ; Specialist tours ; Outdoor activities -- A-Z : practical information. Admission charges ; Budgeting for your trip ; Children ; Climate ; Embassies and consulates ; Health and medical care ; Media ; Money ; Opening hours ; Public holidays ; Religious services ; Tourist information ; Visas and passports ; Weights and measures -- Language. Understanding the language. |
| Subject |
Guatemala -- Guidebooks.
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Belize -- Guidebooks.
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Yucatán Peninsula -- Guidebooks.
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| Added Author |
Soper, Paula.
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| Added Title |
Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatán |
| ISBN |
9789812820709: $23.99 |
|
9812820701 |
| Standard No. |
027793820707 |
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