Belize Adventure Map at 1:400, 000 from the National Geographic Society, printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with street plans of central Belize City & San Pedro, site map of Tikal, & additional tourist information. On one side is a map of Belize at 1:400, 000 designed to highlight the country’s protected areas: national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest, mangrove or marine reserves, etc. Coverage extends to the border areas of Guatemala including the Tikal National Park & its archaeological sites. The map has contours at 50m intervals enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics showing the forest cover, swamps & coral reefs in coastal waters. Numerous protected areas are highlighted, with the colouring of their boundaries indicating their official status. Road network distinguishes between paved, gravel & dirt roads & shows border crossings & petrol stations. Local airports & ferry routes are marked. A range of symbols highlight various places of interest including Maya sites, beaches, windsurfing & snorkel ling places, diving & fishing sites, etc. The map has both UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks at intervals of 15’. There is no index of localities but the map

Includes:: a list of all the protected areas from national parks to private reserves. On the reverse are street plans of central Belize City & San Pedro highlighting main sights, accommodation & other tourist facilities, plus a detailed site plan of the Maya ruins at Tikal. Also provided is advice for travellers to Belize & descriptions of the country’s various regions illustrated with colour photos.

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Laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant tourist map of Belize, with a street plan of central Belize City, enlargement of the Ambergris Caye & Caye Caulker area, plans of eight main archaeological sites & an overview map of the whole of Yucatan Peninsula. The main map covers the country at 1:500, 000, extending west into Guatemala to Lake Petén Itzá & the towns of Flores & Santo Benito. Topography is shown by relief shading with spot heights & markings for swamps & mangroves. Road network shows locations of petrol stations. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted & the map indicates numerous places of interest including archaeological sites & Maya temples, caves, beaches, scuba diving & snorkeling sites, etc. Also shown are the countries internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. On the reverse is a street plan of central Belize City, an enlargement at 1:250, 000 of the Ambergris Caye & Caye Caulker area, & the map of the whole of Maya region, from Tuxtla Gutierrez in Mexico to Tegucigalpa in Honduras, all annotated with symbols highlighting places of interest. All three maps & the street plan are indexed, with separate lists of sights, etc. Map legend

Includes:: English. Plans at scales from 1:9, 000 to 1:3, 000 show the archaeological sites at Altun Ha, Cahal Pech, Caracol, El Pilar, Lamanai, Lubaantun, Nim Li Punit & Xunantunich. Also provided is information on the country’s climate & a small administrative map of Belize.

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Arenal & Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Belize on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Franco Maps designed to highlight the country’s numerous diving & snorkeling sites, with more detailed panels of main locations annotated with notes for visitors. On one side is a map of the whole country. On mainland only main roads are marked, with various places of interest & names of wildlife sanctuaries & other protected areas. Ambergris Bay & Belize’s numerous islands are annotated to show snorkeling & diving locations. On the reverse three panels provide more detailed picture of Ambergris Bay, Placencia Reefs & the atolls of Belize: Turneffe Atoll, Lighthouse Reef & Glover’s Reef. Most diving sites there are annotated with brief notes indicating their size & type, etc. Also provided is a cross-section of the Great Blue Hole Monument in the Lighthouse Reef, now a World Heritage Site. The map also

Includes:: beautiful colour drawings of various types of fish & corals found in this part of the Caribbean.

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Belize in the Diving & Snorkeling series from Lonely Planet; exploring the diving opportunities in a range of popular international diving sites. Frank & informal in style, the guides offer practical advice to travelers on specific diving holidays or those wanting to dive or snorkel while away. The guides offer practical advice on a large number of diving sites in the region & are suitable for advanced divers & novices alike. Widely recognized for their reliability, each Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling guide has the same layout. Extensive introductory chapters cover facts about the region, including history, geography & language, practical guidance on what to bring, the rating system for dives & divers, ...

Central America Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Writer & past Belize resident Joshua Berman knows the best ways to experience Belizefrom hiking the waterfall at Lubaantun to riding horseback to El Pilar. Complete with details on visiting Monkey River, bird watching in the wetlands, & reserving a barstool at the Lazy Lizard at sunset, Berman offers a range of exciting activities for every travelerwith unique trip ideas like Surf & Turf & Diving in Belize. Packed with information on dining, transportation, & accommodations, Moon Belize gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...

Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Footprint`s Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico Handbook will guide you from monumental Mayan ruins, through hypnotic fiestas, to sparkling submarine adventures. Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including jungle-shrouded ruins, basking in crystal clear cayes, historic churches, delicious cuisine, & exploring volcanic cones. Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from birding spots in Belize to forgotten cities of ancient civilizations.

Includes:: comprehensive information from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape. Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget. Full-colour planning section to inspire you & help you find the best experiences from idyllic Caribbean waters to awe-inspiring caves, Footprint`s fully updated edition will help you navigate this compelling destination.

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Belize was an important part of the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Having fallen between three early Spanish colonial jurisdictions, Belize was then settled in the 17th C by British adventurers, many of them ex-buccaneers. This book traces the outline of this complex history. ...