Guatemala in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

History, culture, natural beauty, majestic ruins & gorgeous colonial streetscapes: Guatemala has everything a traveler could hope for. Lucas Vidgen, Lonely Planet Writer
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Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special Features Advice for first-time travelers Maya ruins planning guide Tikal in full, illustrated detail Antigua city walk We tell it like it is
Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

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Discover Guatemala
Get up early to explore the kaleidoscope of colors & incense-clouded chaos of the Chichicastenango market.


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Guatemala & Belize at 1:500, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the region north/south, with the whole of Belize on one side. On the southern side coverage

Includes:: much of El Salvador with San Salvador, & the westernmost part of Honduras. Topography is presented by altitude colouring & spot heights with names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Swamp areas, seasonal rivers & lakes, & along the coast coral reefs are also indicated. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network indicates toll routes,

Includes:: selected local roads & tracks, shows border crossings, & gives driving distances on main & selected secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological sites, caves, beaches, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30’ & an extensive index of localities with a separate list of national parks, reserves & places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English.





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Guatemala in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Guatemala & Belize at 1:500, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. The map, published by Rough Guides with cartography from the highly acclaimed World Mapping Project by the German publishers Reise Know-How, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the region north/south with a generous overlap & the whole of Belize on one side. Coverage extends south to San Salvador. Altitude colouring with contours & peak heights presents the topography. Seasonal rivers, swamps & coral reefs in the coastal waters are also marked. Road network

Includes:: local tracks & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted & a range of symbols mark various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains, beaches, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30

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Guatemala & Belize at 1:500, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the region north/south, with the whole of Belize on one side. On the southern side coverage

Includes:: much of El Salvador with San Salvador, & the westernmost part of Honduras. Topography is presented by altitude colouring & spot heights with names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Swamp areas, seasonal rivers & lakes, & along the coast coral reefs are also indicated. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network indicates toll routes,

Includes:: selected local roads & tracks, & shows border crossings & distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological sites, caves, beaches, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30



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Guatemala City & Antigua 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 ...

Discover black sand beaches on the Pacific coast, a lake crowned by volcanoes & an ancient civilization that came to an abrupt end, leaving its history hidden within the ruins of jungle-clad temples. Travel from beautiful colonial cities & sleepy villages, to deserted beaches & lush rainforests. Footprint Guatemala covers all the top attractions in this colourful country, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. This new edition of features enhanced layout both inside & out, including an inspirational colour section, two-colour text, a highlights map, & an easy-to-locate contents page & practicalities section. This guide provides recommendations for all budgets on where to eat, sleep & sample tequila, as well as the low-down on the region`s best fiestas & adventure activities. Essentials section with practical advice on getting there & around. Highlights map so you know what not to miss. Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & have fun. Detailed street maps for Guatemala City & other important towns & sights. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Guatemala without weighing you down. ...

Despite the arrival of the  New Dawn` as prophesised by the Maya, Guatemala is still a country beset with social tension & disparities in wealth. Topics covered include: History: From the classic Maya to the Colonial period; Politics: The long night of military rule, human rights & the peace process; Economy & Society: The wealth of the l&, the private sector & development alternatives; Religion & culture: Religious diversity, Mayan identity & US influence. About this series: Given the turbulent history of many Central American & Latin American countries, travellers need as much information as they can get in order make the most of a visit. These illustrated titles offer up-to-date coverage of the main historical, economic, political, social & the environmental issues affecting a country. Published by the Latin America Bureau, an independent research group working to broaden public understanding of issues of human rights & social & economic justice in Latin America & the Caribbean. ...