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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. ...

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Guatemala at 1:500, 000 on an indexed, double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant adventure map from the National Geographic, prominently highlighting the country’s national parks & other protected areas including biospheres, volcanoes, etc. Topography is shown by contours at 200m intervals, with relief shading, graphics for swamps & coral reefs, & names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Numerous protected areas are prominently highlighted, including national parks & reserves, biospheres & volcanic zones, . The map shows the country’s road network, including selected high clearance roads & local tracks. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Also shown are the boundaries & names of the administrative provinces. Symbols indicate various places of interest: UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains beaches & diving sites, etc. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. ...

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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,

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Indexed, double-sided map, printed on waterproof & tear-resistant paper, with street plans of Guatemala City & Antigua, plus an enlargement of the environs of the capital. The country is divided north/south with a generous overlap between the two sides. Elevation colouring with spot heights indicates the topography, with sand & swamp areas, as well as active volcanoes also marked. Road network

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Central Gauteng conurbation, including Johannesburg & Soweto, in an A4, spiral-bound street atlas from South Africa’s leading map publishers Map Studio. The atlas provides continuous mapping at 1:20, 000 of the area shown on our coverage image, with central Johannesburg shown in greater detail at 1:12, 500. The maps show the area with names of districts & suburbs & are annotated with an extensive range of symbols indicating various public buildings & cultural institutions, hotels & other accommodation, shopping centres, embassies & consulates, various places of interest, etc. Map legend with all the explanatory signs is conveniently placed under each set of double pages for easy reference. The atlas has an extensive street index & also

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Guatemala Footprint Handbook, Paperback - 2nd Ed.

Discover black sand beaches on the Pacific coast, a lake crowned by volcanoes and 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 and sleepy villages, to deserted beaches and 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 improved layout both inside and out, including an inspirational colour section, two-colour text, a highlights map, and an easy-to-locate contents page and practicalities section. This guide provides recommendations for all budgets on where to eat, sleep and sample tequila, as well as the low-down on the region`s best fiestas and
adventure activities. Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. Highlights map so you know what not to miss. Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and have fun. Detailed street maps for Guatemala City and other important towns and sights. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Guatemala without weighing you down.

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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.

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