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 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’. ...

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 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. ...

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

Includes:: seasonal tracks, & indicates intermediate distances on major & some minor roads plus locations of selected petrol stations. Railways, local airports & landing strips, ferry routes on Lake Izabal, plus the country’s local administrative boundaries with names of the provinces are also shown. National parks & biosphere reserves are clearly highlighted, with symbols showing archaeological sites, waterfalls, caves, mines, wells, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map has an extensive index of place names, with each side indexed separately. Insets show street plans of Guatemala City & Antigua, highlighting selected accommodation, shopping centres, bus terminals, places of interest, etc. Also included is an enlargement of the environs of the capital, including the volcanoes (Acatenango, de Fuego, & de Agua) lying to the south west.

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Guatemala's Western Highlands 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 ...