Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan
By: [commissioning editor, Paula Soper]
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Insight guides; Insight guides
Publisher: APA Publications; Distribution [in the] U.S., Langenscheidt Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Singapore; Long Island City, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9789812820709
Subjects: Guidebooks
Other titles: Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan; Roger Baskes Collection (University of Chicago. Library)
Notes: "New edition"--Spine.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 376-377) and index.

Gift; Roger S. Baskes; 2018. T4395.

Gift of Roger S. Baskes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. The best of Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan ; Bienvenido; title: History. Decisive dates ; Maya roots ; Guatemala : modern history ; Belize : modern history ; The Yucatan : modern history; title: 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 Yucatan ; The coast of the Yucatan ; Tourist trap; title: or paradise?; title: Insights. Mini features. The forces of nature ; Rigoberta Menchu ; Men of maize ; Quetzals ; Antigua's churches ; The Maximon cult ; The history of Lake Atitlan ; The ruins of Copan ; The Mennonites ; Belizean music and dance ; Belize Zoo ; The Garifuna ; Yucatecan architecture; title: Photo features. Exploring the ruins ; Guatemalan textiles ; Treasures of Tikal ; Ecotourism in Belize; title: Places. Guatemala. Guatemala City ; Antigua ; Western highlands ; The Pacific coast ; The east ; Peten; title: Belize. Belize City ; Northern districts ; The south ; The Cayes; title: The Yucatan. Northern Yucatan ; The Caribbean coast ; Campeche and Chiapas; title: Travel tips. Transportation. Getting there ; Getting around; title: Accommodations. Guatemala. Guatemala City ; Antigua ; Western highlands ; Pacific coast ; The east ; Peten; title: Belize. Belize City ; Northern districts ; The south ; The Cayes; title: The Yucatan. Merida ; Northern Yucatan ; The Caribbean coast ; Campeche and Chiapas; title: Eating out. Guatemala. Guatemala City ; Antigua ; Western highlands ; Pacific coast ; The east ; Peten; title: Belize. Belize City ; Northern districts ; The south ; The Cayes; title: The Yucatan. Merida ; Northern Yucatan ; The Caribbean coast ; Campeche and Chiapas; title: Activities. Arts and culture ; Festivals and events ; Nightlife ; Shopping ; Specialist tours ; Outdoor activities; title: 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; title: Language. Understanding the language.