Insight Guides Guatemala, Belize And the Yucatan

by Bell, Brian

• ISBN13: 9789812583444
• ISBN10: 9812583440
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Apa Productions

Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Maps
Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan	p. 68
Guatemala	p. 104
Guatemala City	p. 108
Guatemala City & Surroundings	p. 112
Antigua	p. 117
Western Highlands	p. 126
Quezaltenango	p. 133
Pacific Coast	p. 142
The East	p. 148
Copan	p. 157
Peten	p. 160
Tikal	p. 165
Belize	p. 206
Belize City	p. 212
Altun Ha	p. 220
Caracol	p. 228
Xunantunich	p. 230
The Yucatan	p. 288
Merida	p. 293
Uxmal	p. 299
Chichen Itza	p. 304
Campeche	p. 327
Palenque	p. 333
Introduction
Bienvenido	p. 15
History
Decisive Dates	p. 22
Maya Roots	p. 25
Guatemala: Modern History	p. 77
Belize: Modern History	p. 181
The Yucatan: Modern History	p. 263
Features
The Maya World Today	p. 41
Gastronomic Guidelines	p. 49
Outdoor Adventure	p. 55
Highland Life	p. 87
Guatemalan Wildlife	p. 95
Flora & Fauna of Belize	p. 189
Belize's Barrier Reef	p. 197
The Maya in the Yucatan	p. 255
The Coast of the Yucatan	p. 273
Tourist Trap - or Paradise?	p. 279
Insight on ...
Exploring the Ruins	p. 36
Guatemalan Textiles	p. 138
Treasures of Tikal	p. 168
Ecotourism in Belize	p. 196
Information panels
The Forces of Nature	p. 62
Rigoberta Menchu	p. 83
Men of Maize	p. 93
Quetzals	p. 101
Antigua's Churches	p. 116
Maximon	p. 123
The History of Lake Atitlan	p. 131
The Ruins of Copan	p. 158
The Mennonites	p. 187
Belizean Music & Dance	p. 202
Belize Zoo	p. 217
The Garifuna	p. 233
Zapatistas	p. 268
Yucatecan Architecture	p. 294
Places
Guatemala	p. 103
Guatemala City	p. 107
Antigua	p. 115
Western Highlands	p. 125
The Pacific Coast	p. 141
The East	p. 147
Peten	p. 159
Belize	p. 209
Belize City	p. 211
Northern Districts	p. 219
The South	p. 225
The Cayes	p. 235
The Yucatan	p. 287
Northern Yucatan	p. 291
The Caribbean Coast	p. 311
Campeche and Chiapas	p. 325
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	p. 340
Planning the Trip	p. 343
Guatemala	p. 345
Belize	p. 354
The Yucatan	p. 364
Language	p. 375
Further Reading	p. 378
Full Travel Tips index
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