Moon Yucatán Peninsula Including Chiapas

by Prado, Liza; Chandler, Gary

• ISBN13: 9781566917810
• ISBN10: 1566917816
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-28
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

Long-time travellers to Mexico, Liza Prado and Gary Chandler, know the best way to experience the Yucatán Peninsula from exploring Mayan archaeology and culture to diving and snorkeling the longest underwater river system. Liza and Gary include unique trip ideas like The Best of the Yucatán Peninsula and An Eco-Adventure Tour. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Yucatán Peninsula has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recomendations for must-see sights and many regional, area and city-centred maps. Complete with details on the best beaches and venturing into the more remote personal and memorable experience.

Table of Contents

The Lay of the Land	p. 14
Planning Your Trip	p. 18
Explore Belize	p. 21
The Best of Belize	p. 21
Diving Belize	p. 23
A Family Adventure	p. 25
Bird-Watching in Belize	p. 26
The Mundo Maya	p. 28
Offbeat Belize	p. 30
Belize District	p. 33
Belize City	p. 36
Vicinity of Belize City	p. 52
Crooked Tree	p. 60
The Northern Cayes	p. 64
San Pedro and Ambergris Caye	p. 67
Caye Caulker	p. 88
Turneffe Islands Atoll	p. 103
Lighthouse Reef Atoll	p. 106
Other Northern Cayes	p. 109
Belmopan and the Hummingbird Highway	p. 112
Belmopan	p. 113
Near Belmopan	p. 117
Along the Western Highway	p. 120
Along the Hummingbird Highway	p. 123
Cayo and the Mountain Pine Ridge	p. 127
Cayo	p. 129
San Ignacio	p. 132
East of San Ignacio	p. 142
North of San Ignacio	p. 144
Crystal Rey and the Mountain Pine Ridge	p. 145
West of San Ignacio	p. 155
Tikal, Guatemala	p. 162
Dangriga, Placencia, and the Southern Coast	p. 173
Dangriga	p. 177
Islands near Dangriga	p. 184
South of Dangriga	p. 188
The Cockscomb Basin	p. 193
The Placencia Peninsula	p. 197
Placencia Town	p. 201
Near Placencia	p. 212
Punta Gorda and the Toledo Villages	p. 214
Punta Gorda	p. 217
Vicinity of Punta Gorda	p. 227
Across the Border	p. 236
Northern Belize	p. 238
Orange Walk Town	p. 242
Lamanai Archaeological Zone	p. 245
West of Orange Walk Town	p. 249
Corozal Town	p. 253
Near Corozal	p. 259
Chetumal, Mexico	p. 261
Background	p. 263
The Land	p. 263
The Sea	p. 266
Flora and Fauna	p. 271
History	p. 278
Government and Economy	p. 286
The People and Culture	p. 289
Essentials	p. 301
Getting There	p. 301
Getting Around	p. 304
Visas and Officialdom	p. 307
Accommodations	p. 309
Food and Drink	p. 311
Tips for Travelers	p. 315
Health and Safety	p. 322
Information and Services	p. 331
Resources	p. 337
Suggested Reading	p. 337
Internet Resources	p. 340
Index	p. 341
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