The Rough Guide to Guatemala
for Over 50 Years
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Description
Practical travel guide to Guatemala featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Guatemala. The Rough Guide to Guatemala also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Guatemala, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Guatemala covers: Guatemala City, Antigua and around; The Western Highlands; The Pacific Coast; The Oriente and Izabal; Coban and the Verapaces; Peten; Into Honduras: Copan and around.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences for every kind of trip to Guatemala, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Semuc Champey to family activities in child-friendly places, like Chichicastenango or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Yaxhá-Nakúm-Naranjo National Park.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Guatemala entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Guatemala give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for kayaking, scuba diving, volcano climbing or exploring ancient Maya ruins.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Tikal, Monterrico, Sololá, El Mirador's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Guatemala, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Guatemala, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Guatemala, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Todos Santos Cuchumatan and the spectacular Lago de Atitlan.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Guatemala City, Antigua and many more locations in Guatemala, reduce need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Book Details
Series
This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series
Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences
Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
Insights on history and nature highlights
Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019
Format: 129 x 198mm
Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99
Extent: 616–1208 page
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for Over 50 Years
Local Insights
for On-The-Go Exploration
from Publisher
Processing
Description
Series
FAQs
Practical travel guide to Guatemala featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Guatemala. The Rough Guide to Guatemala also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Guatemala, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Guatemala covers: Guatemala City, Antigua and around; The Western Highlands; The Pacific Coast; The Oriente and Izabal; Coban and the Verapaces; Peten; Into Honduras: Copan and around.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences for every kind of trip to Guatemala, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Semuc Champey to family activities in child-friendly places, like Chichicastenango or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Yaxhá-Nakúm-Naranjo National Park.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Guatemala entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Guatemala give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for kayaking, scuba diving, volcano climbing or exploring ancient Maya ruins.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Tikal, Monterrico, Sololá, El Mirador's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Guatemala, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Guatemala, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Guatemala, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Todos Santos Cuchumatan and the spectacular Lago de Atitlan.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Guatemala City, Antigua and many more locations in Guatemala, reduce need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
BOOK DETAILS
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