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See the sun rise over towering temples, get a free-falling thrill from a wall dive, stroll cobblestone streets in a colonial city, look for jaguars on a morning hike Fodor's Belize and Guatemala 2005 offers all these experiences and more! From Belmopan to Guatemala city, our local writers have traveled throughout these countries, to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best "Fodor's guides are saturated with information." -New compact trim size make these guides even more portable -Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need -Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures -Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets -Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

About this Book	p. F6
On the Road with Fodor's	p. F8
What's Where	p. F11
Great Itineraries	p. F12
When to Go	p. F15
On the Calendar	p. F17
Pleasures & Pastimes	p. F19
Fodor's Choice	p. F20
Smart Travel Tips	p. F23
Belize	p. 1
Belize City	p. 7
The Cayes & Atolls	p. 20
Northern & Central Belize	p. 45
The Cayo	p. 52
Placencia & Environs	p. 68
Toledo & the Deep South	p. 83
Belize A to Z	p. 89
Guatemala	p. 92
Guatemala City	p. 96
Antigua	p. 116
The Western Highlands	p. 130
Las Verapaces	p. 158
The Atlantic Lowlands	p. 166
Tikal & the Maya Ruins	p. 175
Guatemala A to Z	p. 192
Understanding Belize & Guatemala	p. 196
Belize at a Glance	p. 197
Guatemala at a Glance	p. 199
Busing it in Guatemala	p. 201
Books & Movies	p. 203
Wildlife Glossary	p. 205
Spanish Vocabulary	p. 209
Index	p. 216
Maps
Central America	p. 9
Belize & Guatemala	p. 10
Belize	p. 8
Belize City	p. 11
The Cayes, Atolls & the Barrier Reef	p. 22
Where to Stay & Eat in San Pedro	p. 25
Northern & Central Belize	p. 46
The Cayo & the Deep South	p. 54
Where to Stay & Eat in The Cayo	p. 59
Where to Stay & Eat in San Ignacio	p. 60
Where to Stay & Eat in Placencia	p. 79
Guatemala	p. 98
Guatemala City	p. 100
Antigua	p. 118
Lago Atitlan	p. 133
The Western Highlands	p. 139
Chichicastenango	p. 144
Xelaju	p. 149
Las Verapaces & the Atlantic Lowlands	p. 160
Tikal & the Mayan Ruins	p. 176
Flores	p. 178
Tikal	p. 183
CloseUps
"Roots" Belizeans	p. 35
Permanent Vacations	p. 70
Dancing with the Dead	p. 131
I, Rigoberta Menchu... Mostly	p. 147
History of the Maya	p. 185
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Fodor's Belize and Guatemala 2005

Fodor's Belize and Guatemala 2005

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