The Rough Guide to Guatemala

Practical travel guide to Guatemala with a free eBook 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.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.