Product Description

The Rough Guide to Belize is a complete and in-depth guide to the places, activities, people, customs and history of this fascinating Central American country. The full-colour ''Things Not to Miss'' introduction shows the country''s highlights in a series of inspirational full-colour page spreads. There are accounts of all of Belize''s major Mayan sites, plus Tikal in Guatemala, along with contextual boxes on the culture of the Mayans. There are also full accounts of Belize''s diverse outdoor activities - from surfing and rafting to trekking and eco-tourism. Practical coverage provides all the details you need to get around and find the best places to eat, sleep and drink - from bustling Belize City to the remote beaches, lakes and mountains. 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #744993 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

About the Author
Peter Eltringham is a leading authority on Central America, spending several months each year in the region and contributing articles to newspapers and magazines. As well as writing the original edition of this title - then The Rough Guide to Guatemala and Belize - he has co-authored Rough Guides to Mexico, Central America and the Maya World.

Customer Reviews

The "Belize Bible" is a Better Title
I got this book on a reccomendation from the Toucan Trail, A budget traveler's online guide to Belize. I have to say that this is the most comprehensive guide for vacationers that I have ever seen. I had to wait a while for the most receent edition, but it was worth it. Topics that hadn't even occured to me to research are included here (thank gawd!). The book even covers traveling into Guatemala to vist the ruins at Tikal. If you only buy one guide for your trip to Belize, this should be the one.

Book came out in Oct 2007, half these reviews (specifically the bad ones) were written before that!
Just wanted to point that out! Obviously the reviews must be talking about previous editions. The maps, locations and reviews are accurate in this edition.

Disappointing & Inaccurate Hotel Descriptions
This is my first time purchasing a "rough guide" book. Our travel group had several different books and was consistently disappointed by the inaccurate descriptions of hotels. For instance, one hotel was located RIGHT on the airport runway at one of the islands - without mention from the book. The location of hotels and destinations near those hotels was also WAY off - specifically in San Pedro. Luckily, we had two other guide books to reference.

I judged the book by it's cover and pictures and regret it. I will not use this book series again.