About this product: The third edition features expanded coverage of diving and snorkeling opportunities in the pristine waters of Belize, and interviews with locals provide travelers with insight into the hidden culture.
The Rough Guide to Belize is the most comprehensive guide available. From snorkeling the inky depths of the coral-encrusted Great Blue Hole to hiking in the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Reserve, the inspiring full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. You’ll find detailed accounts on all of Belize''s major Mayan sites, plus Tikal in Guatemala, along with contextual boxes on the culture of the Mayans. This fully updated 4th edition includes in-depth coverage of all the top attractions from Belize City to the national parks and reserves, including Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Read opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink, stay, and party at all price levels as well as practical accounts of Belize diverse outdoor activities from surfing and rafting to trekking and eco-tourism. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region’s history, cuisine, environment and diverse culture and comes complete with maps and plans for the entire country.
The Rough Guide to Belize is like having a local friend plan your trip.
About this product: "This is a first-class book that will enable users to identify any bird they encounter in Belize." --Victor Emanuel, President, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours With nearly six hundred identified species of birds--and an average of five "new" species discovered annually--Belize is becoming a birding hotspot for amateur and professional birders from around the globe. Thousands of birders visit the country each year to enjoy Belize's amazing abundance and variety of both temperate and tropical birds in natural habitats that remain largely unspoiled. But until now, despite the growing need for an authoritative identification guide, birders have had to rely on regional field guides that offer only limited information on Belizean birds. Birds of Belize provides the first complete guide to the identification of all currently known species--574 in all. The birds are grouped by families, with an introduction to each family that highlights its uniquely identifying characteristics and behaviors. The species accounts include all the details necessary for field identification: scientific and common names, size, plumage features, thorough voice descriptions, habitat, distribution, and status in Belize. Full color, expertly drawn illustrations by noted bird artist Dana Gardner present male and female, juvenile and adult, and basic and alternate plumages to aid visual identification throughout the year, while 234 range maps show the birds' distribution and seasonality in Belize. A comprehensive bibliography completes the volume.
About this product: Belize Insight FlexiMap features detailed city, street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and services of particular interest to travelers. Text and photographs offer a wealth of valuable tourist information including "10 sights you shouldn't miss", plus information on transportation, visas, currency, important telephone numbers, emergency services, and more.
About this product: A folded travel and road map in color showing elevations. Indexed with town, camps, and villages. Scale 1:250,000. Legend is in English and Spanish. The map distinguishes paved and unpaved roads, seasonal roads, and tracks. Icons locate international airport, domestic airports with scheduled service, airstrips/ landing ground, lakes, rivers, swamps, coral reefs, protected area, bird sanctuaries, diving, border crossings, bridges, ports, fishing, major and minor archaeological sites. Includes: location of the barrier reefs, marine reserves, forest reserves, and other sites of ecological interest
Former Belize resident Joshua Berman knows the best way to experience Belize, from hiking the waterfall at Lubaantun and riding horseback to El Pilar to diving reefs at dawn. Berman includes unique trip ideas like Surf and Turf and Diving in Belize. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Belize has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many area, regional, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on visiting Monkey River, bird-watching in the wetlands, and reserving a barstool to watch the sun set at the Lazy Lizard, Moon Belize gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
About this product: As ecotourism booms, it's only natural that eco-themed guidebooks would boom alongside it. The Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guides series, endorsed by the Wildlife Conservation Society and researched by professional biologists, is one of the more credible brands in the swelling ecotravel ranks. The series provides an encyclopedic introduction to Central America's flora and fauna, as well as a friendly primer on the principles of ecotourism. These rich ecological contexts are accompanied by hundreds of pictures and photographs. Miraculously, the guides deliver solid science without growing stilted or boring--as evinced by sections with such titles as "Avian Mating Systems and Birds That Cheat" and "Frugivory: Animals That Eat Fruit and the Trees That Want Them To." The one element that's in surprisingly short supply is ecologically sound travel tips, from general do's and don'ts to a list of ecologically responsible tour operators and other eco-friendly establishments in Belize. This is mildly discouraging--learning how to travel responsibly is as important as knowing what you're going to see. But given the relative paucity of travel literature on Belize, the guide proves a valuable resource for anyone curious about the natural wonders of this increasingly popular destination. --Andrew Nieland
Though it's a mere sliver on the Caribbean, Belize is one of the fastest growing destinations in Central America, and it's easy to see why. Belize enchants over 230,000 visitors a year—including honeymooners, celebrities, and diving and deep-sea fishing enthusiasts—with its surreal landscape. This brand-new guide gives a thorough overview of the entire country, from inland Maya ruin expeditions to coastal adventures.
• 8-page color insert
• Full coverage of outdoor activities from hiking in the Cayo district to boating around the atolls
• Feature chapter on Maya Ruins, including tips on visiting a ruin and a specialized itinerary
About this product: Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.
Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Belize!
•Updated frequently, Fodor’s Belize provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.
•Fodor’s Belize features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.
•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Belize.
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About this product: A narrative report of a tour of Belize followed by detailed information on the reefs, rain forests, and Mayan culture. Also included is the history of Belize, its government, and facts about the country today.
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