Adventures in Nature Belize (Paperback)

by Richard Mahler (Author) "Why would anybody want to go to Belize?..." (more)
Key Phrases: natural history tourism, complete dive shop, mangrove cayes, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
As the first title in a new series, "Adventures in Nature," this book focuses on Belize's natural resources. For each attraction, it supplies directions for getting there, outfitters, accommodations, and the like. The useful appendixes give information on travel basics, climate, cuisine, currency, entry/exit requirements, immunization, transportation, suggested readings, a flora/fauna list, and much, much more. This is a useful guidebook for those who appreciate nature more than civilization, and subsequent books in the series should be just as informative. Recommended for public libraries with travel sections.?Sandra Knowles, Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Nestled on the Caribbean coast between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize boasts one of the world's longest barrier reefs and some of the planet's most diverse and untrammeled terrestrial habitats. Now revised and updated, this guide shows ecologically minded travelers how best to appreciate the country's profusion of flowers, fish, birds, butterflies, and other flora and fauna. 8 pages of color photos, 50 b&w photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 362 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2 edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562614312
• ISBN-13: 978-1562614317
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #959,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb guide for nature lovers, November 9, 1999

By A Customer

If you're looking for more than a lazy week on the beach, this guide is an excellent resource. I just spent a week in Belize and found it very helpful in deciding how to best spend my time and what to see in each place.

In addition to standard guidebook material, it has a chapter on Belize's animal and plant life, which I found to be a great resource while visiting the Cockscomb jaguar preserve. And there's a long section on various outdoor activities (snorkeling, caving, etc.), in addition to more standard guidebook content (regional info, history, etc.)

You always wonder if a guidebook writer really knows what he's talking about, but after using this guide to get around Belize, I can say that Richard Mahler really knows this little gem of a country.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to Belize with a valuable eco emphasis, November 1, 1999

By	Belize Traveller (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

I'm the editor and publisher of Belize First Magazine (Webedition available) the Belize guidebooks on the market. This is one of the best, with good basic coverage of hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, tours, dive and snorkel options, etc. plus refreshingly different coverage of the natural side of Belize, both on the mainland and on the cayes. Richard Mahler knows his stuff.

--Lan Sluder Editor & Publisher Belize First Magazine

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Expectations, April 10, 2001

By A Customer

We just returned from a 3 week trip to Belize. It was our first trip to Belize, or even any where south of the border. We planned the trip with the help of this book and one other. We found the reccommendations, suggestions, and other helpful info to be right on the mark. We're only slightly adventurous but with the help of this book, felt confident enough to use the local buses, make and change plans as needed mid-stream, and immerse ourseves in the local culture. Our trip was great.