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Just when you think globalization has conquered all, Hidden Guatemala reveals a land where highland villagers carry on traditions dating back to the ancient Mayan empire, and where lofty volcanoes, verdant valleys, vast rainforests, and ancient archaeological sites have stood untouched for centuries. Author Richard Harris shares know-how earned the hard way in journeys by pickup truck, motorcycle, riverboat, "pig 'n' chickens" bus, and on horseback to the most remote corners of the country. He explains the best way to see famous Mayan sites like Copan and Tikal, then lays out the specific steps needed to find Piedras Negras and Altar de los Sacrificios, which are reachable only by river. Blending colorful descriptions, contagious optimism, and blunt honesty, Harris explains how to overcome limited services while maximizing the pleasures of exploring this exotic locale.
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"If the magical ruins of Tika capture your imagination-as they certainly will if you give them half a chance-you'll find another great Maya city far to the south, on the other side of Guatemala's central mountains." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Guatemala City, United States, Rio Dulce, Central America, Santa Elena, Tikal National Park, Avenida Norte, Puerto Barrios, Calle Principal, Zona Viva, Calle Oriente, Santa Cruz, Calle Poniente, Calle Santander, Avenida Sur, Todos Santos, Antigua Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Lago de Izabal, United Fruit Company, Avenida La Reforma, Mixco Viejo, Semana Santa, Castillo San Felipe, Alta Verapaz New!
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"If the magical ruins of Tika capture your imagination-as they certainly will if you give them half a chance-you'll find another great Maya city far to the south, on the other side of Guatemala's central mountains." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ruins area, jungle lodge, tourist card, biosphere reserve Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Guatemala City, United States, Rio Dulce, Central America, Santa Elena, Tikal National Park, Avenida Norte, Puerto Barrios, Calle Principal, Zona Viva, Calle Oriente, Santa Cruz, Calle Poniente, Calle Santander, Avenida Sur, Todos Santos, Antigua Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Lago de Izabal, United Fruit Company, Avenida La Reforma, Mixco Viejo, Semana Santa, Castillo San Felipe, Alta Verapaz New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Costa Rica (Ulysses Travel Guides) by Francis Giguere in Back Matter
- Hidden Southwest: Including Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Utah, and Southwest Colorado (Hidden Travel) by Richard Harris in Back Matter
- Access to the World: A Travel Guide for the Handicapped by Louise Weiss on page 30
- Access to the World: A Travel Guide for the Handicapped by Louise Weiss on page 30
- Hidden Highways of Arizona (Aaa Series) by Richard Harris in Back Matter
- Hidden New Mexico 3 Ed by Richard Harris in Front Matter
- AAA Hidden Highways Northern California (Aaa Series) by Richard Harris in Back Matter
- Hidden Belize 2 Ed: Including Tikal, Copan and the Cayes by Catherine O'Neal on page 238
- Hidden Highways Northern California: Discover Your Own Road to the Unexpected (Hidden Travel) by Ray Riegert in Back Matter
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