Lonely Planet Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan (Paperback)

by Conner Gorry (Author), Danny Palmerlee (Author), Lucas Vidgen (Author) "'Something for everyone' might be the tagline here..." (more)
Key Phrases: Belize City, Guatemala City, San Pedro (more...)

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Product Description
Composed of Guatemala, Belize and a handful of Mexican states, La Ruta Maya inspires wanderlust with its traditional customs, phenominal Mayan sites, hedonistic beaches, superb diving and amazing wildlife. Whether you crave jungle-shrouded pyramids, adrenaline-pumping river trips or spectacular caves dripping with stalactites, our authoritative guide takes you deep into the heart of this exciting region.

• UNRAVEL THE PAST - written by an expert in the field, our chapter on ancient Mayan culture tells all • STAY ON TRACK - 128 user-friendly maps plus themed itineraries to help you plan the perfect journey • RELAX IN STYLE - from palapas to jungle ecolodges, accommodations to suit every budget and taste • TALK THE TALK - earn smiles from the locals with our handy Spanish and Mayan language chapter • GO BEYOND - in-depth coverage of the outstanding ruins of Copán in Honduras

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5 edition (November 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741040159
• ISBN-13: 978-1741040159
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #736,519 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Wouldn't Even Give it ONE Star..., December 9, 2004

By	Wendy Beitz "wendy casson" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is more than disappointing...
I used to have a lot of respect for Lonely Planet, as they took pride in sharing information for the average traveler about places that were usually off the beaten path.

However, I did not realize that they have stopped actually visiting these destinations.

I live on Caye Caulker, Belize.

The NEW book, which is their first reprint in over 4 years...has not been updated. They mention a grocery store that has been closed since 1999. They mention a deli that has been closed since 2000. The do NOT mention one new business....besides one restaurant. It is obvious Lonely Planet did not send one writer to Caye Caulker, Belize.

If they didn't take time to visit Caye Caulker ONCE in over 4 years, I can only assume the rest of the book is absolute garbage as well.

For a real Travel Book for Belize, check out Rough Guide by Peter Eltringham. He actually sends scouts out to every location before he visits. He does this to ensure that every place has a fair shot...and that they write about a real experience, not one based on a hotel or restaurant putting on a show for a known writer. Peter's writers do not announce they are writers.

That is what a real travel book should be.

Lonely Planet needs to quit relying on their name to sell books. Their information is completely outdated, and not worth your money.

Wendy Casson
www.belizecayecaulker.net

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great for Guatamala and Southern Mexico, but....., August 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan (Paperback)

If your travel are solely to Guatemala and the Yucatan this guide is for you. But if your planning on traveling in Belize (Central America's best country) this guide seriously lacks in Belizian facts and data. That is why I only gave it 2 stars. I would guess if your going to Guatamala or the Yucatan the book is spectacular but for Belize there are many better guides.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly out of date, January 23, 2004

By	Nina (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan (Paperback)

I'm normally a big fan of the lonely planet books - but this book was hopeless. Belize phone extensions changed 2 years ago, so every phone number is the entire book is incorrect. All the bus schedules and bus companies are out of date. Suggested accommodation costs are off by a factor of 30% or more. Whilst it is inevitable that some things will have changed since publication, the information in this book is so inaccurate it makes me wonder if the travel writers even visited many of the places they are writing about. I wish I had read the reviews before I bought this book. Take our advice, buy a different book.