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Belize: Adventures in Nature
Summary of Belize: Adventures in Nature
In 1991, when Belize: Adventures in Nature was
first released by John Muir Publications, very
few guidebooks were available to the adventurous
traveler interested in exploring one of Central
America's most fascinating travel destinations.
Richard has since researched and written five
editions of this acclaimed book, which has sold
over 50,000 copies and received top
recommendations from Outside, Condé Nast
Traveler, and other magazines. Adventures in
Nature has benefited from Richard's 14 extended
trips to Belize and the input of such local
experts as photographers Tony Rath and Kevin
Schafer, as well as conservation activist Steele
Wotkyns. This 362-page edition was released in
1999 and is extensively illustrated.
Purchase Belize: Adventures in Nature.
Excerpt from Belize: Adventures in Nature
Perhaps the most obvious reason to visit Belize
is to be able to experience the natural beauty
and quiet ambiance of a relatively uncrowded and
little-developed subtropical destination.
Whereas 80 percent of the native forests of
Latin America have disappeared during the last
two centuries, in Belize the opposite is true:
nearly 65 percent of the original forest
remains, and in a largely undisturbed form. Here
you'll find hundreds of species of animals and
plants that have largely disappeared from most
of their original homes, yet are thriving in
Belize. Offshore, meanwhile, one of the world's
longest barrier reefs harbors exotic marine life
in an underwater paradise unparalleled in the
Western Hemisphere... [p. 1]
Reviews of Belize: Adventures in Nature
"If nothing else, pick up Belize: A Natural
Destination [for your trip]. It's the best guide
for both practical and historical information."
-Lisa Riblett and Kiki Yablon, Outside Magazine
"A fascinating and thorough guide to the
territory."
-Jerry Dunn, National Geographic Traveler
"Thoughtful and leisurely... Particularly strong
on the country's natural history."
-Coleman Andrews, Los Angeles Times
"Terrifically entertaining and informative; the
best handbook yet for visitors to Belize."
-Jon Carroll, San Francisco Chronicle
"At last, a travel book with a conscience.
Wonderfully done!"
-Phil Catalfo, New Age Magazine
"One of the best ecotourism guide books I have
ever used."
-Daniel Bernard, Just Go! magazine
"Indispensable... certainly the best Belize
travel book on the market."
-Audrey Tawa, Zoo Life magazine
"An excellent and enlightening guide, good for
those interested in the dynamic interplay
between conservation, ecology and tourism... It
is a guidebook those headed for Belize should
have, geared for travelers with a real spirit of
adventure."
-Le Anne Creech, Great Expeditions magazine
"Essential."
-Wildlife Conservation magazine
"While emphasizing nature-based travel, this
guide also provides a compendium on the nation's
geography, history, culture, recreational
services, food, lodging, and transportation."
-Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
"The best Belize guide for the eco-traveler."
-Lan Sluder, The Belize Review
"Recommended reading."
-Mike Lipske, Smithsonian
"Very readable, with lots more than just travel
tips... The bulk of the book is given over to
very useful information for travelers."
-Larry Nager, Cincinnati Enquirer
"For ecology and adventure-minded natural
history tourists, this guide's unique lure is
its coverage of Belize's virtually unvisited
interior."
-Pamela Robin Brandt, New York Daily News
"I haven't been to Belize... but I'd love to go
after perusing Belize: A Natural Destination."
-Moura Wolpert, Canadian Jewish News
"Very ecologically oriented... useful and
fact-filled... The authors are most at home
describing ecological wonders."
-Travel Books Worldwide
"The best guidebook to Belize... Highly
recommended."
-Destinations
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