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Guatemala: Adventures in Nature
Summary of Guatemala: Adventures in Nature
Guatemala is one of the world's last great
travel bargains. Exotic, inexpensive,
accessible, gorgeous, and full of unexpected
delights, this Central American country is
described in literate prose and painstaking
detail by Richard Mahler, who crisscrossed
Guatemala 13 times in researching his guidebook.
Oriented toward the traveler eager to experience
Guatemala's awesome natural beauty and unique
cultural gifts, Guatemala: Adventures in
Nature pays particular attention to the
nation's rich Maya heritage, extensive national
parks, and colorful Spanish colonial traditions.
Special sections are devoted to the world-famous
ruins at Tikal, the charming former capital of
Antigua, and the picturesque Lake Atitlán
district. A separate chapter describes
Guatemala's excellent Spanish schools and and
such unusual activities as volcano climbing and
back-strap weaving. Thousands of satisfied
readers have championed this as the best
handbook for touring Guatemala. Published in
1999 by John Muir Publications, this 362-page
guide contains scores of maps and photos.
Purchase Guatemala: Adventures in Nature.
Excerpt from Guatemala: Adventures in Nature
Every traveler planning a trip to Guatemala will
almost certainly be asked at least once some
variation of this question: "Aren't you
concerned about safety, what with all the
political repression and civil unrest down
there?" This is a fair inquiry, given
Guatemala's appalling human rights record and
its history of horrific political repression.
Fortunately, the level of political violence has
been reduced sharply in recent years. In 1996,
sweeping peace accords were signed that formally
ended 36 years of civil war. [p. 4]
Reviews of Guatemala: Adventures in Nature
"Highly recommended for independent
nature-oriented travelers... The only guide to
provide details on Guatemalan parks."
-Bookwatch
"A thorough guide to Guatemala in general and to
the country's beaches, forests, and mountains in
particular."
-Los Angeles Times
"A guide for touring [Guatemala] with an eye
toward enjoying its plentiful natural wonders.
Other attractions are fully covered... and there
are several pages of inviting color
photographs."
-Newsday
"Extensive listings of tours, protected areas,
and conservation groups."
-Steve Wilson, Big World magazine
"Mahler examines conservation and responsible
tourism in Guatemala while providing the
necessary details on travel."
-Ron Mader, El Planeta Platica
"Describes [Guatemala's] ecology, tropical
jungles, whitewater rivers, pine forests, and
coral reefs, along with skyscrapers, Spanish
colonial cathedrals, and ancient Maya cities."
-Madelyn Merwin, syndicated columnist
"Focuses on the natural environment, including
information on parks, rainforests, nature tours,
outdoor activities as well as on Mayan sites."
-Kathy Widing, Transitions Abroad magazine
"A thoughtful guide that offers advice on what's
worthwhile and what's not... Mahler has done an
excellent job of preparing you to get the most
out of your visit."
-Jack Reber, San Diego Union-Tribune
"Worth reading... Offers a comprehensive range of
practical information, critical judgments, and
useful recommendations... Especially useful."
-Jack Adler, columnist
"Mahler does a thorough job of tracing the
country's history and culture, and pointing out
everything from the best cheap restaurants to
the most reliable transportation."
-Larry Nager, Cincinnati Enquirer
"Recommended... A comprehensive travel guide to
this up-and-coming destination."
-Tim Johnson, Miami Herald
"A good guidebook... We were served well by
Guatemala: A Natural Destination."
-Jerry Minnich, Madison (Wisconsin) Isthmus
"A wonderful book! We recommend it highly!"
-Antigua (Guatemala) Revue
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