The Rough Guide to Guatemala: Travel Guide with eBook

by Rough Guides, Robert Savage, Iain Stewart

Overview

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Guatemala, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Guatemala travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
• Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
• Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
• Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
• Seasonal tips – when to go to Guatemala, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
• Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Lago de Atitlán, Maya textiles, Centro Histórico, Río Dulce, Quetzal, Volcán de Pacaya, Semana Santa, the Ixil Region, Antigua, Tikal, Ron Zacapa Centenario, rainforest wildlife, Lívingston, Semuc Champey, Mirador Basin
• Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
• Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Guatemala
• Language essentials – a handy Spanish, Maya dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
• Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Guatemala, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
• Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
• Coverage includes: Guatemala City, Antigua, El Quiché, Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango, the Pacific Coast, the Oriente and Izabal, Cobán and the Verapaces, Petén, Honduras

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835290675
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	02/04/2025
Series:	Rough Guide Main Series
Edition description:	8th ed.
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Robert Savage is a Yorkshire-born travel writer who now resides in St Petersburg, Florida, via way of Durham Universityunder the tutelage of Chancellor Bill Bryson and a ten-year stint in London. Robert authored guidebooks on Sheffield and Windsor, and contributed to The Guardian, Le Monde and Der Spiegel, before hopping the pond to embrace all things Floridian. You can find his works in the permanent collections of the British Library, and Oxford and Cambridge Universitylibraries. When he’s not on the road chasing a commission with his beloved corgi Rufus, you’ll find Robert cocktailing in London with his lifelong friends from the British
Guild of Travel Writers.

Iain Stewart has been visiting Guatemala since the early 1990s, when he spent an extended stay in the country at the tail end of a round-the-world trip. Since then, he has returned many times, and has written exclusively about the country and the Maya region for guidebooks, newspapers and magazines. He knows of no more beautiful place than the Guatemalan highlands, but lives close to the beach in Brighton, England.