Peter Eltringham Bücher

The Rough Guide to Belize is the ultimate travel guide to this unique country, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions, from the beautiful, sun-washed cayes to the soaring Mayan pyramids. Discover Belize's highlights with stunning photography and extensive information on everything from the country's magnificent Barrier Reef - the longest in the Western Hemisphere - to its mist-shrouded jungles. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Belize, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best resorts, hotels, spas, and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Belize also features sections featuring Belize's splendid underwater life, plus its ancient Mayan pyramids and sites. Explore every corner of Belize with more user-friendly maps than any other guidebook. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Belize.

Corrugated by mountains and volcanoes, Central America extends from Mexico to South America, comprising seven nations on a narrowing isthmus. This region, known as Mesoamerica, has historically served as a meeting point for diverse landmasses, flora, fauna, and peoples. Its unique geography features humid rainforests alive with the sounds of wildlife, while the eastern regions are home to the dense swamp-jungles of Mosquitia, filled with mangroves and marine life. The coastline boasts beautiful beaches and active volcanoes stretching from Guatemala to Costa Rica. Once overshadowed by conflict, Central America is now experiencing a tourism renaissance, attracting a diverse range of visitors eager to explore its natural beauty. Costa Rica's national parks and Belize's barrier reef draw nature enthusiasts, while Guatemala showcases its rich indigenous heritage amid stunning landscapes. Though Panamá and Honduras are beginning to capitalize on their natural resources, Nicaragua and El Salvador remain underrated yet welcoming destinations with similar attractions. The region was home to advanced pre-Columbian cultures, particularly the Maya civilization, which thrived from 300 to 900 AD, known for its impressive city-states and achievements in science and art. In contrast, the Chibcha peoples in lower Costa Rica and Panamá left fewer monuments. Central America was "discovered" by the Spanish during Columbus's last voyage, markin

Průvodce Rough Guide po střední Americe je nejúplnější turistickou publikací věnovanou této fascinující oblasti. Najdete v něm: - Popis nejzajímavějších památek a lokalit, tepajícím centrem Panama City počínaje a ztracenými mayskými městy v tropické džungli konče. - Přesné informace o nejvhodnějších místech k ubytování, jídlu a zábavě, pro každý rozpočet. - Praktické rady pro veškeré aktivity - od pozorování fauny a flóry mlžného lesa až po potápění v karibské oblasti. - Aktuální informace o kultuře a politické situaci v každé ze sedmi uváděných středoamerických zemí, včetně historie a možností ekoturistiky. - Barevnou fotopřílohu. - Velmi přehledné mapy a plány všech regionů.