Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.Scenic routes to Maya ruins, volcanoes, and wildlife reservesRain forests, cloud forests, and stunning coral reefsNavigating the markets -- shopping for handwoven fabrics, jade and silver jewelry, ceramics, and wool rugsThe spectacular diving, plus snorkeling, sea kayaking, spelunking, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, and raftingWhere to stay and eat, no matter what your budgetJungle resorts, seaside villas, and colonial innsLocal cantinas, cabanas, steakhouses, and cafés with the freshest seafood and the spiciest Creole fareFresh, thorough, practical -- from writers you can trustCosts, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands13 pages of maps -- vacation itineraries, and moreImportant Contacts A to ZSmart Travel TipsFodor's ChoiceWhat's Where in Belize and GuatemalaPleasures & Pastimes, essential activitiesSpanish vocabularyBackground essaysComprehensive index Read Less