Belize - Understand & Survival (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand Belize, Belize Today, History, Ancient Maya, People of Belize, Rhythms of a Nation, Beyond Rice & Beans, Wild Things, Land & Environment, Survival Guide, Directory and Transportation chapters from Lonely Planet’s Belize guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, the Ancient Maya and music to flights, public transportation, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities.

• a comprehensive chapter on the Ancient Maya by Dr Allen J Christenson
• evidence there is eating beyond rice and beans
• details of Belize’s vast diversity of animal and plant species
• a rundown of the rhythms of Belize

Coverage includes: Understand Belize, Belize Today, History, Ancient Maya: Maya Cities as the Center of Creation, Maya Creation of Mankind, Maya Kingship and Maya Hieroglyphic Writing, The Maya Calendar and Counting System, People of Belize: Mestizo, Creoles, Maya, Garifuna and the Mennonites, Rhythms of a Nation: Punta & Punta Rock, Paranda, Brukdown, Kungo Muzik and Maya, Beyond Rice & Beans: Seafood, Meat & Poultry, Pastries, Maya Culinary Specialties, Garifuna Culinary Specialties, Mestizo Culinary Specialties and Drinks, Wild Things: Animals, Land Mammals, Marine Life, Reptiles, Birds, Plants, Coastal Forests, Tropical Broadleaf Forest and Pine & Savannah, Land & Environment: National Parks &, Protected Areas, Ecotourism, Deforestation and Energy Management, Survival Guide, Directory and Transportation.