Guatemala - Understand Guatemala and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the Guatemala Today, History, Guatemalan Way of Life, Maya Heritage, Arts & Architecture, Land & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Guatemala guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, Maya heritage and landscapes to flights, pub-lic transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and les-bian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the myriad wildlife and landscapes of Guatemala
• info on Maya culture, from ancient pyramids to 21st-century practices
• full coverage of Guatemala’s history and current affairs
• details on the big arts and architecture impact of this little country

Coverage includes: Guatemala Today, History, Guatemalan Way of Life, Maya Heritage, Arts & Architecture, Land & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Lan-guage.