Belize

by John Noble, Susan Forsyth, Lonely Planet

Weave your way through jungle rivers to the haunting sound of howler monkeys, escape the 21st century at Lamanai’s millennia-old Maya ruins, dive deep with technicolor marine life at spectacular Glover’s Reef or just kick back with a fruity rum punch. Whatever adventures you have in mind, this comprehensive guide will take you deep into the heart of Belize.

Step Back In Time – written by an expert in the field, our chapter on ancient Maya culture unravels the past.

Plan Your Trip – inspiring island-hopping and touring itineraries, insider tips and over 30 maps.

Rest Easy on any budget with our comprehensive accommodations listings, from beachside shacks to jungle lodges.

Be Inspired/ – discover the adrenaline junkie in you with details on the best outdoor activities, including scuba diving and river-tubing.

Go Beyond with our excursions to Tikal and Flores, Guatemala.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference, American

260 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

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Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think maybe I should wait until after I get back from our trip to Belize to rate it. maybe all the information in it is complete BS! 🤔 It did, however get me very excited about it.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to get the 2019 version of the LP Belize at the library and to be able to bring it with me on my Belize trip last November. I found myself consulting it a lot even though we were on a guided tour for most of the trip. It was quite handy for restaurant recommendations, info about specific Mayan ruins, and for background info on history, culture, and languages.

[Peder · Rating 4 out of 5]

spending a lot of time reading this now that I'm living in Belize. info on Corozal and Punta Gorda was right on, with more destinations to come. I was happy to find out one of the authors is a friend of a friend. it's a small world out there, time to go see it

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful, although my friend who lives locally did mention that it isn't up to date anymore.

[Cell]

有興趣的地點：瑪雅遺跡（Caracol、Lamanai、Altun Ha、Cahal Pech，雖然最著名的是在墨西哥）、藍洞
主要轉機地點：美國（1次）
主要語言：英文
目前（2024/02）還是邦交國
犯罪率相當高（墨西哥可能略佳）而需跟團，然而團很難找

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Needs an update as this one was published in 2016, and some things have changed, especially after Covid. Otherwise, I appreciated the way the book is set up, with an extensive 48-page overview (Plan your Trip) and then region by region details. Good maps that are essential in a country where road signs are ambiguous and rare, and cell phone service is spotty at best. There are a lot of cultural, historic, and natural facts packed into this book, along with recommendations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, sights and activities.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

My new favorite travel hack is to get guidebooks from the library. I actually brought this one on the trip. 😅 It was helpful to have! Btw the sub reddit for Belize is excellent for little questions about the country.

[Amber Marello · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was very informational

[Guillaume Dechamplain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used it for a travel in 2019. It's use was minimal because i didn't had time to really read it and research it. But it is another good guide from lonely planet.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Older guide that needs to be updated.

[Ron S · Rating 2 out of 5]

The vibe is chill: I get it. I don't need to be told over and over again in a guide that I'd prefer tell me more.

[Donovan Mattole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always loved the Lonely Planet guidebooks and this one didn't disappoint. Highly recommend!

[JC Cornell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love these travel guides. Never go to a new country without reading these first.

[JACOB JARZABEK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of useful info that is easier to find in this book than searching online.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonely Planet guides are the best, in my limited travel experience. We used this guide to plan our Belize trip. I love the interactive links. I learned so much about Belize.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always like to read/reference a number of travel guides together. This guide has some great touches like town and city maps showing key features like bus stations, lodging, sites and so on. It is well organized by districts and smaller areas within them. Its a good mat of detail on activities in addition to eating, travel, and lodging options.

[Beth · Rating 1 out of 5]

This guidebook is terrible! There's so little information about how to get from one place to another. Simply saying that the country is quite small and it will never take you long to get from one place to another is not helping me plan my trip!

[Kim Lanza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lonely Planet continues to be my most reliable source for planning a trip. Since they do not update every year, it is sometimes necessary to manage with an older edition. It is still the most comprehensive resource though.

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Missing a couple of accommodations, some prices are outdated, some attractions did not receive the attention they would deserve in my opinion.

But all in all a very helpful guide for preparing your trip to this beautiful country.

[KT · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the country, though rather optimistic regarding which wildlife one might spot. Sure, animal X has been spotted there once does technically mean that one could see animal X at this park, but not very likely.

[nicole]

yay Belize!

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book definitely helped on my trip. It's not stellar reading, but it's not supposed to be. It is full of maps, ideas and little things that are really helpful to know.

[Tracey]

Yes, another guidebook for an upcoming trip. Planning is half the fun!

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as in-depth as Ciara's Moon book for Belize, but was good backup for confirmation of details. Also had really great maps. Love the little box-stories about various parts of Belizean culture!

[Cristine Mermaid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information, helpful hints, beautiful picture! Stayed up late at night to plan and plot for my Belize trip this March.