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Eco Travels in Guatemala

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Guatemala has a cultural and natural beauty that is world famous.

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Guatemala is situated at the northern end of the Central America. Enjoy your trip in the heart of the Mundo Maya.

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g Antigua
g Guatemala City
g Quezeltenango
g Panajachel

FEATURES

g Renewal of Life in Santiago Atitlan - Susan Hoffman
g Certifying Organic Coffee in Guatemala - Lisa Maldonado
g Trail Building in Selempim, Guatemala - Andrew Fleckner
g Colors of Chichicastenango - Dominic Hamilton
g Tourism and the Maya Biosphere - Sharon Flynn and Juan Carlos Bonilla
g Guatemala Struggles to Protect Maya Rain Forest - John Burnett
g Healing the Scarred Mayan Forests - Megan Epler Wood
g NGO Landscapes: Conservation in the Maya Biosphere Reserve - Juanita Sundberg
g Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve - Richard Mahler
g Conservation and Responsible Tourism - Richard Mahler
g Tikal's Well-Lit Place with Hammock Hooks - Greg Green
g Journey to the summit of Volcan San Pedro - Derek Parent

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b Welcome to Guatemala - Volker Poelzl
b Guatemala's Irresistible Volcanoes - Volker Poelzl
b Above the Clouds - Volker Poelzl

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The Republic of Guatemala is located in Central America bordered by Mexico to the northwest, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize and the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast.


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g Featured Titles: Guatemala Handbook | Central America Handbook | Animals and Plants of the Ancient Maya
g Bibliographies: Central America | Environment | Ecotourism
g Central American News Sources | Guatemala
g New Titles | Top Shelf


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What are recommended information sources for visitors?
Is there a map of protected areas?
What current work deserves kudos?

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