Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.

One for the Road: Moon Guatemala

by Kelly Amabile (RSS feed) on Oct 9th 2007 at 11:10AM

Has Grant's alert about cheap fares to Guatemala got ya thinking about planning a spontaneous getaway? Or maybe you want to expand your travels beyond Guatemala City and the old capital of Antiqua and spend a week or more exploring the scenic wonders of this magical country?

Consider picking up a copy of Moon's guide to Guatemala to throw in your pack. The second edition of this handy guide has just hit bookstores. The first two places covered in the book are the ones mentioned here already, but it then goes on to provide equal attention to El Oriente and Izabal, Las Verapaces, Peten, the Western Highlands and the Pacific Coast regions. Special sections include background about the Mayan culture and tips for those who love bird-watching or adventure hiking.

The 480-page book was written by Al Argueta, a Texas-based photographer of Guatemalan decent who lived there for two years and has explored much of the country. His passion for the joys of this nation can be sensed throughout the book. Be sure to check it out before making your own visit to discover Guatemala.

Filed under: Guatemala, Books, One for the Road

Search Travel Deals

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Heidi Mar 7th 2008 1:25PM

Hey,

I have a great link for a video profile on a photographer and travel writer who has just finished a new travel guidebook called Moon: Guatemala. His name is Al Argueta and he is a child of Guatemalan parents and has spent much of his life in that country. He currently works and resides in Round Rock, Texas, right outside of the capital city of Austin. Here is a link to the video from the website of the show Docubloggers on the PBS station KLRU in Austin, Texas. Enjoy!

www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=239

or

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0ZSOYAH4M&eurl=http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=239

-Heidi

Al Argueta Oct 10th 2007 12:10AM

You can find it on amazon.com along with the author's helpful updates:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1598800574/ref=nosim/moontravelhandbo/002-3020545-4540815

Add your comments

Your comments:

Remember me

E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment

Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.

To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.