Our author, a longtime resident of Central America, hits all the highlights, from Lake Atitlán to the Pacific coast. He's checked out all of Guatemala's fascinating regions, has visited the best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; in-depth coverage of Maya archeological sites; extensive information about outdoor activities and hard-to-reach natural areas; and advice on planning country-wide itineraries. Frommer's Guatemala includes several pages of accurate, detailed maps, as well as all of the information you need to plan a successful trip.