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Guatemala - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Russell Maddicks author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Kuperard

Publishing:27th Feb '25

£10.99

This title is due to be published on 27th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Guatemala - Culture Smart! cover

Regular travel guides provide sightseeing info, accommodation listings and prices, all of which are freely available online and susceptible to Covid-related travel restrictions. Culture Smart! guides, however, focus on the people, their history, culture, traditions, and etiquette-information that is not readily available online from any single source, and make for an insightful and valuable read whether on the road or at home.

Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Don't just see the sights get to know the people.

The largest and most populous Central American country, Guatemala is a land of contrasts and contradictions. It offers great physical beauty alongside ancient Mayan ruins and a conglomeration of diverse peoples and cultures. It is also unique in Central America in that more than half its population is of Mayan Indian origin. Today the country reflects a combination of ancient Mayan heritage, Spanish colonialism, and modern Western influences, mainly from the United States.

Culture Smart! Guatemala introduces you to the complexities of Guatemalan society and shows how history has shaped the values and attitudes you will encounter. It describes different aspects of Guatemalan life, from festivals and cuisine to socializing and doing business. This new and updated edition provides key insights into the minds and hearts of Guatemalans today and offers practical advice on how to make the most of your time while being a savvy and considerate guest.

Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries,"

- Global Travel

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world,"

- New York Times

"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas,"

- Observer

"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers,"

- Sunday Times Travel

"...as useful as they are entertaining,"

- Easy Jet Magazine

ISBN: 9781787023635

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

200 pages

2nd edition