Central America is a slinky, seven-country combo that really knows how to pack a punch. It's a thrill ride from end to end, zipping across Mayan history, ancient ruins, wildlife and gurgling volcanoes. Discover the region's best beaches, jungles, mountaintops, bars and cantinas, and get your kicks without breaking the bank.
Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Central America Travel Guide: Scale Myan pyramids, worship the sun on palm-fringed shores and chill out in the shade of a smoldering volcano. Whatever your passion, Central America is jam-packed with possibilities. Written by experts who travel on your budget, this guide lets you go further, stay longer, and pay less for the adventure of a lifetime. The countries covered in this guide are: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, and also part of Mexico - Quintana Roo, the Yucatan, and Chiapas states EXPLORE IT ALL - in-depth coverage of all seven Central American nations, plus Mexico's Yucatan and Chiapas FIND YOUR WAY - 124 user-friendly maps plus detailed bus schedules and crucial border-crossing information REST EASY - lodging and restaurants that offer bang for your buck...plus the occasional splurge TALK THE TALK - comprehensive Language, Culture and Conduct sections keep you street-smart and clued-in
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