Includes everything about budget travel through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama; accurate air bus and ferry routes and schedules; the best spots for scuba diving, wildlife watching, jungle trekking and language study; and a Spanish language guide.
Poised at the convergence of two continents, Central America lures the intrepid traveler with a centuries-old weave of unique cultural and environmental forces. Whether you aim to explore ancient Mayan temples or worship the sun on Caribbean shores, climb to the summit of a smoldering volcano or dive amid spectacular coral reefs, this indispensable guide is your ticket to affordable adventure.
- hundreds of options for saving money on the road
- the best spots for scuba diving, wildlife watching, jungle trekking and language study
- detailed coverage of the region's national parks and wildlife reserves
- up-to-date air, bus and ferry routes and schedules, including border information
- 110 detailed maps, encluding major Mayan archaeological sites