Pamplona/ Iruña on an indexed street plan at 1:9, 200 from Telstar Distrimapas, Spain’s leading publisher of city maps, plus an indexed road map of the Navarra province with suggestions for five sightseeing routes. On one side is an indexed street plan of the city indicating locations of car parks, taxi ranks, petrol stations, etc., with main public buildings & places interest clearly named. On the reverse is an indexed road map of the Navarra province at 1:300, 000 with altitude colouring to show the topography & symbols highlighting various places of interest. (Please note: road network may not necessarily be up to date). Also provided are descriptions, in Spanish only, of five sightseeing routes in the province. ...

Pan-Americana North Travel Atlas from ITMB in a handy A5, paperback format showing the course of the Pan-American Highway from its northern point in Prudhoe Bay in Alaska, across western Canada & USA & along the Pacific coast of Mexico & Central America, to Yaviza in southern Panama. Several city centre street plans are included. The atlas has the cartography of various ITMB country & regional maps, so scales vary. Maps for the US & Canadian parts of the route are at 1:1, 500, 000 for Alaska & Yukon, 1:900, 000 for British Columbia, & 1:1, 000, 000 for Washington State, Oregon & California. Street plan for that part of the route cover Whitehorse AK, Watson Lake, Victoria & Vancouver in Canada, plus Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego on the Pacific coast of US. Mexico is covered at 1:1, 000, 000 & the Central American states at a slightly smaller scale of 1:1, 100, 000, with an enlargement for the Panama Canal Zone & accompanying street plans of Ensenada, La Paz, Mexicali, San Jose del Cabo, & Tijuana in Mexico; no plans of Central American cities are included. The countryside surrounding the Pan-American Highway in presented on mapping with altitude colouring; heights are given in metres within Canada, Mexico & Central America, & in feet in the US. On mapping of Alaska/ Yukon, Mexico & the Central American countries locations of petrol stations are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest. Some of the sections have latitude & longitude lines, & the atlas is indexed. The size of street plans varies from two pages for the larger US & Canadian cities, to smaller half- or quarter-page insets elsewhere. All highlight selected accommodation and/or other facilities. ...

Panama on an indexed, double-sided map from ITMB, printed on waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with large, clear street plan of central Panama City highlighting various places of interest & tourist facilities, including 18 selected hotels. The map divides the country east/west, with some overlap between the two sides. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights & names of mountain ranges. Swaps, mangrove & salt marshes are marked, & national parks or protected areas & Indian Reserves highlighted. The map shows the country ...

Panama in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Panama in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

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Panama at 1:500, 000 on a double-sided indexed map from Mapas Na Turismo with very clear presentation of the country’s topography, tourist information & enlargements for most visited areas. Excellent use of relief shading & altitude colouring gives an almost 3-D presentation of the terrain. National parks & other protected areas are clearly marked. Additional graphics indicate mangroves & yolillal palm tree swamps. Road network

Includes:: seasonal tracks & indicates driving distances on main routes & locations of fuel supplies. Places of interest are highlighted & various symbols also mark locations with tourist accommodation, beaches, surfing & diving sites, hot springs, etc. The map divides the country east/west with a very generous overlap between the sides &

Includes:: an index of localities. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10’ intervals. Map legend is in Spanish & English. Enlargements show the Panama Canal & Bocas del Toro Archipelago at 1:200, 000, with a further enlargement at 1:50, 000 of the Isla Barra Colorado within the Canal Zone.



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Panama in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Panama in the Living Abroad series from Moon, one of America’s leading travel publishers, covering a range of countries worldwide & offering practical guidance on residing away from home. Stylistically, Moon’s editorial style is strongly American in focus, often offering cultural insights & observations with an American audience in mind. However, each of the titles in the Living Abroad series has been comprehensively reviewed & researched by writers who have lived there, offering readers a knowledgeable insight into the destination. Each of the titles in the Living Abroad series is similarly arranged, allowing readers to identify the information they need easily. Individual titles serve as practical guides to the destination in addition to valuable companions while living abroad. A ‘welcome’ section profiles the country, introducing the reader to the destination, with details on social climate, history, government & economy, people & culture & planning your trip, including advice on what to bring, visas & passports, local transport & sample itineraries. The ‘ Daily Life’ section incorporates a range of practical information with useful guidance on making the move, housing considerations, language & education, health, employment, finance, communications & travel & transportation. Each chapter is presented with a series of headings & the most important things for visitors to consider. There is also a dedicated section dedicated to exploring the prime-living locations, often organised by city. An overview of the region is provided in addition to an overview map identifying the most desirable living locations; there is also further guidance on where to live, daily life & getting around. ...

Double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant map with a street plan of central Panama City & an enlargement of the Panama Canal region. The country is divided east/west, with a generous overlap between the two sides. Relief is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by hill-shading & spot heights. The map indicates forests, mangroves, swamps & coral reefs. Road detail emphasises the Pan-America Highway &

Includes:: primary & secondary roads & trails. Intermediate road distances are marked on main routes. Railways, sea ferries, airports & airstrips are marked, as well as the country’s internal administrative boundaries together with names of the provinces. The country’s various national parks & other types of protected area are marked, & symbols denote archeological sites & other sites of interest, ports, border crossings & fishing, diving & surfing sites. A UTM grid is printed on the map, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 20` intervals. An index lists the protected areas & a selection of towns, & the map is annotated with facts various localities & aspects of the country’s geography. The map

Includes:: a street plan of central Panama City, naming principal streets & districts, & highlighting various notable buildings, places of interest to visitors, embassies, hospitals & churches. There is a further enlargement of the historic heart
- San Felipe. The Panama Canal region is shown at 1:165, 000, indicating more places of interest, the shipping lane & the canal locks.




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