The best-selling guide to Central America. Discover amazing experiences Inspirational images & a new planning section will help you unlock the perfect trip. Go further on your budget We have found the best value for any budget so you can plan the trip you really want. Get off the beaten track Easy-to-use maps help you discover the highlights & hidden gems that will make your trip unique. Special Features, All new Off the Beaten Track itinerary, Illustrated maps of Tikal & Chichen Itza, Packed with activities like hiking, rafting & surfing. You can trust us. Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is. ...

Dig into history along the Ruta Maya, zip through the rain forest canopy or spend the day searching out that perfect hammock spot by the beach. Adventures are born every day in Central America. & this comprehensive guide
- with expanded Yucatan & Chiapas coverage
- gives you the tools to avoid spending an arm & a leg on the journey of a lifetime.
Explore More
- expanded do-it-yourself features help you create your own adventure beyond the ' Gringo Trail.'
Get Lost
- detailed language & cultural coverage & more than 120 maps means you'll never get lost...unless you want to.
Immerse Yourself
- volunteer as a game warden, study Spanish, or simply learn how to extend your stay.
Culture Club
- candid local interviews reveal the true nature & spirit of the isthmus' No. 1 natural resource
- its people.
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Highlights & Planning Sections
Cutomized Itineraries
Snapshot Coverage
Responsible Travel Tips
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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Central America, including the whole of Mexico, with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Road network & railways are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, names of hill ranges, swamps, mangrove, seasonal rivers, etc. Internal administrative boundaries are also shown. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced roads & tracks, indicating locations of border crossings. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including UNESCO heritage sites, archaeological remains, national parks & nature reserves, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 2° & an index of place names. Map legend

Includes:: English.*” World Mapping Project”* is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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A practical guide covering jungle treks, Mayan ruins, dealing with bureaucracy & how the telephones work. The countries covered are Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua & Panama. About this series: Aimed at independent travellers, these practical & comprehensive budget guides are intelligent & exceptionally down-to-earth. Each title exhibits a clear individual style. Accommodation & places to eat are listed, & outline maps are included. ...

Central & East European Wildlife in the unique Wildlife Guide series by Bradt; focusing exclusively on the wildlife of selected regions & countries worldwide, exploring birds, mammals, insects, plants, habitats, geology, conservation, hikes & top bird-watching sites. Each title in the series is an ideal introduction to the wildlife of the destination & an ideal visitors’ souvenir. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. An introductory section gives a wildlife overview of the destination, human history, national parks & other protected areas & alien invasion. Further initial chapters cover The Land & habitats, with detailed information on geography & geology, the history of the l&, climate & weather, the coast, forests, lakes & rivers & alpine & sub-alpine climates. Individual animal groups – Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Freshwater Fish, Invertebrates & Plants & Fungi – have dedicated chapters, & detailed descriptions of the animals are accompanied by colour photographs, aiding identification. Inset boxes throughout the text also provide detailed examination of a particular species or notable feature about the indigenous wildlife. A Where to Go chapter at the end of each guide provides details of the destination’s national parks & protected areas, activities, wildlife hotspots & practical planning & travel information, including local transport & accommodation. ...

Northern Norway from Bodø to the Lofoten Islands at 1:415, 000 in a series indexed, double-sided regional road maps from the Norstedts Kartforlaget presenting the country on five maps at scales varying from 1:275, 000 to 1:440, 000. Topography is indicated by relief shading, with colouring for forested areas & boundaries of Norway’s numerous national parks. Road network highlights National Tourist Routes & indicates roads not suitable for caravans. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Railway lines are shown with stations & local airports are marked. The maps also show main shipping routes along the country’s coastline. Symbols show locations of tourist cabins, campsites, tourist information offices, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Western & Central USA on a double-sided indexed map with coverage extending westwards from Lake Michigan & the eastern boundaries of Illinois & Mississippi. State borders are prominently marked. Road network stresses the interstate highways, showing interchanges with their numbers. Numbering for state highways & smaller roads is also very clearly presented. Driving distances are shown on main routes. Topography is indicated by colouring for national/state parks & other protected areas. Also marked are Indian Reservation areas & restricted entry military zones. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1 ...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information for the Central Asian countries of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan, plus the southernmost part of Kazakhstan between Almaty & Qyzylorda. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area ...

Central Asia 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 ...

Gizi Map coverage of Central Asia at 1:1, 750, 000 is available either in a geographical version or in a road edition &



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