The Central America isthmus is home to exuberant swathes of rainforest & a tapestry of cultures. Footprint`s 20th edition Central America Handbook will guide you from jungle-shrouded Mayan ruins, through ethereal cloud forests, to pristine, sun-soaked islands.
- Great coverage of the activities & sights in Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama
- Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from bohemian towns to stunning volcanoes
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Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape
- Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget
- Full-colour planning section to inspire & help you find the best experiences
- Personal recommendations from the author on everything from festivals & national parks, to kayaking & caving From kicking back on the tranquil shores of Lake Atitlan to marvelling at the Panama Canal, Footprint`s fully updated 20th edition will help you navigate this intoxicating destination..







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The Stormrider Surf Guide Central America & the Caribbean takes a journey through the wave-rich deserts, jungles & tropical islands sandwiched between North & South America. This region hosts some of the most fun & funky surf spots around, breaking in bath-warm water, immersed in a kaleidoscope of cultures & backdrops. Beautifully presented maps, photos & up-to-date, reliable surf information make this ” Stormrider Surf Guide” a must have item for any trip to Central America & the Caribbean. This guide

Includes:: detailed descriptions of the waves in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, The Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands, St Martin & St Barts, Barbuda & Antigua, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago. Surf forecasting information

Includes:: monthly swell & weather data, helping you decide on when to go, plus crucial travelling information from flights & accommodation to sightseeing & hazards. Integrated text, symbols & maps contain crucial, otherwise unavailable information.



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A general physical map providing an overview of the whole region, including southern & south-eastern USA. International borders are clearly shown &, within the larger states (USA, Mexico, Venezuela), also local state boundaries. Topography of the region is indicated by hill shading & selected spot heights, & further geographical information

Includes:: national parks & nature reserves, salt lakes & flats, swamps, active volcanoes, mountain passes, coral reefs, waterfalls & dams, etc. Main roads & railways are shown, as well as navigable canals, ports & airports, etc. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 5

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Central America & the Caribbean at 1:6, 000, 000 from Cartographia, showing both physical geography & political boundaries, with an enlargement for the Panama Canal, plus flags, coats of arms, population & area for all the countries. Coverage

Includes:: the southern US states around the Gulf of Mexico, extending north to Memphis TN, & in South America western Venezuela with Caracas & Columbia south to Medellin. The map shows country boundaries & within Mexico & USA also state borders. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with relief shading & plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks & volcanoes with heights, etc. In coastal waters coral reefs are marked. The map shows the network or main roads & railway lines; principal airports & sea ports are also marked. Symbols highlight UNESCO World Heritage sites & other archaeological remains. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 4° intervals. The index is on the reserve. Map legend

Includes:: English. The Panama Canal area is shown in greater detail on an enlargement at 1:500, 000. Under the map is a panel showing for each country its flag, coat of arms, area, population & the capital city, plus a list of dependencies (Anguilla, Aruba, etc.)



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Central America Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Central America on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with Costa Rica also shown separately 1:900, 000, plus several insets with street plans or enlargements of most visited towns, areas & archaeological sites, all annotated with tourist sights. The map divides the whole region north/south, with a good overlap; Costa Rica also presented in more detail at 1:900, 000 on a separate panel. Relief shading, spot heights & names of mountain ranges present the topography. National parks & other protected area are highlighted. Road network distinguishes between partially paved roads & dirt tracks, & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Numerous places of interest are prominently marked, with the main the Maya remains prominently highlighted. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Numerous insets provide enlargements & street plans of popular destinations, highlighting tourist sights. On the northern half of the map there are street plans of central Mérida, Campeche, Guatemala City & Antigua in Guatemala, enlargements for the Riviera Maya, Cancún’s beaches, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres & Lake Atitlán, plus detailed plans of archaeological sites at Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Copán, Tikal, Palenque & Uxmal. The southern side in addition to the more detailed map of Costa Rica also has a large inset with a street plan of central San José, an enlargement for the Monteverde region, plus a map of the Isla del Cocos.

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Attractive 73x 57cm wallmap of the region, from Guatemala & Belize to Panama. The familiar NGS cartography is here: different colours distinguish political boundaries & unobtrusive hill-shading shows the general relief. Selected peak heights are marked, & bathymetric tinting is applied to the sea areas, with some depths marked. Major roads, railways & oil pipelines are marked, rivers, lakes & highland ranges are named, & reefs & swamps are indicated. National parks & administrative regions are shown & small symbols depict airports, oil fields & ruins. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 3 ...

Central America, from Guatemala & Belize to Panama, on a wall map, size 73 x 56.5cm (30” x 22” approx), encapsulated version, published by the National Geographic Society in their traditional classic style: light coloured base with country boundaries in different colours. Topography of the region is shown by light relief shading with names of mountain ranges. Peak heights are given in metres. Graphic show swamps, seasonal lakes, plus coral reefs. Country boundaries are highlighted & different colours; internal administrative borders & names of provinces are also included. The map shows the network of main road & rail connections, as well as domestic airports. National parks are highlighted, & the map indicates locations of selected archaeological sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 3°.* This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation. ...

Central America, from Guatemala & Belize to Panama, on a wall map, size 73 x 56.5cm (30” x 22” approx), paper version, published by the National Geographic Society in their traditional classic style: light coloured base with country boundaries in different colours. Topography of the region is shown by light relief shading with names of mountain ranges. Peak heights are given in metres. Graphic show swamps, seasonal lakes, plus coral reefs. Country boundaries are highlighted & different colours; internal administrative borders & names of provinces are also included. The map shows the network of main road & rail connections, as well as domestic airports. National parks are highlighted, & the map indicates locations of selected archaeological sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 3°.* This map is also available encapsulated. ...

Central America on a Budget 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 ...