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The Central America isthmus is home to exuberant swathes of rainforest and 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 and sights in Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama
- Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from bohemian towns to stunning volcanoes
- Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape
- Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
- Full-colour planning section to inspire and help you find the best experiences
- Personal recommendations from the author on everything from festivals and national parks, to kayaking and caving

From kicking back on the tranquil shores of Lake Atitlán to marvelling at the Panama Canal, Footprint´s fully updated 20th edition will help you navigate this intoxicating destination..

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1) Planning your trip 2) Southern Mexico 3) Belize 4) Guatemala 5) El Salvador 6) Honduras 7) Nicaragua 8) Costa Rica 9) Panama 10) Background 11) Practicalities 12) Footnotes

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Arghiris, Richard
Richard Arghiris is a freelance writer, journalist, blogger, and long-term traveler. He has been wandering the highways and unpaved back roads of Central America since 2003, contributing to a range of Footprint titles and a host of websites, magazines and newspapers, including The Independent, The Observer, Perceptive Travel and Intercontinental Cry. His blog, www.unseenamericas.com, features news reports, narrative journalism and street photography from the sketchy US-Mexico border to the teeming rainforests of Panama.

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