Central America category: 775 books

This is the story of exploration – Exploration in all the glory of isolation and starvation. There is something inexpressibly mournful in the detached sentences, entered by a weak and half-starved man in his journal. The absence of all attempt at description; the resigned, almost humble, way of...

This guide focuses on Acapulco and the coastal region south of that city. It is based on our comprehensive 500-page guide to Mexico's Pacific Coast. The Pacific coast of Mexico is a playground for active travelers. Warm waves and sunny skies attract the beach crowd with watersports, while volcanoes,...

This guide is drawn from our much larger guide to Mexico's Pacific Coast. It focuses on the Northern Pacific Coast primarily - Guayman and San Carsol, Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley, Chihuahua, Los Mochis, El Fuerte, the Copper Canyon, Creel, La Bufa. The extensive introduction covers all of...

This guide is drawn from our larger book on Mexico's Gulf Coast, but here we focus on the region of Veracruz, including Tuxpan, Papantla, Costa Esmeralsa, Tlacopaltan, Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Orizaba, Cordoba, San Andres Tuxtla and the town of Veracruz itself.  We travel to grow our Adventure Guides...

We travel to grow our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining...

Guatemala is a feast for explorers looking for new experiences. This fantastic guidebook takes you from fiery volcanoes to historic churches dating back to the 1600s. You can sail on Lake Atitlan raft on Rio Candelera hike to Maya ruins dive a barrier

I read the appropriate chapter before each port of call. The author gives you hints on problems you may face as well as encouraging you to see the important sights. I felt that with his guidance we didn't miss anything, and enjoyed the vacation spots much more. -- Judith Orlopp "This is a very quick...

Discover the mysterious and fascinating ways in which animals and plants—and people—interact with one another in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Author and naturalist Jack Ewing shares a wealth of observations and experiences, gathered from more than three decades of living in southwestern Costa...

* Color photographs and overview map * Compact, portable format * Handy trip-finder with categories such as snorkeling/scuba, multi-day backpacking, sea kayaking, indigenous culture, and archeological/historical interest Costa Rica is famous for its incredible biodiversity, which draws naturalists,...

Bursting with relevant and exciting information. --Booklist. "Highly recommended." --Library Journal. "The perfect companion for planning." --Rutgers Magazine. Color photos and maps throughout the guide. The author has lived in Nicaragua part-time for man

Intentional communities; regions; how to bank, invest, and buy real estate; people, places, and food, and much more... Are you an adventurer at heart? Wait, let me rephrase that - did you feel different after opening this book? Did you imagine a little ray of sunshine peeping through the clouds...

Braulio Carrillo National Park, Rara Avis Reserve, La Selva & Sarapiquí, Tortuguero National Park, Barra Colorado & Parismina, Puerto Limón, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo these are a few of the places to see along the Caribbean Coast. This guide tells you everything you need to know. Here are some review...

THINK YOU KNOW SPANISH? Think again! The moment you land in Nicaragua you will be bombarded with words, phrases, and sayings typical of the country's creative-minded inhabitants. What does it all mean? Come with us on a thrilling adventure through 200 of the most common expressions. And learn some...