Review
"For independent travelers on a budget, with an emphasis on whatever's hip, fun, or free."
- Associated Press

"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life."
- The Economist


Book Description
Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Central America is your comprehensive guide to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Our forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you need to navigate this quickly changing area. This edition boasts expanded coverage of local and indigenous culture, beaches, and the outdoors. More listings of Spanish schools and volunteer opportunities help travelers extend their stays, get involved, and make a difference. So, whether you'd rather explore the rich biodiversity of a mangrove reserve in Monterrico or converge on a sprawling Latin-style rodeo in Managua, Let's Go is the only guide you'll need.


From the Inside Flap
For forty-five years, Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.

Includes:
· Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, nightlife, and more
· Coverage of outdoor activities: national parks, ecotourism, beaches, and watersports
· Primers on cultural norms and listings of festivals throughout Central America
· Firsthand reports from solo travelers on extended stays, with updates on conservation efforts
· Thorough instructions on how to navigate complicated city bus systems
· Detailed maps of cities, towns, and the outdoors

Featuring Not-to-be-Missed Experiences

Cultural Connections
Merengue and salsa into the wee hours at Panama City's dance clubs.

Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals
Learn to scuba dive off the beaches of Honduras for next to nothing.

Off the Beaten Path
Hike to one of the world's most active volcanoes at Volcán Pacaya, Guatemala.

FROM THE PUBLISHER