Let's Go Central America 9th Edition [Paperback]

Manuela Zoninsein (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 2004 | Series: Let's Go: Central America

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.

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"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

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For forty-five years, Let’s Go Travel Guideshave 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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Let's Go Publications; 9 edition (November 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312335598
• ISBN-13: 978-0312335595
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,878,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Lonely Planet, September 29, 2006

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This review is from: Let's Go Central America 9th Edition (Paperback)

Overall, Let's Go Central America was not as good of a guide book as the Lonely Planet counterpart. One, the book simply contains fewer maps, even in relatively big cities along the gringo trail. This makes it difficult to get around many cities (if depending solely on this book). Moreover, there were more inaccuracies concerning the location of restaurants, guesthouses, etc. than the lonely planet book. For example, in Granada, Nicaragua, we found that a restaurant was on a different street than the one stated in the book.

For most of the trip, we referred mostly to our Lonely Planet (which had superior maps - even though criticized by many) for the above reasons. We unloaded this thing in a used bookstore.