Adventures in Nature: Panama (Adventures in Nature Series) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Adventures in Nature: Panama highlights only the most interesting places and activities for adventure travelers. Author William Friar gives you vivid scenic descriptions-from the cool highlands to the lowland tropical forest-along with tips on getting around and a wide variety of accommodation options. You'll also find details on the country's conservation efforts and environmental challenges, with advice on how you can support local communities without damaging the environment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; illustrated edition edition (March 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566912407
• ISBN-13: 978-1566912402
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #706,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventures in Nature Pamana, March 20, 2002

By	Philip Clark Brittain (bloomington, indiana USA) - See all my reviews

Do not, repeat, do not go to Panama without this book. There is little of interest spared from this book. Mr Friar obviously has traveled the paths about which he writes, from the trails in the western highlands of Chrirqui to the bustling streets of Panama City. If he makes a comment such as 'your call', believe me be cautious. We just returned from a 10 day trip that included hiking some of the highland trails. We negotiated roads that should not be driven, and competed for space in streets barely wide enough for our rental van in San Felipe. We hiked trails that require athletic skill and wrestled our way through the market at Sal Si Puede.

The directions are impeccable, and food recommendations are excellent plus still quite current. If he does not write about something it is likely of little interest or non existent. Example: when we lived there from 1994-97, there was a nice artesan market at Stevens Circle at the foot of the canal commission headquarters. We wrongly thought Mr Friar missed it, however,it was not mentioned because it no longer exists. We found it has moved to just up the street from the YMCA on the way to the Bridge of the Americas.

Even as former residents, this book was a truly valuable guide to travel in this quite interesting little country.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guidebook to Panama, June 3, 2001

By A Customer

I have read this book and used it in my travels in Panama. It provides insight into the culture of the country that is only possible from an author who grew up there. This book covers the entire country and gives detailed information about accommodations,tours and everything you need to know to travel about the country with an emphasis on eco-tourism. Anyone visiting Panama will find this book invaluable. I have also read "Portrait of the Panama Canal" by this suthor and this new book is written in the same easy-to-read style. If you are going to Panama, take this book with you.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, July 24, 2001

By	Ron Mader "Planeta.com Founder" (Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

(Planeta.com Journal) - This insightful guidebook is based on the author's years spent roaming around the country every weekend. The book deftly summarizes conservation efforts in Panama and provides in-depth profiles of natural destinations throughout the country. The Panama Canal is a featured attraction and beautifully described in this book.