Mayan pyramids, worship the sun on palm-fringed shores and chill out in the shade of a smoldering volcano. Whatever your passion, Central America is jam-packed with possibilities. Written by experts who travel on your budget, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for the adventure of a lifetime.

The countries covered in this guide are: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, and also part of Mexico - Quintana Roo, the Yucatán and Chiapas states.


EXPLORE IT ALL - in -depth coverage of all seven Central American nations, plus Mexico´s Yucatán and Chiapas.

FIND YOUR WAY - 120 user-friendly maps plus detailed bus schedules and crucial border-crossing information.

REST EASY - lodging and restaurants that offer bang for your buck...plus the occasional splurge!

TALK THE TALK - comprehensive Language, Culture and Conduct sections keep you street-smart and clued-in.