Dig into history along the Ruta Maya, zip through the rain forest canopy or spend the day searching out that perfect hammock spot by the beach. Adventures are born every day in Central America. And this comprehensive guide - with expanded Yucatan and Chiapas coverage - gives you the tools to avoid spending an arm and a leg on the journey of a lifetime. Explore More - expanded do-it-yourself features help you create your own adventure beyond the 'Gringo Trail.' Get Lost - detailed language and cultural coverage and more than 120 maps means you'll never get lost...unless you want to. Immerse Yourself - volunteer as a game warden, study Spanish, or simply learn how to extend your stay. Culture Club - candid local interviews reveal the true nature and spirit of the isthmus' No. 1 natural resource - its people. ALL NEW Highlights &amp; Planning Sections Cutomized Itineraries Snapshot Coverage Responsible Travel Tips Cross-referenced Maps

Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring

Travel

Symington, Andy

McCarthy, Carolyn

Reid, Robert

Vidgen, Lucas

Firestone, Matthew D

Attwooll, Jolyon

Travel Writing

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet knows Nicaragua. This 2nd edition helps you build the perfect itinerary, whether it includes climbing a volcano on the Isla de Ometepe, strolling through colonial Granada and Leon, drinking organic coffee at sunrise on a cooperative farm, or watching perfect waves crash onto an empty beach. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Nicaraguans weigh in on their favorite towns, bars, sunset views and more Comprehensive and cross-referenced chapter on outdoor adventures Unique Green Index and Green Nicaragua chapter make ecofriendly travel easy

Nicaragua (inglés) (Lonely Planet)

Skolnick, Adam

Central America

GeoPlaneta

With a Lonely Planet guidebook you’ll get the best out of your Guatemala trip. Our 4th edition will take you to the best street markets in Chichicastenango, through the radiant Maya ruins of Tikal, paragliding over Lago de Atitlán and to the colonial splendor of Antigua. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In this Guide: Tailored itineraries to help you plan your trip Color highlights chapter showcasing the top sights and activities Unique Green Index makes ecofriendly travel that much easier

Guatemala (inglés) (Lonely Planet Guatemala)

Schechter, Daniel C

Caribbean

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Lucas Vidgen and Daniel C Schechter.
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Guatemala 5 (inglés) (Lonely Planet Travel Guide)

Politics & Social Sciences

Anthropology

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 
Lonely Planet Chile &amp; Easter Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Museum-hop in Barrio Bellas Artes, kayak down the calm Rio Serrano, or marvel at the strikingly enigmatic moai of Easter Island; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chile and Easter Island and begin your journey now! 
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. 
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet Chile & Easter Island (Travel Guide)

Carillet, Jean-Bernard

Raub,Kevin

Benchwick, Greg

LONELY, PLANET

Australia & South Pacific

#1 best-selling guide to Argentina* 
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sandra Bao, Gregor Clark, Carolyn Marie McCarthy, Andrew Symington and Lucas Vidgen 
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. 
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Argentina 9 (inglés) (Travel Guide)

Clark, Andy

Bao, Sandra

South America

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Color maps and images throughout </li>
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sandra Bao. 
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. 
*Best-selling guide to Mexico. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA.

Mexico 14 (inglés) (Lonely Planet Travel Guide)

Quintero, Josephine

Butler, Stuart

Armstrong, Kate

Noble, John

Masters, Tom

STEWART, IAIN

Hecht, John

Kohn, Beth

Mexico

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 
Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel &amp; the Yucatan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Chichen Itza's massive El Castilo pyramid, swim in a cenote, and party in a steamy Caribbean cantina in Merida; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatanand begin your journey now! 
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Color maps and images throughout </li>
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Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots </li>
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Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices </li>
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Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss </li>
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Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, history, art, literature, Maya heritage, landscapes, wildlife, customs and etiquette </li>
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Over 30 maps </li>
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Covers Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Isla Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and the Southern Caribbean Coast, Yucatan State, Chichen Itza, Campeche, Chiapasand more </li>
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, John Hecht, Lucas Vidgen. 
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan (Regional Guide)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher 
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Color maps and images throughout </li>
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Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices </li>
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Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss </li>
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Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, cuisine, ancient ruins, culture, arts, landscapes, nature, customs, etiquette </li>
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Over 120 maps </li>
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Covers Mexico City, Veracruz, Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Central Pacific Coast, Tijuana, the Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico, Baja California, Northern Central Highlandsand more </li>
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, John Noble, Kate Armstrong, Stuart Butler, John Hecht, Anna Kaminski, Tom Masters, Josephine Quintero, Brendan Sainsbury, Andy Symington, Phillip Tang, Lucas Vidgen 
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Lonely Planet Mexico (Travel Guide)

Sainsbury, Brendan

Kaminski, Anna

Tang, Phillip

#1 best-selling guide to Central America * 
Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Scale the Maya temples of Tikal, surf the smoothest and most uncrowded waves in Latin America, or explore the colonial charms of Granada; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Central America and begin your journey now! 
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Color maps and images throughout </li>
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Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests </li>
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Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots </li>
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Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices </li>
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Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss </li>
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Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, music, cuisine, sports, wildlife, environment, architecture, literature, cinema, current events </li>
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Over 90 maps </li>
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Covers Mexico's YucatÃ?Â¡n &amp; Chiapas, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and more </li>
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The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. 
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. 
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. 
*Best-selling guide to Central America. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA

Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring (Multi Country Guide)

Harding, Paul

Fallon, Steve

Vorhees, Mara

Spurling, Tom

Gleeson, Bridget

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