Roughly speaking, this is the guide you need to Central America on a budget
2009-02-19
This book covers just about everything you will be likely to need to know. Breathtaking Mayan ruins in Honduras? Yes! Horse racing in Guatemala? That too! Volcanoes in Costa Rica? Yes!
You will fine all these and much more in the The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget.
This guide is jammed full of ideas for you, if you are planning to take a trip to the Central America region. And the main thrust of the book (the clue is in the title!) is how to enjoy the region for less than you might expect.
Travel by chicken bus and you can find yourself experiencing and enjoying a wide variety of diverse cultures. Check out the gorgeous landscapes, the colourful festivals that make up this most enchanting and beautiful region.
The books covers Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. The publishers claim: “This guide gives more than just the bog standard info on budget travel. The book is peppered with ‘Treat Yourself’ boxes including all-you-can-eat-and-drink champagne brunches or luxurious eco-resorts.
“You’ll also find intriguing fact boxes on the culture, history and people of these fascinating countries; did you know that the 1969 war between Honduras and El Salvador broke out over a game of football?”
The book also explains where you can explore the wildlife on the Caribbean coast, check out wonderful beaches and see some fascinating jungles.
It also provides a highly useful and mouthwatering Rough food and drink round u, with current prices:
Panama: Ceviche de corvine (traditional fish dish) - $3-4, Beer - $1.50
Costa Rica: Casado (typical meal consisting of rice, beans, fried plantain bananas, salad, a tortilla and meat) - $3-5, Beer $1.75
Nicaragua: Comida tipica (typical Nigaraguan cuisine) - $2-4, Beer - $1
It also details Outdoor Activities such as: Volcano hopping, Costa Rica
Rafting, Panama Hiking, Nicaragua.
The Daily Express liked the guide pointing out that it is:
“Jam-packed with essential information for the budget-conscious traveller”
The Daily Telegraph was equally impressed, saying:
"Essential reading for anyone planning a trip to South-East Asia"
The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget – NEW, RRP: £15.99, ISBN 9781858288048
