Lonely Planet Central America
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Lonely Planet Central America
Lonely Planet Central America
Lonely Planet's Central America is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all that Central America has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wonder at the Mayan Palenque in Mexico, delve into Panama City, and relax in the Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Central America Travel Guide:
What's NEW in this edition?
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak.
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
Eating and drinking in Central America - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try.
Central America's beaches - whether you're looking for relaxation or activities, we break down the best beaches to visit and provide safety information.
Colour maps and images throughout.
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics.
Over 100 maps.
Covers Mexico's Yucatan and Chiapas, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Central America, our most comprehensive guide to Central America, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.
Visiting Central America for a week or less? Lonely Planet's Pocket Mexico City guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the city's can't-miss experiences.
Looking for just the highlights? Check out Lonely Planet's Best of Central America, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)
Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges.
Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews.
Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience.
Seamlessly flip between pages.
Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash.
Embedded links to recommendations' websites.
Zoom-in maps and images.
Built-in dictionary for quick referencing.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
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Series: Travel Guide
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788684347
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 October 2025
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Edition: 11th edition
Illustration: 100 Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 525g
Pages: 664
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