Lonely Planet Guides Central America on a Shoestring - 6th Edition

Scale Mayan ruins, sunbathe on palm-fringed shores and chill out in the shade of a volcano—explore Central America on a budget with this guide. Author: Robert Reid et al. Softcover; 788 pages; black-and-white maps and photos;. Lonely Planet Publications Pty. Ltd.; copyright 2007. Updated sixth edition provides customized itineraries, cross-referenced maps, candid local interviews and expanded coverage of Chiapas and the Yucatan. Written by experts who travel on your budget, this guide helps you go farther, stay longer and pay less on the journey of a lifetime. Explore it all with in-depth coverage of the seven Central American nations and Mexico's Yucatan and Chiapas. Find your way with more than 120 user-friendly maps and crucial border-crossing information. Rest easy with lodging and restaurant details that offer bang for your buck. Detailed history, culture and language sections keep you street-smart and clued-in. Learn how to extend your stay through volunteer and study opportunities. Do-it-yourself features help you put together an itinerary away from standard tourist attractions.