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Central America
Central America
2nd Edition
by Nicholas Gill, Eliot Greenspan,
Charlie O’Malley & Jisel Perilla
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CONTENTS
List of Maps
vii
1
THE BEST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
1
The Most Unforgettable Travel
Experiences 1
The Best Small Towns & Villages 3
The Best Beaches 4
The Best Outdoor Adventures 5
The Most Intriguing Historical
Sites 6
The Best Museums & Churches 7
The Best Small & Moderately
Priced Hotels 8
The Best Luxury Hotels
& Ecolodges 9
The Best Local Dining
Experiences 11
The Best Markets & Shops 12
The Best of Central America
Online 13
2
CENTRAL AMERICA IN DEPTH
15
Central America in
2 Weeks or More 15
BELIZE, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS &
EL SALVADOR IN 2 WEEKS
18
NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA & PANAMA
IN 2 WEEKS
18
Central America Past & Present 20
MAYA HISTORY
21
A Central American Cultural
Overview 40
THE GARIFUNA
42
ETIQUETTE TIPS
49
The Lay of the Land 50
Eating & Drinking in
Central America 52
3
PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO
CENTRAL AMERICA
55
When to Go 55
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
56
Entry Requirements 58
Getting There & Getting Around 61
Money & Costs 67
Health 69
Crime & Safety 71
Specialized Travel Resources 72
Sustainable Tourism 74
IT’S EASY BEING GREEN
75
Special-Interest & Escorted Trips 76
Staying Connected 80
Tips on Accommodations 81
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