Short description
Get off the Gringo trail with this informed and off beat guide to wild side. Features candid local interviews, awesome maps and expanded itineries.
Long description
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 & Planning Sections Cutomized Itineraries Snapshot Coverage Responsible Travel Tips Cross-referenced Maps
Review
For sheer global reach and dogged research, attention must be paid to Lonely Planet...' --Los Angeles Times, February 2, 2003