Always try to walk in a large group, or ask in the Inguat office in Panajachel if a police escort is available. In the more remote areas, where foreigners are a much rarer sight, attacks are extremely uncommon. volcanoes and steep hills ...
... Chicken buses One authentic piece of Latin American culture that you'll soon become familiar with is the “chicken bus”. Called “camionetas”, “colectivos” or simply “buses” (pronounced “boo-ses”) in Spanish, these contraptions are ...
US$58 Monkey Tail Inn Opposite Gunter's Dive Shop T2425 2781. Owned and run by the affable Tonya, these twelve rooms share two bathrooms and a kitchen. The small grocery shop on site which functions as a reception is open Mon–Sat ...
Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Nicaragua is equivalent to 87 printed pages.
Youcangeta goodfeelforit inthegroundsof the Selva Negra, where footpaths weavethrough thethick tropicalforest. Selva. Negra. North of Matagalpa, the SELVA NEGRA (US$2.50, US$5 if staying overnight)isastretchof darkblue ...
AIR. PASSES. AND. ROUND-THE-WORLD. TICKETS. If you intend to take in South America as part of a world trip, a round-the-world (RTW) ticket offers the greatest flexibility – and if your starting point is Australia or New Zealand, ...
Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.
The Rough Guide First-Time Latin America tells you everything you need to know before you go to Latin America, from visas and vaccinations to budgets and packing.
The Rough Guide to Central America gives unparalleled coverage to all seven Central American countries. The guide provides focused advice and information for those doing overland travel and planning multi-country trips.
INTRODUCTION. TO. CENTRAL. AMERICA. From Maya kingsandSpanish conquistadors torunaway slaves and thrillseeking surfers, CentralAmerica has tantalized adventurers for hundreds of years with itsexotic blend of volcanostudded landscapes ...