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| William Friar
Panama,
Avalon Publications, 2008 (500 pages, $19.95)
- Friar provides great trips for travelers exploring his native
Panama.This second
edition includes tips such as the 14-day Outdoor Adventure and
Six Days for History Buffs.
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| Rob Sangster
and Tim Leffel
Traveler's
Took Kit: Mexico and Central America, Menasha Ridge, 2008
(550 pages, $22.95)
- Everything you need to know to eat well, stay healthy, travel
safely, save money and have a ball! This book is a recommended
overview of nine countries which allows readers to compare places
and choose what best suits particular interests. It's best suited
to travelers who are learning about the region's wonderful diversity.
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| Peter Hutchison
Mexico
and Central America Handbook, Footprint, 2006 (1,320 pages,
$24.95)
- The Handbook looks better than ever. This 16th edition of this
guide provides reliable information about general tourism as well
profiles of national parks and reserves in Mexico
and Central America.
This is a terrific guide.
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Bruce and June Conord
Adventure Guide to Costa Rica, Hunter 2002
- Highly recommended
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Peter Hutchison
Costa Rica Handbook, Footprint Handbooks, 2002
- This guide distinguishes itself with beautiful photos and a
healthy respect for the needs of the ecotourist. Well-researched
and well-written, the book is highly recommended. Independent
travellers will find practical advice and tips for all budgets,
organized tours will find good local information to get the best
from their stay.
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| Anacristina Rossi
La Loca de Gandoca (The Crazy Woman from Gandoca), Educa
Publications, 1999
- This Spanish-language novel is a mediation on the dangers of
tourism development masquerading as ecotourism. Set in rural Costa
Rica, the book attacks sham ecotourism as well as government and
NGO bureaucrats reluctant to take a stand. Funny, sad, savvy and
highly-recommended.
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Iain Stewart
Rough Guide to Guatemala, Rough Guides, 2002
- Well-researched guidebook provides practical advice on treks
to highland areas and volcano climbs. The maps are well designed
and cover every region. As a bonus, there's coverage of Honduras'
Bay Islands and Copan. Excellent!
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Eric Burnett Timar
Tegucigalpa, Eric Burnett Timar Publications, 2002
- Sold at Tegucigalpa's Metromedia and Guaymuras.
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| William Friar
Panama,
Avalon Publications, 2008 (500 pages, $19.95)
- Friar provides great trips for travelers exploring his native
Panama.This second
edition includes tips such as the 14-day Outdoor Adventure and
Six Days for History Buffs.
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| Sarah Woods
Panama:
The Bradt Travel Guide, Bradt Travel Guides, 2005 (340
pages, $21.95)
- This book provides in-depth coverage of Bocas del Torro and
insight to understanding this unique cultural and environmental
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