Central America in detailSeptember 23, 2002 13 out of 13 found this review helpful
A quality guide book. I only bought it because it was the only one to include Mexico as well, but was really pleased with the book. The level of detail is great. Like the South American Handbook, this book really allows you to explore the more remote areas and get away from the north American schoolkids that clog up Costa Rica. Highlights included a bus relay across Nicaragua and rural El Salvador. In such a small continent, the details on border crossings are particularly helpful and can save you a great deal of time and money. All the countries are treated in the same depth and cater for all types of tourist.
As with the South American Handbook, town and city maps are not the best, but this merely adds to the spirit of adventure.
