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The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the definitive guide to making the most of this exotic region without breaking the bank. Backpackers, career-breakers, gap year travellers and those who want more bang for their buck, will find in depth budget information for all seven Central American countries and every aspect of travel. From accommodation and restaurants to special events, festivals and adrenalin-pumping outdoor activities, this guide is packed with the best budget information. This guide is packed with the best budget information for night-life, shopping, markets and entertainment, as well as “Treat Yourself” boxes that highlight great places and things worth splashing out on. There is a full-colour introduction with highlights for every country. You’ll also find useful words and phrases in every language and detailed maps for hundreds of locations.
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget.
wished there were picsReviewed by Swami S. Tirtha, 2009-09-12
the text is informative, though being a visual person I need pictures of the place I am considering visiting, and this book has no pictures. I went online to search for more about a country and found clearer info on another travel guide site.
not for my useReviewed by Dyan, 2009-09-04
I will be going on a 30 day cruise including several ports in Central America. My ports of call are not even mentioned!!! I bought several different books on the areas we will be visiting (Mexico,South America)and this one. I recommend this one not for cruisers. For all others it appears be good,as it lists one of my interests in many areas of the book--history & archaeology.Lousy index.
Missing important details; otherwise OK.Reviewed by A. Liscovich, 2009-08-29
Just returned from a 2-week trip to Central America. I previously
used Lovely Planet guides in a number of countries, but this time
Lonely Planet did not have an exact analog, so I decided to try the
Rough Guide.
My main complaint is that the book misses very important details
that Lonely Planet usually provides. For example, departure times
of most buses are not listed. Where Lonely Planet would say
something like "Departures at noon and 8pm", Rough Guide says "2
departures daily". This is not really helpful!
Also accommodation prices are not quoted, instead they provide the
number-coded price category. Why generalize, when you can provide
actual prices? Lonely Planet gives actual prices and even though
they sometimes go up between the moment of publication and your
check-in, it is still more informative than a number-coded category
(which is by the way also off in about 1/3 of the cases).
Other than that, the book is usable. So you might want to opt for
it, rather than buy separate Lonely Planet guides for all the
countries covered here.
Rough Guide to Central AmericaReviewed by E. Chamberlain, 2009-02-08
Rough guides are by far the best travel guides on the market! I have used them all over the world and have pin point accuracy...thank you rough guide!
rough riderReviewed by Howard Brodsly, 2008-08-09
I am just at the beginning, but am enjoying the sections that I am reading..the material is giving me thought of how to enjoy my vacation
