Central America on a shoestring : big trips on small budgets

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Scale Mayan pyramids, worship the sun on palmfringed shores and chill out in the shade of a smoldering volcano. Whatever your passion, Central America is jam-packed with possibilities. Written by experts who travel on your budget, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for the adventure of a lifetime.

Explore it all - in-depth coverage of all seven Central American nations, plus Mexico's Yucatan and Chiapas

Find your way - 120 user-friendly maps plus detailed bus schedules and crucial border-crossing information

Rest easy - lodging and restaurants that offer bang for your buck... plus the occasional splurge!

Talk the talk - comprehensive Language, Culture and Conduct sections keep you street-smart and clued-in