The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget: Travel Guide with eBook

by Rough Guides, Paul Stafford

Overview

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Central America on a Budget, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Central America on a Budget travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
• Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
• Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
• Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
• Seasonal tips – when to go to the Central America on a Budget, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
• Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Day of the Dead in Santiago, Las Ta Blas Carnival in Panama, Maya ruins, rafting in Panama, diving in the Bay Islands, jaguar-spotting in Belize, Guatemala's western highlands, Garífuna villages in Honduras, León, Tikal
• Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
• Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of the Central America on a Budget
• Language essentials – a handy Spanish dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
• Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of the Central America on a Budget, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
• Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
• Coverage includes: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835292129
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	08/05/2025
Series:	Rough Guides Main Series
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	656
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Paul Stafford is a travel journalist, guidebook author, photographer and musician with the band Phwoar. He is based in Birmingham, UK, and has reported from five continents. His clients include, among many others, BBC Travel, National Geographic Traveller Food, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, The Independent.