Central America - Understand Central America and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the Central America Today, History, People & Society, Arts & Culture, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Central Ameri-ca guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, people and society to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travel-lers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the issues facing the region today
• info on the people and society of Central America
• full coverage of Central America’s big history, from the Maya to conquistadors and be-yond
• details on the arts & culture that makes the region tick

Coverage includes: Central America Today, History, People & Society, Arts & Culture, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language.