This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to really explore the destination, not just visit it. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities — hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, backpacking, waterskiing, scuba diving — and these user-friendly books provide all the details you need, including prices. The best local outfitters are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. The books then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and what adventures it offers, as well as a full range of accommodations, historical sites, walking tours, museums, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals.<P>Extensive coverage of the country's political, social and economic history, along with the plant and animal life. Encouraging you to mingle with the locals, Pariser entices you with descriptions of local dishes and festivals.

An ecologically-oriented, outdoor and urban guide to the only English-speaking country in Central America. Author and seasoned traveler Pariser discusses the best snorkeling and diving spots; accommodations for every budget; travel details for Mexico and Guatemala as well as the outlying islands; dining; birdwatching, horseback riding and hiking trails; local lore and festivals; natural history and culture; local services, including tours; practical information, such as mail, phone, currency, and getting around; history, politics, and the economy; and parks and archaeological sites. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Includes bibliographical references (p. [359]-364) and index.