Nicaragua A Handbook

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Footprint's new guide to Nicaragua offers the traveler an original alternative to the other Latin American countries. The handbook is useful for journey-takers of all ages and budgets. Ideal for getting away from the more fatigued tourist trails, this guide provides the most comprehensive and up to the minute information on a fresh and rapidly changing destination. With over 50 maps, including color maps cross-referenced with the text, this guide features full coverage of sites such as Volcan Masaya, the Corn Islands, the Ometepe Islands, Ria San Juan, and the Pacific Coast beaches. The book also provides essential, up-to-date information on exchange rates, dialing codes, emergency numbers, hotel listings, and restaurant prices. Sidebars throughout offer invaluable traveler's tips. The guide also covers the best places for adventure travel: climbing, trekking, river rafting, and kayaking.

Nicaragua is a land born out of poetry, fire and brazen revolutionary spirit. Few countries canboast such an authentic character. The 1979 Sandinista Revolution continues to inspire greatnational pride and endless passionate discourse. Fortunately, Nicaragua is today at lastingpeace and very much on its way up.A rugged spine of more than 50 volcanoes punctuates the landscape, whilst it is also home torainforests, cloud forests and wetlands as well as dazzling beaches and coral reefs.Whilst this emerging destination is attracting more and more visitors, tourism developmentremains patchy, which makes Footprint's 7th edition handbook an essential companion forany traveller making their way through this intense, diverse and rewarding country.* Great coverage of sights and activities, from the romantic city of Granada to the enchanting Isla Ometepe* Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from the wilderness of Bosawas Biosphere Reserve to witnessing turtle migration in the cays* Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape * Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget * Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiencesFrom the energy & dramatic setting of Managua to the verdant hills surrounding the coffee fincas, Footprint's fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this gripping, intense and poetic country.