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Lonely Planet Panama (Lonely Planet Panama)
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Lonely Planet Panama (Lonely Planet Panama)by Regis St. Louis
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful: Useful, but not perfect, May 5, 2005 Reviewer:Vickie T. "KentuckyVickie" (Florida) - This guidebook is a baffling mixture of recommendations that are dead-on and those that make you wonder "What was he thinking?" I also could have done without the author's insertion of his own political and social opinions. A travel guidebook is hardly the place for value judgements. Would I recommend buying this book for an upcoming trip to Panama? Yes. It has a lot of good information and, as I said, some excellent recommendations. That is why I decided in the end to rate the book 4 stars instead of the 3 that I initially planned. But, I would definitely advise the user to supplement the book with other information, especially recommendations from local residents or people who have visited the country previously.
Book Description
At once wild and sophisticated, Panama lures intrepid travelers with teeming rain forests, hundreds of jewel-like islands and the ultra-hip nightspots of its salsa-infused capital. Find your own sun-drenched beach, mingle with the Kuna Indians or dance until dawn at a frenzied fiesta - Panama offers adventure at every turn. Grab your hat and let our bestselling guide show you all the facets of Central America's undiscovered gem.
• GET OUT - our outdoor activities chapter gives you the scoop on surfing, snorkeling, hiking, birding and more
• GET BELOW THE SURFACE - informed and insightful features on history, culture and contemporary life
• EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - frank, in-depth dining and entertainment Reviews, from ceviche to merengue
• FIND YOUR WAY - 73 easy-to-use maps, more than any other guidebook to Panama
• LEARN THE LINGO - earn smiles from the locals with our handy Spanish language section
Excerpted from Lonely Planet Panama (Lonely Planet Panama) by Regis St. Louis. Copyright © 2004. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Destination Panama
Along the narrow isthmus bridging the Americas, the wildlife and terrain of two continents meld to form the striking contrasts of Panama. Ocean, forest, mountain and jungle set the stage for countless adventures.
Among Panama's 1500 islands you can go whale watching along the craggy Golfo de Chiriqui, snorkel coral reefs in the Caribbean or surf massive breaks off either coast. Island lovers revel in the white-sand beaches around the Comarca de Kuna Yala, while conservationists delight in the four species of sea turtle nesting on the country's beaches and wetlands.
Coursing along the spine of the isthmus, the mountains hold their own allure. You can kayak class-five rapids, hike through cloud forests and swim in crisp mountain streams. Adventurers trek up Volcan Baru, Panama's highest peak, for the view of both oceans at their feet.
Panama's jungles are some of the world's least explored areas. The villages of seven vibrant indigenous groups lie scattered among the country's 500 rivers and 22,000 sq km of rain forest, along with 940 bird species and 125 animal species found nowhere else in the world.
Panama's diversity doesn't end in the countryside. With immigrants from across the globe, Panama City is a 'melting pot.' You can sample French-Asian cuisine, then dance at clubs infused with salsa, merengue and Arabic-electronica. Charming highland towns, seaside fortresses and old-world festivals all lie within a day's travel. That Panama remains relatively undiscovered is just one of the country's many enticing features, and one that surely won't last forever.
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