Book Description

Beyond the spotlight cast on Panama's famous canal awaits a sophisticated capital, lush rainforests and pristine beaches. This in-depth guide shows you where to go salsa dancing all night, glimpse resplendent quetzals or relax at a secluded mountain retreat.

• accommodations for any size wallet, from rustic bohios to elegant resorts
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Globe and Mail, national newspaper, Toronto
"...there are few books better on cruising than those by Anne Vipond."

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Book Description
Adventures in Nature: Panama highlights only the most interesting places and activities for adventure travelers. Author William Friar gives you vivid scenic descriptions-from the cool highlands to the lowland tropical forest-along with tips on getting around and a wide variety of accommodation options. You'll also find details on the country's conservation effor...

About the Author
Michèle Labrut first came to Panama as a press attaché to the French Embassy between 1965-68. When her stint with the French foreign service ended, much-travelled Michèle gave Panama her personal "most favoured nation" status and returned to the isthmus as a foreign correspondent. Her work has been published widely in prestigious journals all over...

About the Author
Author WILLIAM FRIAR, a San Francisco resident, grew up in the Canal Zone near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. A graduate of Stanford University and the Columbia University School of Journalism, he is a full-time writer and columnist.

Foreword writer GEORGE R. GOETHALS, great-grandson of George W. Goethals, chief engineer of the Panama Canal from 19...

From Library Journal
Though offering perhaps more about Panama hats than the reader might ever want to know, this is a satisfying travel book that tells much else about Ecuador and its peoples. The growing, harvesting, and processing of straw, the weaving of it, the finishing of the hats, exportation, and all the bartering along the way is the glue that holds this book together....

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Language Notes
Text: Spanish, English

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Classic Boat Magazine
“...a glorious full-colour centre spread packed with Tom’s superb photos of the people, boats and breathtaking scenery.”

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Ingram
Fodor's Gold Guides are ideal for travelers who want to experience the flavors, sights, and sounds of their destination. Short, medium, and long itineraries advise readers on what to see in the time they have. A-to-Z listings of important contacts and travel tips, detailed maps with bullets pinpointing hotels and restaurants, background essays, and a comprehensive index m...

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Amazon.com
Costa Rica is undeniably beautiful, with its beaches, rainforests, ancient ruins and coffee plantations. The only question is which guide to use. Fodor's is the one if you've a flush wallet and rental car plans. Fodor's excels in providing comprehensive information (plus alphabetically arranged senior discounts, ecotourism, transport, health, gay travel, and weather),...

Inside Flap Copy
The best guide to Costa Rica, updated every year
Sensational walking and driving tours to rugged mountains, Indian villages, and ancient ruins
A guide to the rain forests, cloud forests, and dry forests
Where to shop for handicrafts--from jade and silver jewelry and bright textiles to fine leather goods and pottery
All the sports--from windsur...

Lowell North, sail maker & circumnavigator
"John and Pat Rains are sharing their wealth of local knowledge about this popular cruising route. Their book organizes an enormous amount of practical information into a concise form that's easy for boaters to use - as they plan their itinerary, and as they voyage from port to port - making this adventure safer and more enjoyable. The ...

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Download Description
The Global Road Warrior – Panama comes packed with key data necessary for daily survival while on the business road in Panama. Innovated to arm the business traveler with succinct practical and technical information, this pragmatic handbook offers an easy section-by-section format to help guide the business traveler from origination point to destination...

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iJET Weekly Travel Intelligence® Report - Panama provides you detailed Travel Intelligence® that is updated weekly reflecting local conditions as of 7-15 days prior to purchase. Travel Intelligence® differs from typical destination information in that it is current, independent, unbiased knowledge focusing on potential travel concerns. Travel Int...

About the Author
Glen David Short currently lives in the Republic of Colombia where he teaches at the British School of Cartagena.

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About the Author
Jeannie Weller Cooper underscores her commitment to preserving The Coveís unique character with Panama Cityís Neighborhood: The Cove. Cooper, who lives in The Cove with her husband and two daughters, is a historian and community volunteer. She is also active with the Bay County Historical Society.

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