Publisher's Synopsis
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Twice as much Belize and Costa Rica coverage as the previous edition---2 of the most visited countries in this region. Costa Rica draws 500,000 American tourists each year, while total visitor arrivals to Belize increased by 36% in 2004. INSIDER INFORMATION: Local writers steer travelers to their favorite restaurants, sights, and experiences, and away from tourist traps. LIMITED COMPETITION: The most in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews of any Central America guide on the market, and more Belize and Costa Rica coverage than Lonely Planet while underpricing them by $2. Frommer's does not have a comparable guidebook for this region. NEW COLOR MAP on the inside back cover
