| Description |
1 online resource (510 pages, plates) : illustrations (some color) maps. |
| Series |
Hunter travel guides |
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Hunter travel guides.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 500-503) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Introduction; Using This Guide; History; The Maya; Pre-Classic Period; Classic Period 300-900 AD; Discovery; La Conquista; Lord of the Mountain; Mining Era; Independence; General Francisco Morazán; A Nation at Last; Liberal Reforms; Dictatorship; Coup D''Etat; Soccer War; Contragate; Dirty War; The Democratic Process; Hurricane Mitch; Rivers and Lakes; Climate; The Rainforest; Crown Shyness and Other Forms of Pest Control; Rainforest Layers; Why Are Rainforests Important?; Rainforest Biodiversity and Climate Control; Stresses to the Rainforest; The Consequences of Rainforest Loss; Wildlife. |
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Land MammalsMarine Life; Reptiles; Birds; Butterflies, Insects and Other Small Creatures; Government; Economy; People/Culture; Indigenous Peoples; Holidays; Festivals; Golden Rules of Eco-Tourism; Travel Information; Money Matters; Telephone Services; Mail; Drinking Water; Food; Shopping; Hospitals, Clinics and Pharmacies; Handicap Accessibility; When to Visit; Clothing; Safety; Getting Here; Getting Around; The Northeast Corridor; Tela; History; Getting There; Practicalities; Jeannette Kawas National Park; Punto Izopo National Park; Lancetilla Botanical Garden and Research Center. |
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Where to Stay in TelaWhere to Eat; Garifuna Communities East of Tela; Garifuna Communities West of Tela; La Ceiba; History; Getting There and Getting Around; Practicalities; Shopping; Adventures on the River; Eco-Adventures in National Parks; Beaches; Adventures in the Water; Where to Stay in La Ceiba; Where to Eat in La Ceiba; Nightlife; Trujillo; History; Getting There; Getting Around; Practicalities; Adventures in National Parks; Sightseeing; Adventures on Water; Hot Springs; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; The Northwest Corridor; San Pedro Sula; History; Getting There; Getting Around. |
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PracticalitiesAnnual Events; Shopping; Eco-Adventures in National Parks; Sightseeing; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Nightlife; Puerto Cortes; Getting There; Getting Around; Practicalities; Sightseeing; Adventures on Water; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Omoa; Getting There and Getting Around; Practicalities; Sightseeing; Adventures on Foot; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; The Bay Islands; Coral Reefs; About Coral Reefs; Precautions; Watchable Wildlife; Corals; Fish and Other Sea Creatures; History; Getting There; By Plane; By Sea; Roatán; Top Reasons to Visit Roatán; Getting There and Getting Around. |
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PracticalitiesAnnual Events; Adventures on Water; Adventures on Land; Where to Stay; Area West of Coxen Hole; Coxen Hole; Area East of Coxen Hole; French Harbor; Barefoot Cay; Area East of French Harbor; East End of Roatán; Utila; Getting There; Getting Around; Practicalities; Shopping; Adventures on Shore; Adventures on Water; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Night Life; The Utila Cays; Guanaja; Getting There and Getting Around; Practicalities; Adventures on Shore; Adventures on Water; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Cayos Cochinos; Getting There; Day-Trips to Cayos Cochinos; Adventures. |
| Summary |
""This comprehensive, easy-to-use Adventure Guide opens the door to our unique country for the independent traveler.""--Honduran Institute of Tourism. ""This guidebook by Maria Fiallos is the best coverage of Honduras available. All the dive sites, all the restaurants, and all the hotels from budget to luxury. The author is a real expert, and the information is fresh and complete.""--Melanie, Amazon reviewer. ""A great new resource"" --Travel + Leisure. ""Bursting with relevant and exciting information ... "" -- Booklist. ""These useful travel guides are highly recommended ... "" -- Library. |
| Subject |
Honduras -- Guidebooks.
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TRAVEL.
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Honduras. (OCoLC)fst01206188
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| Genre/Form |
Guidebooks. (OCoLC)fst01423871
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| Added Title |
Honduras & the Bay Islands |
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Honduras and the Bay Islands |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Fiallos, Maria. Adventure guide. Honduras & the Bay Islands. Edison, NJ : Hunter Pub., ©2006 158843575X (OCoLC)68763576 |
| ISBN |
1588436020 (electronic bk.) |
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9781588436023 (electronic bk.) |
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