Central America Travel Books and Guides

Central America covers the area from Belize and Guatemala to the southern border of Panama. Travel to these seven countries has grown tremendously in the last ten years. You can take in the sun on the beaches, go shopping or hike through the jungle to ancient ruins.

Map Town features several Central America travel guides. Buy a travel book of Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala or even Panama. If you require a Central America travel book, Map Town has guides for the whole region. Buy a travel guide for Central America to ensure you get the most out of your holiday.

Central America Country Maps

Central America is considered to consist of the seven republics of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama (1990 est. pop. 29,000,000). The mountains of North Central America are an extension of the mountain system of Western North America while the ranges of South Central America are outliers of the Andes Mountains of South America. The middle portion of Central America is an active zone of volcanoes and earthquakes; it contains the Nicaragua Depression, which includes lakes Managua and Nicaragua. Tajumulco (4,210 m/13,846 feet), a volcano in Guatemala, is the region's highest peak.

Central America's climate varies with altitude from tropical to cool. The eastern side of the region receives heavy rainfall. Bananas, coffee, and cacao are the chief crops of Central America, and gold and silver are mined there. The economies of the countries in the region are becoming increasingly diversified, although agriculture is still the largest employer.