Moon Handbooks Panama

by William Friar

From lounging in the Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro to viewing the cool highlands of Boquete and exploring Panama City, the most cosmopolitan city in Central America, Moon Handbooks Panama is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. ocessomi1 Complete with details for navigating jungle trails, finding cheap taxis and underground bars, or planning a river expedition, Moon Handbooks Panama gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Genres: Travel

448 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2005

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm leaving this on my Currently Reading shelf for now, but I'm going to go ahead and write a review. This book is SO MUCH better than the Lonely Planet that I am kind of in shock. I am a total Lonely Planet junky/devotee, and I never believed that any other guide books could really and truly be better. I was wrong! I think I might be a Moon Handbook convert. Moon Handbooks have treated Panama like it's a real place to visit--the LP is about half the size, and really skims over some stuff. William Friar, the author, is a wealth of information. He actually grew up in Panama, so he knows it like the back of his hand. He gives clear, concise, and complete information about places (well, I'm assuming--I haven't actually been to Panama yet). He is a great writer, and I am even reading all the history parts. The sidebars are great. My only problem with this edition is that it's so old that prices are way wrong. I'm hoping that's the only part that's way wrong! The new edition is coming out later this year.

[Heidi Nelkie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book definitely is detailed about experience but short on travel advice. I'm left with many unanswered questions. For example, how do I travel from David to Bocas? I guess I will figure it out for myself!

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting ready to go. This book is loaded with good information

[Dr Ted Edwards DC · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a second fabulous resource to have with you when you visit Panama. Provides vital information for getting around each of Panama's various provinces.

[Bev · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although very informative, the style of writing this handbook is too personalized for me. I much prefer the more unbiased handbooks written by Lonely Planet.