Nicaragua has recorded approximately 710 species of birds. The geography is relatively flat with a maximum altitude of 2,437 meters. The country is divided into three biogeographic regions: Pacific, Central, and Caribbean. This guide presents the species commonly observed on the Pacific slope of Nicaragua, which includes deciduous forests, dry forest, mangroves, and cloud forests.

The main destinations for bird watching on the Pacific slope of Nicaragua are reflected on the map: Chocoyero Nature Reserve, Ometepe Island, Tisma Lagoon, and the private reserves of Montibelli and Quelantaro. Several other areas in Nicaragua also offer opportunities to view birds from sea and shore birds to cloudforest birds.

fold-out pocket
field guide for
Herbs, Spices,
Medicinal Plants

$8.95
978-0-9979018-8-7

Interested in Latin American Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants?

We have a new pocket field guide you can take with you - it covers the herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. Take a look at the inside to see all the interesting, full-color, highly-detailed, scientifically illustrations by Enrique C. Leal. As with almost all our guides, it is printed in both English and Spanish. Each illustration is accompanied by the name of the plant in English, Spanish, the scientific name of the species, and the family.

Rainforest Publications' fold-out pocket field guide to the Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants of Latin America includes 100 herbs and spices ranging from the familiar to the exotic. While many herbs and spices have medicinal uses, this guide is not intended to be used as self-treatment for illnesses.

Spices and herbs played a dramatic role in the development of Western civilization. Spices today are plentiful and are used mostly as flavorings. However, in ancient and medieval times they were rare and precious products, used for medicine, perfume, incense, and flavoring.

Buy our guide and read a little more and enjoy the illustrations and your trip a little more. They pack easy. Our guides are also great reminders of your adventures and last for many years.

This is a regional guide. You can take it with you on your travels to Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and any of the Latin American countries.