Within the provinces covered by this volume there are 27 Important Bird Areas, encompassing more than 15,238 km2 (5,554 sq mi). More than just a travel guide, this book is an insight into one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. Written for the independent birder, it describes the best locations to observe birds within its area of focus. It relates not only the birding regions but provides detailed maps on how to best reach these locations at an economical price. There are trail maps for most of the reserves as well as food and lodging suggestions for every budget. Best of all, there are detailed bird lists for each of the locations making it easy to record each sighting along your route.