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Lonely Planet Mexico (Lonely Planet Mexico)

by John Noble

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Sensuous and seductive, Mexico"s rich cultural traditions and raw, untamed natural beauty transcend the ages. Trample through jungles and high-plains deserts, explore ancient rites at mysterious Maya and Aztec ruins, or simply stretch out on a honey-kissed beach until maana comes '" find your own 'querido Mexico" with this informed, comprehensive guide.

'X" Marks The Spot '" The secrets of the Olmec, Toltec and more are at your fingertips. Indiana Jones would be proud.

Gather No Moss '" Roll into adventure with comprehensive activity listings and more than 180 maps.

The Hammock Also Rises '" Spend a day, a month or a lifetime checking out Mexico"s secret beach spots. Top local tips get you closer to the sandy solitude of Mexico"s lost coasts.

Ramblin' Gourmets '" Discover la nueva cocina mexicana or simply chow down on fish tacos with our informed food reviews.

Review:

Lonely Planet guidebooks are, quite simply, like no others.' --New York Times

Synopsis:

Who We Are
At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.

What We Do
• We offer travelers the world’s richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
• We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
• When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
• We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
• We challenge our growing community of travelers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
• We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travelers; not clouded by any other motive.

What We Believe
We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.

Synopsis:

With more than twice the maps of any competition guide, extensive off-the-beaten-path coverage, and a new food and drink chapter by published Mexican food aficionado and cookbook author James Peyton, it's no wonder that this is one of the bestselling guides to the world's eighth most popular tourist destination.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781740597449
Publisher:
Lonely Planet
Subject:
Mexico
Author:
Noble, John
Author:
Schechter, Daniel
Author:
Plank, Suzanne
Edition Number:
10
Series:
Lonely Planet Mexico
Publication Date:
20060901
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
1,048
Dimensions:
197 x 128 mm

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