Synopses & Reviews
Frommer's Mexico 2010
With Foldout Map
Boat, swim, snorkel, and dive the clear waters of Mexico's Riviera Maya. See chapter 16.
Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
Synopsis
Visitors to Mexico are sure to appreciate the opinionated write-ups and engaging descriptions by passionate experts, who detail the very best Mexico has to offer. Includes the latest trip-planning advice and star ratings. Original.
About the Author
A writer, editor, and translator, David Baird has lived several years in different parts of Mexico. Now based in Austin, Texas, he spends as much time in Mexico as possible. A former resident of Mexico City, Shane Christensen has written extensively for Frommer’s throughout Mexico, and is also the author of Frommer’s Dubai and Frommer’s Grand Canyon. He resides in New York, and goes back to Mexico at every chance he gets. A Mexico City–based writer and blogger, Joy Hepp writes for several print and online publications including her own blog, www.chilangabacha.com.
Table of Contents
LIST OF MAPS.
WHAT’S NEW IN MEXICO.
1 THE BEST OF MEXICO.
2 MEXICO IN DEPTH.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO MEXICO.
4 SUGGESTED MEXICO ITINERARIES.
5 MEXICO CITY.
6 SILVER, SPAS & SPIRITUAL CENTERS: FROM TAXCO TO TEPOZTLÁN.
7 SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE & THE COLONIAL SILVER CITIES.
8 MICHOACÁN.
9 GUADALAJARA.
10 PUERTO VALLARTA & THE CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST.
11 ACAPULCO & THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COAST.
12 THE SOUTHERNMOST STATES: OAXACA & CHIAPAS.
13 EASTWARD FROM MEXICO CITY: PUEBLA & VERACRUZ.
14 CANCÚN.
15 ISLA MUJERES & COZUMEL.
17 MÉRIDA CHICHÉN, ITZÁ & THE MAYA INTERIOR.
18 THE COPPER CANYON.
19 LOS CABOS & BAJA CALIFORNIA.
FAST FACTS.
APPENDIX: SURVIVAL SPANISH.
INDEX.