Synopses & Reviews
Stroll around Guadalajaras beautiful Centro Histórico, where graceful colonial arcades flank old plazas and shaded parks. Sit in a café long enough and you might catch a glimpse of the legendary Mariachis nomadic musicians who roam the country with guitar in hand. Leave the City of Roses and head for Puerto Vallarta beach resort on the Pacific Coast, where Mexicans have flocked for sun and surf since the 19th century. Footprintfocus Guadalajara & Pacific Coast covers all of these legendary Mexican destinations and more: knock back a tequila in Tequila, go bird watching in San Blas or experience the little-known colonial charm of Siera Jolalpa and Sierra Tapalpa. With detailed coverage of the region, Footprintfocus is the perfect guide for adventurers and vacationers alike.
· Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around.
· Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss.
· Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
· Detailed street maps for Guadalajara and other key towns.
· Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Guadalajara and the Pacific Coast without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Guadalajara & Pacific Coast guide has been extracted from Footprints Mexico Handbook.
Synopsis
Brimming with information on this archetypal region of Mexico, Footprintfocus Guadalajara & Pacific Coast covers some of the countrys most famous destinations, from the town of Tequila to the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta.
About the Author
Richard Arghiris first visited Latin America in 2003, when he travelled between the capitals of Mexico and Panamá. Richard has since become a regular visitor to the Americas, writing and researching content for guidebooks, magazines, newspapers and websites. Aside from Latin America, he has travelled widely in Europe and the United States, and is currently based in London where he works as an author and freelance journalist and is on the road whenever it calls.
Table of Contents
(1) Guadalajara and around; (2) Laguna de Chapala region Chapala, La Ribera and around, Tapalpa and around; (3) South to the coast Colima, Manzanillo and around; (4) West to the coast: to Tepic via Tequila San Blas and around; (5) To Puerto Vallarta via the highlands; (6) Puerto Vallarta and around Puerto Vallarta north to Tepic.