The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya [Paperback]

Steve Gerrard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2000

A Complete Guide for Snorkeling, Cavern and Cave Diving the Cenotes of the Riviera Maya. This book includes over 200+ color photographs and provides details of where and how to swim, dive and enjoy these beautiful cenotes located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.

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About the Author

Steve Gerrard lives in the marina resort of Puerto Aventuras, Q. Roo, Mexico. He teaches cavern and cave diving along with guiding qualified scuba divers into the cenotes of the Riviera Maya. Steve teaches through Aquatech/Villas DeRosa of Aventuras Akumal. Has lived and dived the area since 1986 and has the knowledge and experience to provide detail information about the cenotes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: Steve Gerrard; 1 edition (January 18, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0967741203
• ISBN-13: 978-0967741208
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,585,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Guide for the Adventurer to the Riviera Maya, July 25, 2001

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Daryl Silverstein (La Quinta, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya (Paperback)

This book is a goldmine of information for the traveler to the Riviera Maya. Cave divers, Cavern Divers, Open Water Divers, Snorklers and Swimmers alike will find this book indispensible.

While some of the best above and under water cave photography in the world is contained within this book, it is the detailed information that allows the adventurer to veer off the beaten path to some of the most beautiful locales in the Yucatan.

As a frequent traveler to the Riviera Maya, this book has led to many locations I would never have found on my own. The author does an excellent job of detailing the many hundreds of cenotes in the area, including location, access, site rating and description, along with a photograph of most all locations. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the Riviera Maya.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SEE THE UNDERWATER BEAUTY!, February 15, 2000

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Matthew H. Levin (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya (Paperback)

For those who wish to dive in the cenotes located in the Yucatan, this book is an OUTSTANDING reference source. For those who wish to own a book that presents beautiful underwater cave photography, this book is a MUST PURCHASE. "The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya" is a complete guide to the area's beautiful dive sites. But even more than that, I found it to include a comprehensive discussion about the scientific history of the area; the skills and techniques necessary to be a good cave diver; important points about conservation of the fragile cave environment; and it even provided valuable information about how to pack for the trip to the Riviera Maya! Steve Gerrard is truely deserving of being credited as "an expert" in cave diving--with over 25 years devoted to this sport, he knows what he is talking about. And, he conveys the information in a manner that he has become known for--that of "Teacher". Steve loves to teach others about cave diving, and to see divers thrill over the cave diving experience. This book conveys the beauty and magic of the underwater cave environment. The underwater photography is a First Class WORK OF ART. Just as important, Steve--ever the Teacher--explains important points about safely diving within the overhead environment.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya, May 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya (Paperback)

Five Stars Plus. As a certified cave diver of two years, I have found that Steve's book is the most concise, informative, and conclusive book I've read on cave diving. It not only discussed diving in the Riviera Maya, but provides a succinct overview of the preparation and equipment needed to dive in caves. Not only are the pictures highly professional, but they also capture the true to life experience of diving in the cenotes. As other reviewers have stated, I support the comments that this book allows other non-cave divers (as in my family) to get a feel for the underwater cave experience and help explain why we want to go there. James Yeary, Krum, TX