The intriguing colonial heritage of Mexico is profiled in this detailed and informative guide. Chicki Mallan leads readers through cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Merida, and Veracruz, revealing 500-year-old churches, Spanish haciendas, and imposing palaces in styles ranging from neoclassical to Mudejar. She also emphasizes distinctive areas to shop in each city. Past and present are celebrated with coverage of festivals, indigenous arts and crafts, and photos taken by Oz Mallan.
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Chicki Mallan has been associated with Moon Publications since 1983, and is the author of five Moon Handbooks. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and has received a Pluma de Plata writing award. Oz Mallan has been a professional photographer his entire working career. When not travelling, lecturing, or giving slide presentations, Chicki and Oz live in Paradise, CA.
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This review is from: Colonial Mexico 2 Ed: A Guide to Historic Districts and Towns (Paperback)
I think this is an excellent book. I was delighted to find a guidebook that focuses on such an under appreciated topic. It is well researched and well writen. It describes many of the major colonial towns in central and southern Mexico. It provides a brief history for each town, describes the significant buildings, as well as near bye attractions. The maps are accurate and easy to read. It will be one of the few guide books that I bring on my next trip to Mexico.
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This is a great book on the "silver cities' of mexico. Reads like a novel, not a tour guide. very informative and entertaining. I've been to a few of the cities mentioned and now I feel I have to go back to see some of the things I missed!! A wonderful guide to parts of Mexico well worth exploring.
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I've seen several Mexico quide books but this is the best colonial cities one I've seen.
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Mexico City, San Miguel, San Francisco, Plaza de Armas, War of Independence, San Luis Potosi, Special Events, New World, San Juan, United States, Cinco de Mayo, Santa Prisca, Miguel Hidalgo, Palacio Municipal, Porfirio Diaz, Santa Ana, Santa Maria, Diego Rivera, Main Archaeological Sites Nearby, Bellas Artes, Dolores Hidalgo, San Pedro, Chiapa de Corzo, Day of the Dead, San Angel New!
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If you like Indiana Jones adventure, then you have to be dazzled by the exploits of Hernan Cortes, no matter how history may judge him. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Mexico City, San Miguel, San Francisco, Plaza de Armas, War of Independence, San Luis Potosi, Special Events, New World, San Juan, United States, Cinco de Mayo, Santa Prisca, Miguel Hidalgo, Palacio Municipal, Porfirio Diaz, Santa Ana, Santa Maria, Diego Rivera, Main Archaeological Sites Nearby, Bellas Artes, Dolores Hidalgo, San Pedro, Chiapa de Corzo, Day of the Dead, San Angel New!
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- The Course of Mexican History by Michael C. Meyer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Life in Mexico by Frances Calderon de la Barca in Back Matter
- Mexico City (Cities of the World (Childrens Press Hardcover)) by R. Conrad Stein in Back Matter
- The Power and the Glory (Penguin Classics) by Graham Greene in Back Matter
- Under the Volcano: A Novel (Perennial Classics) by Malcolm Lowry on page 168
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