Hidden Cancun & the Yucatan: Including Cozumel, Tulum, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Merida (Hidden Cancun and the Yucatan) [Paperback]

Richard Harris (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hidden Cancun and the Yucatan | Publication Date: November 2002

Cancun may have transformed a small fishing village into billions of dollars worth of tropical resorts--and this book does recommend the best of them--but it is the natural attractions, authentic historical sites and outdoor activities spread all across the Yucatan peninsula that are the true focus of this guide. It leads travelers on a journey through an amazing landscape of jungles, caves, beaches, reefs and archaeological sights. - OUTDOORS: leads to and describes in detail 42 beaches including 41 with swimming, 18 with snorkeling, 13 with windsurfing, 14 with beach hikes and 12 with beach camping - Details the background of 154 Maya archaeological remains - Range of lodging including 9 recommended big resorts in Canclin, 49 distinctive deluxe hotels, 59 affordable inns and even 25 bargain lodges on the beach and near Maya sites - Scores of authentic Mexican restaurants serving local specialties including poc-choc (pork fillets served with an orange-and-onion sauce) and polio pibil (chicken barbecued in banana leaves). THE HIDDEN GUIDES Major sights National and state parks Off the beaten tourist track Popular attractions Beaches Popular with locals but overlooked by travellers Unique hotels Adventure activities Local restaurants Unique to the destination Shopping Nightlife Annual events and festivals Once You Arrive History & Culture The Outdoors Cancun The Mexican Caribbean Quintana Roo Backcountry Valladolid and Chichen Itza Merida The Yucatan Gulf Coast Uxmal and the Hill Country Campeche Beyond the Yucatan Lodging and Dining

Product Details

• Paperback: 399 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press; 3rd edition (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569752923
• ISBN-13: 978-1569752920
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Travel > Latin America > Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula
  • #13 in Books > Travel > Latin America > Mexico > Cancun & Cozumel

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this BEFORE you plan your trip-- not much help after., September 15, 2004

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This review is from: Hidden Cancun & the Yucatan: Including Cozumel, Tulum, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Merida (Hidden Cancun and the Yucatan) (Paperback)

The author has some good advice, lots of knowledge, his standards of cleanliness and quality are to be trusted, and seems to really like Mexico in general.

But listen,if you're going to Cancun to drink, lie in the sun, and never leave the grounds of your resort, then you don't need a guidebook, period. Cancun is like Orlando, FL. There is an Outback Steakhouse and a Burger King, for god's sake. The price you pay for this little slice of America is that once you're already in Cancun, it's an ordeal to get away from it. Just checking into a hotel seems like you've signed a contract in blood.
Which is why the author advocates AVOIDING Cancun, renting a car, and checking out the area AROUND Cancun. For this purpose, the book is excellent. Also, it's the kind of book you should read cover to cover before you ever buy a plane ticket or plan your trip. Like i mentioned above, trying to escape Cancun once you've figured out that it sucks is really difficult.