One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Mexico (101 Beautiful Small Towns) (Hardcover)

~ Guillermo Garcia-Oropeza (Author), Cristobal Garcia Sanchez (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The stunning photographs by Sinchez and Oropeza's chatty text are reason enough to forget about trans-Atlantic flights...it's time to discover new destinations--not too far from home." ~El Paso Times

"Anyone is bound to be surprised by the diversity of towns profiled here." ~The Chicago Tribune

"Most of us go to our familiar corner of Mexico, bask in the sun and leave with a smile. The fact that dozens of other beautiful towns in this sprawling country remain unexplored never fazed us. That is, until we opened (this book)." ~Endless Vacation

Product Description

One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Mexico broadens the successful One Hundred & One Towns series with a tour through the virgin coastal hamlets, sun-kissed terra-cotta villages, and lush green hilltop towns that abound in Mexico. This is the armchair traveler’s escape and the serious tourist’s companion, featuring exceptional photography referencing a rich cultural background steeped in ancient Mayan folklore and religious tradition. This book ventures through the countryside providing in-depth histories of the smaller, less trodden towns that speckle Mexico’s varied terrain, and introduces readers to the sights, sounds, and scents that are all a part of Mexico’s powerful allure. Towns are organized by region and are accompanied by information on local delicacies, nightlife, and must-see hot spots. A complete appendix with addresses and phone numbers of recommended hotels, villas, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants, and more can be found at the back of the book, as well as a suggested reading list to round out your trip.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847830284
• ISBN-13: 978-0847830282
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #116,907 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific resource for discovering new travel destinations in Mexico, April 28, 2008

By	LMK (Maryland) - See all my reviews

One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Mexico

What a fantastic resource for discovering the hidden gems of Mexico. We're planning a trip south, where the dollar will still deliver good value, and are thrilled that we found this book. It's packed with beautiful photographs, informative summaries, a selection of hotel and restaurant recommendations in each location and a regional index to help the reader/traveler organize and plan an itinerary. It covers the places we're all familiar with, but this book also reveals a whole new Mexico that you don't hear much about from the travel websites and agents.
It's not the sort of book you take with you. It's one you want to have before you plan. Who knew about the turquoise lagoons of Bacalar? Or the "dance of the fliers" in Papantla? If you're looking for an exciting and exotic cultural adventure or just wanting to know more about Mexico, get this book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book to browse and read, May 24, 2008

By	Maria H. Ramirez "mhr1" (North Aurora, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a beautiful book with some great photography about some of the "unknown" places in Mexico. It goes beyond the Cancun and Cabo San Lucas and transports you to another side of Mexico that few people know. Small, charming villages that still preserve the colonial history and the traditions that make them special and makes you evoke a period in history long gone. The descriptions are short and I will have love it if there was a more detailed map of where these places are located and how to reach them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why only 101?, August 30, 2009

By	rick from Boston - See all my reviews

What a beautiful book. The photography is fantastic and each town has some information about it's origin or appeal. I never knew many of these towns even existed. And I've been closer to some of these places than I want to admit! I don't even think many of the guide books mention some of these places. That's the beauty of this book. It's going to open your eyes to some exciting new places to discover when travelling in Mexico. It's a big country full of beauty and it just became bigger! I do agree that a more detailed map would be nice, but I've been "googling" some of these towns already and the info's out there. So, make a list, get yourself down to Mexico and start enjoying some fascinating little places you never knew existed. I'm going to!