Lonely Planet Yucatan [Paperback]

Scott Doggett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000

Scott Doggett explains how to survive in Yucatan in this comprehensive guide to the area. Detailed information is offered on the region's ancient Mayan ruins and the island getaways of Cancun and Cozumel. A Spanish slang reference is also included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2nd edition (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864501030
• ISBN-13: 978-1864501032
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Travel > Latin America > Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Semester Abroad in the Yucatan, July 9, 2001

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Adriana Melnyk (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Yucatan (Paperback)

I am a college student who lived in Merida, capital of the Yucatan state, for 3 1/2 months with 16 other students through Centre College. Much of our time was spent with our host families or traveling to different parts of Mexico and South America, but I was given this book as a Christmas present before I left. Each weekend during our stay was a 3-day weekend, so we spent much of our time exploring the peninsula and the Caribbean. This book, while a little Cancun-heavy, is a definite must for anyone spending a short or long period of time in this area of Mexico. It guides you to any accomodations and activities you might find interesting, and it outlines everything in an easy-to-find and understand manner. There were so many times we were "those tourists," clutching what we referred to as the "Yucatan Bible" while wandering around places unknown and using this book as a guide. It's completely indispensible, not to mention the fact that Mr. Doggett is a phenomenal author who managed to find humor in everything, from spectacular wonders the Yucatan has to offer to warnings and dangers. It is a definite must...don't leave your hotel without it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall guide for the region, March 30, 2003

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Tim Leffel "author, The World's Cheapest Dest... (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Yucatan (Paperback)

I've used Lonely Planet guides for 20-odd countries and found this one to be solid and reliable for my recent trip there. As usual, this one has its quirks, but the problems were pretty minor. It hasn't gotten very dated yet, so most of the prices and transportation options are still on track--except for the fact that collectivos were seldom mentioned on the routes I was traveling, even though they were hard to miss. Good background info on the Mayan ruins and local culture.

Tim Leffel, author of The World's Cheapest Destinations

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference, as usual., July 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Yucatan (Paperback)

I got this book when I first came to Yucatan, a year ago. I have lived here ever since. This book is a great resource, as are most of the LP books. Definitely worth getting.

I live in Merida now and love it...