Moon Handbooks Cancun and Cozumel: Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya [Paperback]

Gary Prado Chandler (Author), Liza Prado Chandler (Author)

Book Description

Series: Moon Handbooks | Publication Date: September 27, 2005

From snorkeling off of Isla Cozumel, the second longest reef in the world, and partying in the trendiest clubs and bars in town to exploring the Mayan ruins of Chichèn Itzà, San Gervasio, Tulum, and Cobà, Moon Handbooks Cancún is the guide to the best the city has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details on shopping for traditional textiles and handicrafts, staying in beachside bungalows or luxury hotels, and golfing on a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, Moon Handbooks Cancún gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 7th edition (September 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566914981
• ISBN-13: 978-1566914987
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,241,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #55 in Books > Travel > Latin America > Mexico > Cancun & Cozumel

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 26, 2006

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Festivus "Caio" (Aurora, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks Cancun and Cozumel: Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya (Paperback)

I used to be a loyal lonely planet buyer, until I got my hands on this book. The maps, detail, and recommendations were spot on, from the restaurants to the accomdations to the activities. The only time that we had anything other than an excellent meal in Cozumel was when we went to a place recomended by someone in the hotel, as opposed to what was recommended in this book. The detail on each location is very informative. I took three guidebooks with me to Cozumel (fine, I admit it, I am guidebook obsessed), and next time I would take nothing other than this one. In fact, based on this trip, I would pick a Moon guide every time I travel. The section on the Mayan ruins was especially informative. I took the book's recomendation to travel to Coba instead of Tulum, and I was not disappointed.

One disclaimer--I only went to Cozumel and Coba, so I can't speak for how good this book is for Cancun and Playa Del Carmen.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, May 8, 2006

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B.B.; California, USA - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks Cancun and Cozumel: Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya (Paperback)

This is by far the best guidebook to Cancun and surrounding area out there. The depth is incredible; the authors mention somewhere that they stayed in Cancun for two months, and it shows. It's not just Cancun either - the coverage of Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, the Mayan ruins, and all up and down the coast is excellent. The problem with some guides (Lonely Planet, Frommers, etc) is they "take sides" - they're either too cynical about "gringos on vacation" or totally ignore anything that's not sold in a package. The Moon book really showed both sides: from beaches and nightclubs and five-star restaurants, to museums and Mayan ruins and street food. (Real culture in Cancun - who knew??) There's also good suggestions for people traveling with kids, another complaint of mine about some guides. We got all the R&R we wanted, plus a few things I didn't expect. Moon isn't a well-known name, but this book is worth getting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without it!, January 3, 2007

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romaphile (Yakima, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Moon Handbooks Cancun and Cozumel: Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya (Paperback)

I have travelled quite a bit through the years and have always relied on Frommer's and Fodor's, but Moon blows them away! Fantastic insights, great suggestions. I just planned my honeymoon using this book and located a wonderful hotel that the travel agents don't know about! I will use Moon guides from now on!