Yucatan & Mayan Mexico, 3rd (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan) [Paperback]

Nick Rider (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005 | Series: Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan

Explores the distinctive culture and history of the Yucatan, with its Spanish colonial heritage and modern Mayan communities provides detailed insights into the area's Mayan legacy - the magnificent ruins of Chichen Itza and the Giant Catacombs at Loltun encompasses the southern states, including Campeche, Tabasco and Chiapas reveals empty tropical beaches, wild turtle islands, old pirate villages and some of the most glorious coral reefs in the world provides expert advice on the best diving centres and where to cave-dive, kayak and parasail 'Tabasco is sexy. Foreigners may have heard of the Olmec relics of La Vanta, but the part of modern Mexican folklore that everyone seems to know is that Tabasquenas are the most beautiful women in Mexico.'

Editorial Reviews

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"The Cadogan series of guidebooks is superb - comprehensive, intelligent, practical and well-written."--Washington Times (US)

"a pragmatic, warm and entertaining read."--The Times (UK)

"Rider's guide will help tremendously with the logistics of the trip . . . very practical guide . . . will be of great help to the ecotraveler."--Wildlife Activist Magazine (US)

From the Back Cover

Whatever first draws you to the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico – be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food – you are sure to be delighted by the wealth of opportunities on offer. Chill out in a hammock in Tulum, take a jungle adventure tour, visit myriad archaeological sites from Chichen Itza to Palenque, enjoy colonial architecture in Merida or Campeche, dive into a cenote (sinkhole) or snorkel over a coral reef. This guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into the region and its people, past and present.
Inside you will find:

* practical travel advice
* 400 hand-picked places to stay
* 400 restaurants, bars and cafes
* details of Mayan and Olmec sites
* 44 maps and site plans
* stunning color photography
* essential information on diving, snorkeling and watersports

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 3rd edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860112110
• ISBN-13: 978-1860112119
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,494,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Travel > Latin America > Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars good travel book!, December 20, 2009

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Nancy A. Nichols (cleves, oh u.s.a.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yucatan & Mayan Mexico, 3rd (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan) (Paperback)

nice book loaded with info that i needed for my trip to the yucatan. received it in a timely fashion and in good condition for a former library book.

4.0 out of 5 stars friendly and factual, January 15, 2006

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This review is from: Yucatan & Mayan Mexico, 3rd (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan) (Paperback)

I found this book to be most helpful on a quick jaunt into this lush, charming area. The information and guides for Campeche and environs were most precise, including the most sophisticated and elegant restaurants, hotels and day trips. What I felt was strong research helped lend an air of authenticity and credence to the areas we visited, steps above other books that seemed to be mostly backpacking guides to this lovely area.