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~ (Photographer) "Perhaps no other country in the world is as tourist-friendly as Mexico..." (more)
Key Phrases: daily meals cost, special biosphere reserve, state tourism office, Mexico City, Baja California, Sierra Madre (more...)

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Butterfly sanctuaries, rain forests, whale migrations, and ancient truths are all part of the natural wonders of Mexico. This guide covers a wide range of interests and activities for travelers and features a complete overview of the country's many protected natural areas. Photos, many in color. Maps .

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Paperback: 321 pages
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; New edition edition (October 1, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1562613405
ISBN-13: 978-1562613402
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,061,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Perhaps no other country in the world is as tourist-friendly as Mexico. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
daily meals cost, special biosphere reserve, state tourism office, environmental tourism, local ejido, gypsum dunes, butterfly sanctuary, frequent bus service, tourism guides, national marine park, ecological park, natural history tours, ridley turtle, rustic accommodations

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Mexico City, Baja California, Sierra Madre, Quintana Roo, United States, Sian Ka'an, San Ignacio, Sea of Cortez, Chihuahua City, Copper Canyon, Puerto Vallarta, Cuatro Ci�negas, Gulf of Mexico, Guerrero Negro, R�a Lagartos, San Crist�bal de las Casas, Tourist Yu'u, Tuxtla Guti�rrez, Yucat�n Peninsula, Zone of Silence, Ciudad Victoria, North America, Nuevo Le�n, Oaxaca City, Pico de Orizaba

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Backpacking in Mexico by Tim Burford on page 50, and Back Matter
New World by Warwick Collins in Back Matter
Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan (Volume 2) by John L. Stephens on page 267
Sonora: An Intimate Geography (University of Arizona Southwest Centre) by David Yetman in Back Matter
A Neotropical Companion by John Kricher in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Needed Source of Information on Nature Tourism in Mexico, January 26, 1999

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MEXICO: Adventures in Nature is a sorely needed contribution to Mexican travel literature. As an ecotourism consultant and traveler in Mexico I often find information on Mexican natural areas to be lacking. Ron Mader has put together probably the most comprehensive body of work dedicated to visiting natural sites in Mexico. What's more, Mader goes beyond the standard travel guide. Craftily incorporated in this book is a critical look at ecotourism itself. Mader matter-of-factly discusses the notion of "ecotourism" of the playas and resorts in Mexico where jet skiing is considered "ecotourism." He presents responsible tourism, cultural tourism, and a discussion on the definitions of Mexico's protected areas after a brief historical introduction to the country.

Mader covers flora and fauna in a geographical chapter of Mexico, then he presents information on travel companies specializing in differing aspects of nature/adventure/cultural tourism. Finally, Mader goes into detail on how to get there, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do, broken down by location. Readers will find 14 pages dedicated exclusively to ecotourism in and around Mexico City. Mader then covers the country in detail in nearly 200 pages broken down by: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Central Pacific, Baja and Sonora, Southeast, and Southern Mexico.

MEXICO: Adventures in Nature ends with three appendices bursting with details, such as customs, what to pack, holidays, and the like; just like any other guide. However, readers will find some unique information, such as the locations of cybercafes where a traveler can check in back home via e-mail. There is also a list of over 50 online resources, including Mader's own content-rich ecotourism site. MEXICO: Adventure in Nature is a priceless resource for finding Mexico's out of the way natural treasures. For example, El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, a 357,000-acre cloud forest just south of Texas has not one sign from the highway to the ecolodge, located an hour and a half up unmarked mountain roads. Mader's guide gives detailed directions and interesting facts about finding such places. If a traveler were to contact the state tourism office in Tamaulipas, home of El Cielo, s/he would receive only old brochures of beach resorts and hunting lodges. This book is a "must have" for the true ecotourist. As someone once said, "Don't leave home without it."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond PV and the trinket shops, August 4, 2000

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Biodiversity junkies are always ending up off the pavement in the jungles or on mountain tops and wondering where do we get our next meal, and how the hell are we going to get out of here. Mader comes up with answers in a country where surprisingly little has been written to guide the booming ecotourism trade. Lonely Planet and Moon barely scratch the ecotourism surface and brush over Mexico's fantastic national parks and reserves. Mader lives down there so this is no parachute quickie research junket type book. He has done his homework and gone beyond the obvious places (Palenque, Copper Canyon) to explore some of the most remote but best spots. Lucky gringo. I found his book helpful for finding contact leads in Oaxaca and Veracruz states that led to great guided trips with local enviro groups.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy It, Read It, See It!, September 18, 1999

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I am the author of two guidebooks in this series, BELIZE: ADVENTURES IN NATURE and GUATEMALA: ADVENTURES IN NATURE, as well as dozens of travel articles about Latin America (including Mexico). I am flat-out amazed at the breadth, depth, and detail found in Ron Mader's MEXICO: ADVENTURES IN NATURE. Put simply, there has never been a book like this...and there have been hundreds of guides written to Mexico. Nowhere else will you find the information complied here, about everything from whale-watching to birding, turtle-helping to Maya ruin-exploring. These are aspects most tourists never know about, because nobody tells them about much beyond the traditional turista circuit of big hotels, crowded beaches, and mediocre restaurants. If you want to truly experience the incredible diversity of Mexico natural treasures, you'll start by getting your hands on this book! (Particularly useful is the extensive listing of e-mail addresses and websites, as well as practical info about hotels, restaurants, tour services, and transport)

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2.0 out of 5 stars This book convinced me to NOT go to Mexico
Nothing in this book got me excited about going to Mexico. The natural attractions of the U.S. seem to be far more numerous and spectacular. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ecological travel book
I am the author of the "Adventure Guide to the Yucatan," a guidebook to Mexico's fascinating peninsula . Read more

Published on August 16, 2001 by bruewrite

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recomended travel resource book.
An honest and informative guide to Mexico. The most complete Eco-guide to the National parks and reserves of Mexico that I've ever read. Read more

Published on July 15, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide & reference to an ecologically rich country
Ron Mader's knowledge and devotion to ecotravel in Mesoamerica is displayed throughout this book, to the great benefit of the traveler. Read more

Published on June 3, 1999 by Susan E. Hoffman

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guidebook for ecotourism in Mexico.
Ron Mader has produced an eminently readable and useful guide to the many places in Mexico that do not make it into the mainstream guidebooks. Read more

Published on March 19, 1999 by Brent Chism (bchism@kaiserasso...

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful companion guide for eco-sensitive travelers
The author brings his dry wit and sharp tongue to bear on the hits and misses of responsible tourism in Mexico. A useful companion guide and highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The ideal of eco-travel can be a reality
Most of the travelers and tourists served by the Resource Center of The Americas do not want to participate in the environmental and cultural destruction perpetuated by many... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide to responsible tourism in Mexico
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5.0 out of 5 stars A new model for guidebooks!!
Ron Mader offers us an insightful, tasteful tour of Mexico's beautiful reserves, ruins, park, and biospheres. Read more

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