Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (Cadogan Guides) - Softcover

Nick Rider

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566567955 ISBN 13: 9781566567954

Publisher: Interlink Pub Group, 2009

Synopsis

Whatever first draws you to the Yucatàn peninsula of Mexico - be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food - you're sure to be delighted by its wealth of opportunities. This fascinating and definitive guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into this vibrant region.

* Includes essential information on diving, snorkeling and water sports
* Contains practical travel advice and easy-to-use maps
* Hand-picks the best places to stay and eat, plus top sites for each region
* With in-depth cultural and historical backgrounds

"If you look at life as a journey rather than a destination, then Cadogan Guides are the manuals for you." -Everything France magazine

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Introduction
The Maya
History: Conquest and After
Topics
Food and Drink
Planning Your Trip
Practical A-Z
Cancún, the Islands and "Riviera Maya"
Yucatán State
Southern Quintana Roo and Río Bec
Campeche State
Tabasco
Chiapas
Language
Glossary
Further Reading
Index

About the Author:

Nick Rider was born in Coventry, England, where there are no pyramids, although there may be portals to the Otherworld that no one has quite noticed yet... He lived in Spain for several years and wrote a PhD on Spanish history before first traveling in Mexico.

About this edition

• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1566567955
• ISBN 13: 9781566567954
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 544