Mexico Books and Travel Guides


Adventure Guide to the Yucatan : Including Cancun & Cozumel
The first travel guide aimed at the active traveler in this part of the world. Not only does it cover the basics: customs, immigration, how to get around, when to go, where to stay and eat; but it also gives extensive background on the region's history, from mystical Mayan civilizations to Spanish "discovery" to modern cultures and the American influence. It looks at the plant and animal life you will encounter, as well as offering practical travel tips and pointers on the language.
Click Here for More Info


Archaeological Mexico : A Traveler's Guide to Ancient Cities and Sacred Sites
Inside Archaeological Mexico, you will find detailed descriptions of 52 of Mexico's most important archaeological sites--from Cancun's hidden temples to Maya ruins in the heart of the Chiapas rainforest. Each chapter incorporates the latest scientific research as well as background information on the major pre-Columbian cultures.
Click Here for More Info


Baja Handbook : Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas
Includes recommendations on hotels, resorts, and campgrounds, plus restaurant reviews, and extensive details on recreational activities. 69 photos. 50 illustrations. 50 maps.
Click Here for More Info


Cancun Cozumel
An elegant little book, easy to slip in a pocket or purse, and easy to use. Though small, it's got all the information you could want on hotels (for all budgets), restaurants and bars, the best places to snorkel, scuba, fish, and swim with dolphins, plus beaches and Mayan temples. There's practical information on banks, transportation, speaking Spanish, health, holidays, and where to shop.
Click Here for More Info


Cuisines of Hidden Mexico : A Culinary Journey to Guerrero and Michoacan
This combination cookbook and travelog goes far beyond the usual cookbook format and is recommended for readers who want a healthy dose of historical and cultural information along with recipes. This will make the perfect gift for any who plan a visit to Mexico and who want to take along an armchair tote and gain recipes of regional favorites.
Click Here for More Info


Eyewitness Travel Guide: Mexico
The "Travelers' Needs" section contains 168 recommended hotel options and another 168 restaurants--as well as a beautifully illustrated guide to the foods of Mexico. And there are pages of practical information on visas, health precautions, time zones, electricity, taxis, security, banking, communications, and the like.
Click Here for More Info


Fodor's 2000 Mexico : Expert Advice and Smart Choices, Updated Annually, With Full-Size Map and Color Planning Section
Full-color sections let you experience Mexico before you get there with region by region virtual tours and cross-referencing to the main text. Fodor's color sections are a great way to begin planning your trip
Click Here for More Info


Frommer's Mexico 2000
Terrific walking guides. Excellent choice of restaurants in all price ranges. Ditto, hotels. Very good historical information. Although there is so much to see in Mexico, if you just follow the recommendations in this guide, you'll experience the best that Mexico has to offer.
Click Here for More Info


Living Overseas : Mexico
You'll discover where to live, how to acquire residency and open bank acounts, working and small business ideas, anecdotal accounts of successful expats living there now!
Click Here for More Info


Lonely Planet Mexico
Complementing the information about sights, accommodations, and food are extensive background notes about each region's notable past and present characteristics, from cuisine to geography to art. (Check out the full-color illustrated insert on Mexican artesanías, or handicrafts.)
Click Here for More Info


Mexico Adventures in Nature
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
Click Here for More Info


Mexico City
An excellent handbook for anyone planning to spend time in Mexico City. The author's real enthusiasm about this complex place is evident and the scope of a whole guide dedicated to one city allows truly in-depth observation...
Click Here for More Info


Mexico Handbook
Comprehensive and user-friendly, this encyclopedic handbook offers detailed information on Mexico's cultural attractions, transportation, places to stay and eat, outdoor recreation, and nightlife, as well as anything else a traveler might want to know. Photos, many in color. 150 maps.
Click Here for More Info


Northern Mexico Handbook : Including the Copper Canyon
With information on camping, dining, cycling, fishing, beaches, and more, this updated guide to northern Mexico also features a profile of the Copper Canyon area, one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the country. 220+ photos & illustrations. 68 maps.
Click Here for More Info


Pacific Mexico Handbook; Including Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca, Guadalajara, and Mazatlan
An encyclopedic guide to the Mexican coast from Mazatlan to Oaxaca, this guide includes Guadalajara, Acapulco, Colima, Patzcuaro, Urapan, and Taxco.
Click Here for More Info




home vital stats history listings embassy listings guide books faq

home guides history stats embassies