Mexico (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)

Amazon.co.uk Review
"Mexico is an experience that offers a multitude of cultures, cuisine, environments, handicrafts, art and history." This vast country covers an area of almost 2 million square km encompassing mountains, plains, deserts and beaches--7 million people of a population of an estimated 93.7 million speak one of 50 indigenous tongues. Much credit then, is due to Lonely Planet who have managed to capture Mexico's diverse offerings in one book. Starting with Mexico City and ending in the Yucatan peninsula, this reliable guide will prove invaluable to the first time traveller as well as adding a great wealth of information to the travel aficionados. In keeping with house style, the book also contains detailed information about the culture and history of the country.

Mexico has such an amazing array of things to see and do that trying to plan a trip can be an overwhelming experience--Lonely Planet's highlights sections are particularly useful here--the trustworthy authors give their pick of coasts, archaeological sites, colonial cities, small towns, nature and museums. Details of sights' opening times and entrance fees are as up-to-date as they can possibly be and readers can check for changes and update accordingly via the Lonely Planet Web site.

Guides to accommodation and restaurants cater for the bulging and slightly more depleted wallets alike with prices going from virtually nothing "up to the sky". On the subject of food, there's a well thought out food section to ensure you don't get your empanadas mixed up with your enchiladas. The maps are excellent and full colour photographs are well used. The Lonely Planet series is of a consistently high standard and Lonely Planet Mexico is no exception--a well-researched, well-written guide that will become one of your most valued possessions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Synopsis
An updated guide to Mexico that delivers the whole enchilada, from Aztec and Mayan temples to desert drives and highland hikes.

First Sentence
To explore Mexico is to walk through rain forests and along tropical beaches, to traverse vast deserts and gaze at snow-capped volcanoes, and to walk the streets of teeming cities, sleepy indigenous villages, chic resorts and the ruined cities of the