We visited the Yucatan area of Mexico last autumn and found the Lonely Planet guide to be indispensable. It gives the warts and all picture of the country, along with recommendations of places to stay, visit and eat. The only problem with the Lonely Planet is it isn't that Lonely, and we ... Read review
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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 toLonely Planetwho 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'shighlights 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. TheLonely Planetseries is of a consistently high standard andLonely Planet Mexicois no exception--a well-researched, well-written guide that will become one of your most valued possessions.
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"Mexico is an experience that offers a multitude of cultures, cuisine, environments, ... more
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.
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"Mexico is an experience that offers a multitude of cultures, cuisine, environments, ... more
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.
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"Mexico is an experience that offers a multitude of cultures, cuisine, environments, ... more
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 toLonely Planetwho 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'shighlights 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. TheLonely Planetseries is of a consistently high standard andLonely Planet Mexicois no exception--a well-researched, well-written guide that will become one of your most valued possessions.
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first experience of the region as "like going into detox after a prolonged struggle with uptightedness". Ironic and well-timed humour pervades this seductive little book, which is both a handbook to Mexican cuisine and a noble attempt to show the inter-dependence of history, gastronomy and the Mexican soul within the confines of a guidebook.Not a recipe book as such,Lonely Planet World Food: Mexicoconcentrates on the ingredients of Mexican cuisine, the regional variations which exist in this huge country, and the history behind the dishes which have remained largely unchanged for millennia. But interwoven with the origins and social importance of the tortilla and the tamale, and advice for their cuisine, are intriguing diversions into the soul of Mexico, such as his interview with the bestselling author Laura Esquivel, author ofLike Water for Chocolate.Geddes gives advice on everything from where to buy food to where to eat it, and provides an invaluable and extensive language section. His book makes you want to hop on the first flight to Mexico City, and after Geddes tells the story of a friend on an exchange programme who was given an entire roast chicken by his host for a packed lunch, you know you will be in safe hands. --Toby Green
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"Mexico is an experience that offers a multitude of cultures, cuisine, environments, ... more
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 toLonely Planetwho 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'shighlights 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. TheLonely Planetseries is of a consistently high standard andLonely Planet Mexicois no exception--a well-researched, well-written guide that will become one of your most valued possessions.
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...last autumn and found the Lonely Planet guide to be indispensable. It gives the warts and all picture of the country, along with recommendations of places to stay, visit and eat. The only problem with the Lonely Planet is it isn't that Lonely, and we saw several other visitors with the same book. This means that everyone seems to be going to the places recommended in the books, and other equally good places may get overlooked. Don't treat it as a ... ...all Lonely Planet publications, there's a comprehensive section on history, culture, arts and crafts and a phrase book section. Although these cover the basics, they don't go into a great deal of depth, so if you're particularly interested in a certain area you will probably end up getting another book. having said that, it's a great introduction to the country.
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We visited the Yucatan area of Mexico last autumn and found the Lonely Planet guide to be indispensable. It gives the warts and all picture of the country, along with recommendations of places to stay, visit and eat. The only problem with the Lonely Planet is it isn't that Lonely, and we saw several other visitors with the same book. This means that everyone seems to be going to the places recommended in the books, and other equally good places may get overlooked. Don't treat it as a Bible, and you won't go far wrong. As with all Lonely Planet publications, there's a comprehensive section on history, culture, arts and crafts and a phrase book section. Although these cover the basics, they don't go into a great deal of depth, so if you're particularly interested in a certain area you will probably end up getting another book. having said that, it's a great introduction to the country.
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Me and my Girlfriend decided to travell through Mexico, and bought the Lonley planet as our guide. It's contains all the information you would possible need, maps, bus time tables, food, drink, hotels etc. It gives you the freedom to turn up somewhere and know you will be able to find your way around. We read alot of other travel books which were no where near as good. The only problem with the book was the section on crime in Mexico City, it makes ...
martindonnelly 09.08.2001
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