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The Rough Guide to Mexico (Rough Guide Travel Guides) by: John Fisher, Zora O'Neill, Paul Whitfield, Daniel Jacobs List Price: £15.99 City Travel Guides Price: £10.55 You Save: £5.44 (34%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 917 EAN: 9781843538431 ISBN: 1843538431 Label: Rough Guides Ltd Manufacturer: Rough Guides Ltd Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 983 Publication Date: July 05, 2007 Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd Studio: Rough Guides Ltd Sales Rank: 19726 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Synopsis: "The Rough Guide to Mexico" is the most comprehensive guide you'll find. From the pre-Hispanic Pyramid sight of Tula to the breath-taking train-ride across Copper Canyon, the full-colour section introduces all the countries "must-sees". This revised 7th edition includes hundreds of incisive accounts of the sights, providing fresh takes on lesser known gems as well as the well-established attractions including the Maja ruins in Chiapas and the Yucatan to mariachi in Mexico City. Use the clearest maps available to investigate every corner of this vibrant nation from the beaches to the bustling cities and ancient Mayan temples. There are complete listings of all the best places to stay and eat to suit every budget and significant historical information to give you a well-rounded understanding of Mexico's feast of architecture and rich cultural heritage. "The Rough Guide to Mexico" is like having a local friend plan your trip! Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - A little rough around the edges...I believe the title is far more revealing than one might imagine. On the whole, I would highly recommend this book as a foundation or starting place for a trip to Mexico; though inevitably for a general guide, bredth of information surpasses depth. The book is broken down into rather helpful zones or regions of the country, making the act of planning far more convenient. Each zone is subcategorised into cities and towns (most with a street map of the town centre). This precedes a broad description of the history and points of interest in the town, then a list of some of the better eateries, hotels, transport links, and nightlife. Beware, however - details about bus times and such like can change often - note the year of publication ... Read More: Rating:  - Very interesting, but written for a certain type of holidayThis book has loads of info about culture, religion, history and the like, all the kinds of things I thought I would find out about on the trips we took around the Yucatan(but didn't because the Thomson tour guide didn't speak very good English). If you wish to travel to landmarks or historical sites, you will find a wealth of rich and interesting information which will give you real insight into your visit. However, on the downside, if you are one of the thousands of people who wish to travel to a popular resort, such as Cancun, you will find very basic details, tainted with a kind of horrified wonder of why anyone would want to travel to such places. There is a seeming expectation that everyone reading the book would prefer to stay ... Read More: Rating: - Met my needs perfectlyA day after buying this book, seeing the page 14 picture of Copper Canyon and deciding we had to go there, my friend and I were sitting on the bus to Chihuahua. The Rough Guide suited us perfectly in the way that we traveled through Mexico. It fulfilled two roles: inspiration and transportation logistics. After a couple days in a town, we'd look through the book for other interesting destinations nearby. When we found one, we'd use the book to find out bus times/locations and the approximate cost. When we arrived at a new place, the book went into the backpack until it was time to move on. It would take an encyclopedia to explain all of the attractions in every city in Mexico, and I don't think this book tries to. What it does try to do ... Read More: |
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