The Rough Guide to Mexico (Travel Guide eBook)

Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to Mexico featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Mexico, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Mexico, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to MEXICO covers: Mexico City, Acapulco and the Pacific beaches, inland Jalisco and Michoacán, the Bajio, Veracruz, the north, the northwest and Copper Canyon, Baja California, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco and the Yucatán. Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Mexico, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Chiapas to family activities in child-friendly places, like Oaxaca or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Tulum. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Mexico entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Mexico give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for surfing, learning about local history and sampling local delicacies. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Palenque, Merida, Baja and Guanajuato's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Mexico, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Mexico, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Mexico, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Lagos de Montebello National Park and the spectacular Pirámide del Sol. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Cuernavaca, Tampico and many more locations in Mexico, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.