Mexico (Country Guide)
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Editor: John NobleEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-01
ISBN: 1741048044
Number of pages: 1056
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Book Reviews of Mexico (Country Guide)
Book Review: Good, but not really up to date
Summary: 3 Stars
I just came back from a trip over the Yucatan peninsula. In general, the choice, description and evaluation of places is good, as in most of the lonely planets. However, the choice of hotels and restaurants, at least in the budget and mid-range section was only helpful in maybe 50% of cases. The other 50% were rather epxensive, no longer existing or just bad tips. Obvious and locally known good places to stay for the night (which are cited in other books) where missing for almost all the towns we went. In general, the prices in the book are completely outdated, in reality everything was more expensive by 20-100%. Over all, it seems that either the tourism industry in Yucatan and Quintana Roo has changed immensly in a very short time period, or this section of the guide has just not been updated for a while...
Summary of Mexico (Country Guide)
Discover MexicoFind your inner archaeologist among the ancient Maya temples of jungle-covered Palenque
Breathe in the crisp air as you ride the railroad through the spectacular Copper Canyon
Cheer on the masked 'good guys' in one of Mexico City's raucous lucha libre (wrestling) bouts
Relax beside the azure Caribbean waters as you relish doing nothing in Playa del Carmen
In This Guide:
Fourteen authors, 525 days of in-country research, 185 detailed maps
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights
Initially specializing in Asia guidebooks, the Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit series has long been a favorite of budget travelers all over the globe. Lonely Planet guides have a reputation for plainspoken and practical advice as well as thoughtful writing about history and culture, and Lonely Planet Mexico is no exception. 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 artesan?as, or handicrafts.) One note: this edition came out during the worst of the peso devaluation crisis, so the prices quoted may vary widely from the actual amount. It's best to rely on another guidebook for exact prices (try one that comes out every year), but for basic comparative information, Lonely Planet is a good name to trust.
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