Set against the vibrant background of one of the world's most dangerous cities, Oh Mexico! is not only a classic travel memoir, but also contains great narrative and stuffed with amazing facts about this country's colourful history, lit up by warmth, wit, wisdom and pizzazz. With an eye for the bizarre and comic, Lucy's engaging account of surviving life and love in a vast, bustling Central American city is irresistible. After graduating from university with an Arts degree, she is faced with a d...
This is the first ever comprehensive guide to Mexico City museums. An attractive book, it contains splendid photographs that show the museums at their best, as well as practical information, which makes it an indispensable companion for explorers of Mexico's capital. Surprises await museum-goers in unexpected and exotic locations, whether at the top of a church, inside a private apartment, or in a classroom. These pages also reveal exciting new things about familiar places, promising to surprise...
Yucatan Peninsula (Insight Pocket Guides)
by Professor Margaret King, Insight Guides, and John Wilcock
With its archaeological sites, colonial architecture, pristine beaches, and alluring cities, Mexico has long been an attractive destination for travelers. The tourist industry ranks third in contributions to Mexico's gross domestic product and provides more than 5 percent of total employment nationwide. Holiday in Mexico takes a broad historical and geographical look at Mexico, covering tourist destinations from Tijuana to Acapulco and the development of tourism from the 1840s to the present day...
If you want to get the most out of Mexico America, here is the most comprehensive guide with the most up-to-date information. The Mexico America Handbook is packed with maps and facts and vibrant detail. It is written by people who know the country inside out and who will inspire you to enjoy it as much as they do.
Adventure Guide to the Yucatan, Cancun & Cozumel
by Bruce W Conord and June Conord
Julie Doherty Meade lived as an expat in Mexico City. In this book, she shares the city with you, including unique itineraries like the Best of Mexico City, Historic Mexico City, Public Murals, Best Markets, and Mexico City by Design.NEIGHBORHOODSExperience the life of the cityin the best neighborhoods likecolorful Condesa and Coyoacan. SIGHTSBrowse the Museo Frida Kahlo andwander the Zocalo. RESTAURANTSFind the most authentic tacos alpastor and chiles en nogada. NIGHTLIFERaise a mug of pulqu...
AA Street by Street Hertford, Welwyn Garden City (AA Street by Street)
This series of street maps aim to provide clear, legible mapping with easily identifiable landmarks and a large index. They incorporate current digital data from Ordnance Survey. Each atlas in the range contains: a clear road hierarchy with a clever use of colour for easy navigation; prominent landmarks and detail for motorists; clearly marked one-way streets; easily identifiable symbols; a distance measure on each page; easy-to-read street names in clear type; clear district names and area post...
Mexico (Globetrotter Travel Guide) (Globetrotter Travel Pack)
by Fiona Nichols
This guide introduces the reader to Mexico's history, people, culture and economy, and then focuses on the worthwhile sights and places of interest to visit. The text is concise and user-friendly and is full of tips, information panels and suggested excursions.
The Insider's Guide to Mexico (Insider's guides)
by Peggy Bond and Michael Bond
How to Live Good But Cheap in Mexico (Non Fiction)
by Elisabeth Ashe
Whether it's an epic adventure, a short road trip, or a quick jaunt, Michelin's freshly updated, spiral-bound North America Road Atlas 2016 with its clear, accurate mapping helps travellers find their way. This tiled atlas easily complements online navigation, while its big picture and road details aid in advance planning and en route decisions. Included is a section on events and festivals to add local colour to a trip, plus GPS coordinates to 2000+ parks for outdoor fun. Rely with confidence o...
Les habitations-plantations constituent le creuset historique et symbolique ou fut fondu l'alliage original que sont les cultures antillaises. Elles sont le berceau des societes creoles contemporaines qui y ont puise tant leur forte parente que leur diversite. Leur etude a ete precocement le terrain de predilection des historiens. Les archeologues antillanistes se consacraient alors plus volontiers a l'etude des societes precolombiennes. Ainsi, en dehors des travaux pionniers de J. Handler et F....