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Mazatlan is a bustling city located on the Pacific coast, just across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula - and a hugely popular year-round tourist destination. Founded in 1820, the city developed in the mid 1800s on the arrival of German immigrants who subsequently developed Mazatlan into a thriving seaport city - not to mention influencing the local Sinola Tambora bands with Bavarian influences that can still be heard today. Mazatlan and Vicinity are full of things to do: stroll the street and you'll find cafes, restaurants, shops, and attractions; buy a ride with local fishermen and head out to Stone or Deer islands to scuba dive, snorkel, or just chill out on the sandy beaches; see ancient petroglyphs in hidden caves; visit Teacapan to see the mangroves and lagoons; or come at Carnival time to the third largest Mardi Gras in the world.
A country with a smorgasbord of landscapes, Bolivia is a unique destination. Tropical jungles in the Amazon Basin give way to beautiful deserts in the altiplano. The Andes, with four of the world's highest peaks, offer some of the best hiking, climbing and caving on earth. Water covers 14 per cent of the country's territory, including stunning Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Throughout, Bolivia is sprinkled with ruins of pre-Inca civilizations ripe for exploration. Here, Vivien Lougheed shares her passion for Bolivia, telling you about the history, geography, landscape, hidden treasures and top highlights. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - gives you a solid knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; tourism contacts - it's all here! Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. Then come the adventures - fishing, canoeing, hiking, rafting, llama trips and more.
Never galloped along a beach on horseback, trekked up a mountain, explored ancient sites? "Adventure Guides" include extensive lists of recommended outfitters, with all contact details - e-mail, website, phone number and location.
Never galloped along a beach on horseback, trekked up a mountain, explored ancient sites? "Adventure Guides" include extensive lists of recommended outfitters, with all contact details - e-mail, website, phone number and location.
Completely rewritten, this adventure guide to Belize features a new layout for easy navigation and new information. It contains tips and recommendations for travellers to Belize, and profiles many of the archaeological sites, wildlife preserves, marine sanctuaries and conservation areas. It also provides information on Belize City, the Turneffe Islands, Belmopan, San Ignacio, Corozal, Punta Gorda and more.
The Yucatan Peninsula is a stunning holiday destination - the mainland is peppered with ancient Mayan ruins, dense jungles, and unique wildlife, while the nearby islands boast some of the world's most spectacular marine wildlife."Adventure Guide to Yucatan, Cancun & Cozumel" is the perfect guide to exploring and discovering the very best the area has to offer - whether it be exploring Mayan temples, swimming in azure-blue sinkholes, or learning about history rich Cozumel.This superb guide also features expert hints, tips, and advice on discovering the best diving spots, accommodation to suit your tastes and budget, mouth-watering local restaurants, tours, festivals, and much more.
Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the finest and friendliest beach-side holiday destinations in the world. Situated on the West coast of Mexico, this is an all-year-round destination. Once a tiny fishing village, Puerto Vallarta has grown into a world-class resort that has lost none of its original charm, but still lives up to the highest expectations of the modern holiday traveller. Puerto Vallarta is full of five-star resorts and fancy restaurants, but this volume also includes a guide to the 'real' side of the area, from eating fresh-roasted corn to buying delicious fish straight from the sea, or just taking a stroll down the beautifully cobbled streets of the surrounding villages. This "Adventure Guide" also provides information on some of the more exhilarating activities to be found, from scuba diving in the clear waters of the Los Arcos Underwater National Park, to tree-top tours 350 feet above the ground in the nearby jungles.