Stroll around Guadalajara's beautiful Centro Historico, where graceful colonial arcades flank old plazas and shaded parks. Sit in a cafe long enough and you might catch a glimpse of the legendary Mariachis - nomadic musicians who roam the country with guitar in hand. Leave the `City of Roses' and head for Puerto Vallarta beach resort on the Pacific Coast, where Mexicans have flocked for sun and surf since the 19th century. Footprintfocus Guadalajara & Pacific Coast covers all of these legendary Mexican destinations and more: knock back a tequila in Tequila, go birdwatching in San Blas or experience the little-known colonial charm of Siera Jolalpa and Sierra Tapalpa. With detailed coverage of the region, Footprintfocus is the perfect guide for adventurers and vacationers alike.
* Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around.
* Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
* Detailed street maps for Guadalajara and other key towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Guadalajara and the Pacific Coast without weighing you down.

The content of Footprintfocus Guadalajara & Pacific Coast guide has been extracted from Footprint's Mexico Handbook.

Paraguay Footprint Focus Guide

by Geoff Groesbeck

Published 14 September 2011
Walk around Asuncion's historic centre and admire the grandeur of colonial-era buildings like the Palacio de Gobierno, styled on the Palace of Versailles, before hitting market stalls selling traditional arts and crafts. Paraguay is an under-explored pocket of South America, boasting rich wildlife, lush forests, and mighty rivers. This land-locked country is home to a proud Guarani culture, as well as the 16th-century Jesuit Missions, which are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Footprintfocus Paraguay is a concise and portable guide to this friendly country, containing detailed information on attractions that are both popular and off the beaten track.


* Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings on where to eat & sleep, plus details on festivals and activities.
* Detailed street maps for Asuncion and other important towns.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.




Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Paraguay without weighing you down.




The content of the Footprintfocus Paraguay guide has been extracted from Footprint's South America Handbook.