Product Description

The cradle of the Maya civilization, a land of mystery and magic, Yucatán stands proud as one of Mexico's most unique regions. Charge into rain forest adventures, explore the legacy of the enigmatic Maya, check out the secret corners of colonial cities, or simply do that whole `Mexico, sit on the beach with a Corona' thing. No stone is left unturned - from Cancún to Cozumel and everywhere in-between - in this comprehensive and informed guide.

MI QUERIDO YUCATÁN - candid local interviews reveal the history and culture of this region in living color

BEAT THE CROWDS - expert tips and informed itineraries get you to the unexplored corners of this dynamic and ever-evolving region

HOT SPOT - get deep into modern Maya culture in Chiapas and Tabasco with our new regional chapter

TRAVEL BACK - explore the history and rites of the Maya with unmatched historic coverage and informed cultural features

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44116 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 316 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781741790191
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
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Customer Reviews

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH!
If you are familiar with the Lonely Planet series you know what this book is about, and as with the other LP guides I found it very helpful during my trip. Lots of great info for the traveler who likes to explore off the beaten path and the economy minded traveler. Very helpful info concerning the ruin sites. Made my hole trip great! The only sad part was my visit to Playa Del Carmen. Last time I was there was over ten years ago when it was a small village with unpaved streets, now it has grown into a small version of Cancun. and I do agree with the other reviewer about "A Tourist In The Yucatan" cool thriller!

Needs to be updated!
I felt like the guide could have had more detail in terms of budget hotels or hostels. I ended up staying in places I found on hostelworld.com that weren't even listed in the Lonely Planet guide. In terms of scuba diving in Cozumel, the book listed only two recommendations, including the random name of a person the writer had met back in 2006 when he was doing his research. Turns out there are over one hundred dive shops in Cozumel that offer to take people out on trips of varying lengths.

The food suggestions in the guidebook were good. The maps of the cities were helpful as were the transportation information tables. The descriptions of the ruins weren't enough to go by without hiring a guide. Still, it was better than the Frommer's guidebook that my sister brought with her.

Falls a bit short
While there is nothing specifically "wrong" with it per se, the Lonely Planet Yucatan guide falls a bit short. The details are a bit sparse and the book is aimed a little more toward the backpacker crowd than I was looking for. Mexico is inexpensive enough (outside of the resort areas, that is) that one can "splurge" a bit on food and lodging while still paying budget prices, by U.S. standards ... so the bare-bones focus of Lonely Planet was not quite what I was looking for.

Again, while not the worst guide on the Yucatan, there are better out there. My favorite was the Moon guide, with the Rough Guide falling a close second. Those books have more detail, have livelier writing, and better recommendations. The Lonely Planet books have been a great resource on many of my travels, but in this case, it fell a bit short.