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HIDDEN CANCUN AND THE YUCATAN
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| By: |
Richard Harris |
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Paperback |
| List price:
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1569752923 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781569752920 |
| Publisher: |
ULYSSES PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2002 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
392 |
| Description: |
Harris invites the reader to go further by exploring "hidden" spots including Cozumel, Tulum, Chicken Itza, Uxmal, and Merida, including small inns and local restaurants. Includes the author's favorite picks, three-day getaway itineraries, driving and walking tours, Web site and email addresses. Maps. |
| Synopsis: |
Cancun may have transformed a small fishing village into billions of dollars worth of tropical resorts--and this book does recommend the best of them--but it is the natural attractions, authentic historical sites and outdoor activities spread all across the Yucatan peninsula that are the true focus of this guide. It leads travelers on a journey through an amazing landscape of jungles, caves, beaches, reefs and archaeological sights. - OUTDOORS: leads to and describes in detail 42 beaches including 41 with swimming, 18 with snorkeling, 13 with windsurfing, 14 with beach hikes and 12 with beach camping - Details the background of 154 Maya archaeological remains - Range of lodging including 9 recommended big resorts in Canclin, 49 distinctive deluxe hotels, 59 affordable inns and even 25 bargain lodges on the beach and near Maya sites - Scores of authentic Mexican restaurants serving local specialties including poc-choc (pork fillets served with an orange-and-onion sauce) and polio pibil (chicken barbecued in banana leaves).THE HIDDEN GUIDES Major sights National and state parks Off the beaten tourist track Popular attractions Beaches Popular with locals but overlooked by travellers Unique hotels Adventure activities Local restaurants Unique to the destination Shopping Nightlife Annual events and festivals Once You Arrive History & Culture The Outdoors Cancun The Mexican Caribbean Quintana Roo Backcountry Valladolid and Chichen Itza Merida The Yucatan Gulf Coast Uxmal and the Hill Country Campeche Beyond the Yucatan Lodging and Dining |
| Illustrations: |
17 maps |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Ulysses Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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