Mexico '99: The Complete Guide to the Colonial Cities, Maya Ruins, Resorts, Reefs, Fiestas a nd Folk Art (Fodor's)

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Updated each year and containing a full-color, foldout Rand McNally map, a Fodor's Gold Guide is an essential tool for any kind of traveler. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.

The best guide to Mexico, updated every year
Great drives and walks, with visits to museums, Maya and Aztec ruins, colonial churches, and other sights
Spectacular beaches, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing
By rail through the breathtaking Sierra Madre
Silver, textiles, ceramics, and leather at great prices

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Chic resorts, sleek hotels, and charming posadas
Smart restaurants, cozy cafés, and traditional taquerías

Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

69 pages of maps, 36 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts and smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Further Reading
Spanish vocabulary
Complete index