Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan 2002

by Bairstow, Lynne

• ISBN13: 9780764564383
• ISBN10: 0764564382
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: WILEY JOHN & SONS INC

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer2s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches, the colorful underwater world, and the mysterious Maya ruins that await you. This authoritative guide captures all the glitter of Cancun, as well as the more rustic and authentic charms of Cozumel, which boasts world-class diving and snorkeling in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The authors have lived in and written about Mexico for years, so they2re able to provide candid reviews of all the beach resorts, the best local dining, and the latest, hottest nightlife. Beyond the major resort areas, we2ll show you sleepy beachfront towns, sea turtle preserves, and fascinating inland towns where you can bargain in local markets. You2ll travel Mexico like a pro with our candid advice and handy Spanish-language glossary. Also included are accurate regional and town maps (including site plans of the major ruins), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What's New in Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán.

1. The Best of Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán.

2. Planning Your Trip to the Yucatán.

3. Cancún.

4. Isla Mujeres, Cozumel & the Riviera Maya.

5. Mérida, Chichén-Itzá & the Maya Interior.

6. Tabasco & Chiapas.

Appendix A: The Yucatán in Depth.

1. The Land & Its People.

2. A Look at the Past.

3. Art &Architecture 101.

4. Religion, Myth & Folklore.

5. Food & Drink.

6. Recommended Books.

Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases.

1. Telephones & Mail.

2. Basic Vocabulary.

3. Menu Glossary.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.