Frommer's^® Portable Cancun, 2nd Edition

by David Baird; Lynne Bairstow

• ISBN13: 9780764557101
• ISBN10: 0764557106
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide- but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This exciting new addition to our series puts the beauty and excitement of Canczn at your fingertips. Our expert authors will guide you to the very best of Canczn- fabulous snorkeling and scuba spots, delicious Mexican restaurants, sublimely beautiful golf courses and the hottest nightspots. Candid and evocative reviews of Canczn's accommodations, from all-inclusive luxury resorts to small European-style guesthouses, will make planning your lodgings a snap. Our authors have sought out the best day trips from Canczn including trips to Mayan ruins, nature reserves and stunning parks. With detailed maps, a helpf

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. Planning Your Trip to Cancún.

1 Visitor Information.

Destination Cancún: Red Alert Checklist.

2 Entry Requirements & Customs.

A Few Words About Prices.

3 Money.

4 When to Go.

Cancún Calendar of Festivals & Special Events.

5 Travel Insurance.

6 Health & Safety.

What to Do If You Get Sick.

7 Specialized Travel Resources.

8 Planning Your Trip Online.

Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource.

The Best Websites for Cancún.

9 Getting There.

10 Packages for the Independent Traveler.

Before You Book a Package.

11 The Active Traveler.

12 Getting Around.

Fast Facts:Mexico.

2. Settling into Cancún.

1 Orientation.

Fast Facts:Cancún.

2 Where to Stay.

3 Where to Dine.

3. What to See & Do in Cancún.

1 Beaches,Watersports & Boat Tours.

2 Outdoor Activities & Attractions.

Cancún’s Little Piece of History.

3 Shopping.

4 Cancún After Dark.

4. Day Trips: Island Getaways & Nature Parks.

1 Isla Mujeres.

Fast Facts:Isla Mujeres.

Spending the Night in Isla.

2 Eco-Theme Parks & Reserves.

3 Exploring the Punta Allen Peninsula.

5. A Glimpse of the Maya: Nearby Ruins.

What You Need to Know When Traveling in the Yucatán.

1 Tulum.

Tulum: A Friendly Difference of Opinion.

2 Cobá Ruins.

The Best Websites for Chichén Itzá & the Maya Interior.

3 The Ruins of Chichén Itzá.

Appendix: Useful Terms & Phrases.

1 Telephones & Mail.

2 Basic Vocabulary.

3 Menu Glossary.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index.