Moon Handbooks Cancún and Cozumel Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya

by Chandler, Gary Prado; Chandler, Liza Prado

• ISBN13: 9781566914987
• ISBN10: 1566914981
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-27
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

From snorkeling off of Isla Cozumel, the second longest reef in the world, and partying in the trendiest clubs and bars in town to exploring the Mayan ruins of Chichèn Itzà, San Gervasio, Tulum, and Cobà, Moon Handbooks Cancún is the guide to the best the city has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details on shopping for traditional textiles and handicrafts, staying in beachside bungalows or luxury hotels, and golfing on a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, Moon Handbooks Cancún gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Table of Contents

Discover Cancun & Cozumel
Planning Your Trip	3	(1)
The Regions	4	(3)
The Best of Cancun and the Riviera Maya	7	(2)
A Seven-Day Beach-Lover's Tour	9	(1)
An Eco-Adventure Tour	10	(2)
A Four-Day Romantic Getaway	12	(1)
Family Fun	13	(3)
Explore Cancun & Cozumel
Cancun, Isla Mujeres, and Isla Holbox	16	(80)
Cancun	19	(44)
Zona Hotelera Beaches
Archaeological Zones
Parque Las Palapas
Isla Mujeres	63	(22)
Isla Contoy
Isla Holbox	85	(11)
Isla Cozumel and the Riviera Maya	96	(78)
Puerto Morelos	99	(8)
Punta Bete/Playa Xcalacoco	107	(1)
Playa Del Carmen	108	(24)
Quinta Avenida
Playa Tukan
Xaman Ha Bird Sanctuary
Isla Cozumel	132	(24)
Coral Reefs
Archaeological Zones
Parque Nacional Chankanaab
Parque Ecologico Punta Sur
Puerto Aventuras	156	(4)
XPU-HA	160	(1)
Akumal	161	(10)
Laguna Yal-Ku
Centro Ecologico Akumal
Aktun Chen
Tankah Tres	171	(3)
Cenote Tankah
Playa Tankah
Tulum and Southern Quintana Roo	174	(45)
Tulum	177	(17)
Tulum Ruins
Xel-Ha
Northern Beaches
Southern Beaches
Punta Allen and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve	194	(4)
Muyil Archaeological Zone
Ascension Bay
Felipe Carrillo Puerto	198	(3)
La Costa Maya	201	(8)
Mahahual
Xcalak
Laguna Bacalar	209	(3)
Cenote Azul
Chetumal	212	(7)
Kohunlich Archaeological Zone
Dzibanche Archaeological Zone
Inland Archaeological Zones	219	(73)
Chichen Itza and Piste	222	(11)
Chichen Itza Ruins
Balankanche Caves
Ek' Balam	233	(2)
Ek' Balam Ruins
Ek' Balam Village
Valladolid	235	(5)
Coba	240	(8)
Coba Ruins
Coba Village
Know Cancun & Cozumel
The Land	248	(1)
The Coast
Cenotes
Climate
Flora	249	(2)
Trees
Flowers
Fauna	251	(8)
Land Mammals
Sea Life
Birds
Reptiles
Insects and Arachnids
Environmental Issues	259	(1)
Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka'an
Conservation
History	260	(6)
Across the Bering Land Bridge
Ancient Civilizations
Late Preclassic Period
Early Classic Period
Late Classic Period
Early Postclassic Period
Late Postclassic Period
Spanish Arrival and Conquest
Land Reforms
Government and Economy	266	(1)
Government
Economy
The People	267	(3)
Language
Art
Holidays and Festivals
Getting There	270	(1)
Plane
Cruise Ship
Bus
Ferry
Group Travel
Getting Around	271	(3)
Bus
Car
Air
Visas and Officialdom	274	(1)
Passports and Visas
Traveling with Documents
Consulates
Conduct and Customs	275	(1)
The Beach
Bargaining
Photographing Locals
Tips for Travelers	276	(1)
Travelers with Disabilities
Women Travelers
Gay and Lesbian Travelers
Studying Spanish
Health	277	(1)
Sunburn
Heat Exhaustion
Diarrhea
Information and Services	278	(3)
Money
Communications and Media
Maps and Tourist Information
Weights and Measures
Mayan Glossary	281	(2)
Spanish Phrasebook	283	(6)
Suggested Reading	289	(2)
Internet Resources	291	(1)
Index	292