Lonely Planet: Mexico's Pacific Coast

Lonely Planet Puerto Vallarta & Pacific Mexico (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Average customer rating:

Decent travel guide
Great little book

Lonely Planet Puerto Vallarta & Pacific Mexico (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Ben Greensfelder , and Michael Read
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)
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ASIN: 1740598733

Book Description

Mexico's Pacific Coast is cut from the very fabric of dreams - a resplendent tapestry of passion, tradition and unrestrained natural beauty. Slipping from enchanted mangrove lagoons to lost fishing villages, honeysuckle beaches and thriving cosmopolitan cities, visitors will find adventure at every turn - and get there in style with this comprehensive guide. DON'T JUST SIT THERE - Thorough outdoors special section makes adventuring a breeze. World-class fishing, snorkeling, surfing, wildlife spotting, hiking, biking and much more await EXPLORE SECRET SPOTS - Insider's tips to the region's best beach finds, along with great maps and itineraries so you don't get lost along the way ESPANOL MADE EASY - Our handy language section and glossary will arm you with all the words you need to know - and a few extras - to get you into the heart of the country EAT YOUR HEART OUT - From new Mexican cuisine in Oaxaca to the area's best fish taco stands, informed dining tips bring you to top eats and indulgent treats

Customer Reviews:

Decent travel guide.......2006-12-31

Very informative. Decent recommendations. A lot of surfing recommendations... if that's what your into. Only a third of the book is dedicated to PV. Rest of it covers Pacific Mexico (Mazatlan, Manzanillo, etc.)I liked Fodor's PV 2007 better. Especially if you are going to PV and not those other destinations covered by Lonely Planet. Fodor's has a lot more content concerning PV, and is easy to use and well laid out.

Great little book.......2006-10-15

A bit of a misnomer - the book actually covers Mazatlan to Tehuantepec (Oaxaca) intensively in a compact book

Finally getting info on true budget hotels omitted from the Mexico book along with more indepth general coverage

Generally I have avoided PV and Zihua since I thought budget accomodations had dried up - now I am thinking of checking airfares

I am thinking LP should do more of these for Mexico

Lonely Planet Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah (Lonely Planet Southwest)

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Great!
Lonely No More
Used It, Read It, Loved It.
Authors don't like New Mexico
Your standard LP book

Lonely Planet Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah (Lonely Planet Southwest)
Jeff Campbell , and Rob Rachowiecki
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Lonely Planet Santa Fe & Taos (Lonely Planet)

ASIN: 1864503769

Book Description

Want to explore the Grand Canyon? Ski Olympic-caliber slopes? Watch red rock turn fiery at sundown? Our expert authors show you where to find these thrills and more in the Southwest. From Albuquerque to Zion, this guide points you toward the region's urban centers and natural wonders alike. <ul>

full coverage of national parks and monuments, including Bryce canyon and Carlsbad Caverns </li>

more than 22 scenic drives, with color maps to help you hit the road </li>

places to stay and eat for every budget, whether you're seeking the best campsite or the lap of luxury </li>

120 user-friendly maps of cities, trails and natural sites </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2006-06-21

Does a very good job of covering a large area. This book exhibits the best of the Lonely Planet series: a combination of facts, interesting suggestions, opinion and background information. Good maps and graphics. I like that camping suggestions are included for many places.

Lonely No More.......2005-09-10

Living in Australia, planning a road trip around the Southwest is not an easy consideration. I received this book and suddenly the Southwest was withing smelling distance. The reading is easy and expressive. I have a clear idea of where I will go and what I will do. No matter if I were travelling with children or on my own, I'd be clear about what is available to me. This will be the trip of a lifetime and this sensational book is a catalyst for my planning. Fully enjoyable, this book allows the magic of anticipation to grab me and give me colourful dreams.

Used It, Read It, Loved It........2005-07-31

This book was incredibly helpful to me. The maps are awesome. It's organized well. I hiked and did Route 66. The book was great for both. The table of contents is super accessible. Buy it and take it everywhere!

Authors don't like New Mexico.......2004-02-25

I purchased this book before a recent visit to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos. I lived in Albuquerque for 4 years about 6 years ago, but I hoped to find new insigts on places to eat, explore, etc. Basically the guidebook told me where not to go. It failed to mention some excellent restaurants in Albuquerque including The Dog House, Las Mananitas, Il Vicino, etc. In Santa Fe I attended a class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking which was a five star class - not mentioned in the guidebook. In Taos I visited a community of alternative homes constructed of tires and cement (earthships.com will explain more) - again not mentioned in the book. I did go to look at a ruin near Espanola that was recommended, but the reservation does not allow admittance.

Your standard LP book.......2003-07-02

I have recently encountered poor Lonely Planet books, but this was not one of them. It is the good old LP at work.
The coverage of Las Vegas, however, was extremely poor. I spent there 24 hours and this book didn't have enough info for even that short of a trip. The rest is great.
The California LP had twice as much info on Las Vegas.

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WORST Reference Book I've Ever Purchased
don't bother
Terrible
Exciting and I can tell...accurate

Lonely Planet: Mexico's Pacific Coast
Danny Palmerlee , and Sandra Bao
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara (Frommer's Portable)

ASIN: 1740592735

Book Description

Discover Old Mazatlan's historic Plaza Machado, barter in Oaxaca's handicraft markets, thrill to Acapulco's cliff divers. From chilling on a Costa Chica beach to climbing a volcano near Colima, this guide covers the incredible variety of Mexico's Pacific coast. <ul>

beaches! beaches! beaches! </li>

best spots to surf, scuba dive, fish, kayak and hike </li>

tips for finding whales, turtles, dolphins and tropical birds </li>

indispensable Spanish language guide </li>

43 detailed maps </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

WORST Reference Book I've Ever Purchased.......2007-03-20

Not only was this guide not helpful, it was agonizing to use. The index is incomplete, the maps are scattered and inapplicable, nothing is cross-referenced, and the descriptions are more often than not completely irrelevant. I've just returned from my trip to Mexico's Pacific Coast, and found that relying on the book for information was counter-productive, as many facts were missing or wrong. It was more productive to ask anyone than to open the book. Do not spend your money or time on this guide.

don't bother.......2006-08-08

I am an avid LP fan and have used their books in several other countries, but found this one to be incredibly unhelpful. We ended up stranded on a military base, sleeping in our car for a night, and the guidebook had the wrong number for the hotel we were trying to reach. Furthermore, the book seems to breeze over some of the nicer off-the-beaten-path spots, like Mazunte and Zipolite.

Terrible.......2005-01-10

The problem with this guide is that it was written by two people: Danny Palmerlee's advice was spot-on, but Sandra Bao's section was awful. Incorrect maps, serious errors and bad hotel advice. It's as though she were never there. She clearly relied on hearsay without checking things out first hand. Avoid this guide and get a more general Mexico book written by more authors.

Exciting and I can tell...accurate.......2004-08-05

Full of great information (including all the GOOD stuff...maps, vaccinations, requisite travel paperwork, great restaurants and places to stay...) written with a great deal of passion and facts, and because it's a Lonely Planet publication, I trust it is accurate. Great bus reading! Will definately take a copy with me to mark up, just too valuable to leave at home. Highly recommended. Asta luego! :0)

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