Peru at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed double-sided map from Mapas Na Turismo with very clear presentation of the country’s topography through relief based on satellite imagery, subtle altitude colouring & plenty of stop heights. The map divides the country north/south with a very generous overlap between the sides. Yucatan is shown as an inset, also with a good overlap with the adjoining part of the main map. Excellent use of relief shading & altitude colouring gives an almost 3-D presentation of the terrain. National parks & other protected areas are clearly marked. Additional graphics indicate swamps & salt pans. Road network

Includes:: seasonal tracks & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, other Maya & archaeological sites, beaches & surfing/diving sites, locations for observing local fauna, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The map is indexed & its legend

Includes:: English. An inset shows the environs on Mexico City in greater detail at 1:80, 000.



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Mexico & Central America Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Mexico in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Beginning with the pre-Hispanic period & ending with the latest democratic developments of the twenty-first century, this definitive one-volume history of Mexico analyzes the ways that economic, social, & political dynamics have interacted to shape the nation`s past. Alicia Hernandez Chavez takes into account new historiography--which is fully integrated with anthropology, political science, economics, & international relations--to present an original & fresh interpretation of the structures & processes that determined the country`s evolution. Based on the latest sources in both Spanish & other languages, this book illustrates that Mexico`s history--far from being one of violent change, uprisings, & revolution--tended more toward stability & political collaboration. Hernandez Chavez argues that Mexicans relied on tradition & institutions to effect change, resorting to disorder & destruction as little as possible. Numerous maps, tables, & charts support the text, providing extensive information on geography, social structures, the economy, politics, education, health, & transportation. ...

Mexico has long been a top travel destination. But until now, there has not been such a panoramic vision of Mexico offered by some of Mexico`s finest contemporary writers of fiction & literary prose. Here are writings
- many translated for the first time
- that bring you to the people of the beaches, the deserts, jungles, snow-capped mountains & megacities. The voices are rich & diverse, the stories enthralling & strange. These writings shatter stereotypes as they provide a rollicking journey from the Pacific to the Gulf, from Yucatan to border slums, from humble ranchos to a fabulous mountain-top castle. The contributors include rising stars as well as many of Mexico`s best-known literary writers, including: Fernando del Paso, Elena Poniatowska, Carlos Fuentes, Angeles Mastratta, Alberto Ruy-Sanchez, Ilan Stavans, & Juan Villoro.

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Mexico in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Today all would agree that Mexico & the United States have never been closer-that the fates of the two republics are inextricably intertwined. It has become an intimate part of life in almost every community in the United States, through immigration, imported produce, business ties, or illegal drugs. It is less a neighbor than a sibling; no matter what our differences, it is intricately a part of our existence. In the fully updated second edition of Mexico: What Everyone Needs to Know (R), Roderic Ai Camp gives readers the most essential information about our sister republic to the south. Camp organizes chapters around major themes-security & violence, economic development, foreign relations, the colonial heritage, & more. He asks questions that take us beyond the headlines: Why does Mexico have so much drug violence? What was the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement? How democratic is Mexico? Who were Benito Juarez & Pancho Villa? What is the PRI (the Institutional Revolutionary Party)? The answers are sometimes surprising. Despite ratification of NAFTA, for example, Mexico has fallen behind Brazil & Chile in economic growth & rates of poverty. Camp explains that lack of labor flexibility, along with low levels of transparency & high levels of corruption, make Mexico less competitive than some other Latin American countries. The drug trade, of course, enhances corruption & feeds on poverty; Approx. 450, 000 Mexicans now work in this sector. Brisk, clear, & informed, Mexico: What Everyone Needs To Know (R) offers a valuable primer for anyone interested in the past, present, & future of our neighbor to the South. ...

Mexico at 1:2, 425, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map, double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, divides Mexico north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Coverage extends south to include the whole of Belize, most of Guatemala (well past Guatemala City) & north-western Honduras including Tegucigalpa. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals, enhanced by relief shading with graphics for swamp areas, mangroves, seasonal rivers & lakes, & along the coast coral reefs. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are very prominently highlighted. Road network indicates toll routes,

Includes:: selected local roads & tracks, & shows border crossings & distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, castles & archaeological sites, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 2° & an extensive index of localities. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the country’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring the country by road or rail.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep as regular stock the Reise Know-How edition whilst the NGS version can be ordered on request.

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Indexed road map covering three provinces in north-eastern Mexico: Coahuila, Nuevo Leon & Tamaulipas, with on the reverse large street plans of Monterrey, Saltillo & Victoria. Altitude tinting represents the general relief, with swamp & mangrove areas, inundation zones & national parks marked. Road detail

Includes:: selected minor roads & tracks, & shows locations of petrol stations, border crossings to Texas, plus intermediate distances on major routes. Railways, local airports & province boundaries are shown & a range of symbols mark archaeological sites, places of interest, selected campsites, spas, beaches, watersport sites, tourist information offices, etc. The map is indexed & has lines of latitude & longitude at 1° intervals. On the reverse are three large street plans of central Monterrey plus Saltillo & Victoria, annotated with symbols highlighting main places of interest & facilities. This title is part of a series of detailed touring maps of Mexico published by ITMB.

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Indexed road map covering central Mexico, with a large plan of central Mexico City on the reverse. The main map extends from Veracruz in the east to Leon in the west, & from Acapulco in the south to Ciudad Victoria in the north. Altitude tinting represents the general relief with spot heights for major peaks. Swamp areas, reefs & national parks are distinguished. Road detail

Includes:: some minor roads & tracks & shows locations of selected petrol stations & intermediate distances on major routes. Main railways & province boundaries are drawn, with a range of symbols showing local airports & airfields, archaeological sites, places of interest, beaches, etc. Lines of latitude & longitude are at 1° intervals. The clear indexed plan of the central capital at 1:12, 500

Includes:: the east & west bus termini, the Buenavista railway station & much of the Bosque de Chapultepec. An inset covers the San Angel
- Coyoacan district lying a few km to the south. Notable buildings, institutions & attractions are highlighted, subway lines & stations are marked & symbols show churches, tourism offices, museums, hospitals, post offices, hotels etc. A diagram of the metro system is also included, & another small inset shows the major roads of whole of the city at 1:75, 000. The map legends are in English & Spanish. This title is part of a series of detailed touring maps of Mexico published by ITMB.




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