The People's Guide to Mexico by Carl Franz

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Now in its updated 13th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado.Features include: - Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there- Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use show more the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more- Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations- The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers show less

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jamzl 1 review

In my opinion, this is the best guide to Mexico ever written. Rather than giving specific places to stay or eat, Franz relates insider info about every facet of traveling in Mexico one could imagine. Having traveled in Mexico since 1971, and being nearly fluent in spanish, I respect the wisdom that is found in this volume. Few gringos know Mexico as thoroughly as Franz does. This is not your run of the mill guidebook. It is full of entertaining anecdotes and one can open it at any page and enjoy a good read. If you are planning a trip south of the border, and are a traveler, not a tourist, this is the book for you.

Mar 6, 2007

woofrock 181 reviews

Great read. Low-budget travel tips and only slightly countercultural. May be a bit dated now.

May 18, 2009