Moon Handbooks Acapulco - Softcover

Whipperman, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566916321 ISBN 13: 9781566916325

Publisher: Moon Travel, 2004

From the colorful shrine cities of Chilpancingo, Iguala, and Taxco to the limestone formations of Juxtlahuaca, Moon Handbooks Acapulco is your introduction to this rare place of magnificent vistas, glittering hotels, and rich history. Covering the entire region, including Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, the Costa Grande, Guerrero upcountry, and the Costa Chica, this book provides up-to-date details on the best of Acapulco. In addition to photos, illustrations, maps and comprehensive information on transportation, accommodations, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and sightseeing options, experienced authors provide insight into the language, history, geography, people, arts, politics, and social issues. With tips on the best places to shop for handicrafts, including Taxco's famous silver and Olinala's fine lacquerware, plus listings for celebrated beaches as well as small hideaways like Pie de la Cuesta, Troncones, Barra de Potosi, and Playa Escondida, this guidebook gives you the tools you need to create a uniquely personal experience.

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About the Author:

In the 1980s, the lure of travel drew Bruce Whipperman away from a 20-year career of teaching physics. The occasion was a trip to Kenya, which included a solar eclipse and a safari. He hasn't stopped travelling since. Bruce has always pursued his travel career for the fun of it. He started with slide shows and photo gifts for friends. Others wanted his photos, so he began selling them. Once, stranded in Ethiopia, he began to write. A dozen years later, Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico became his first book, followed by Moon Handbooks to Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. For him, travel writing heightens his awareness and focuses his own travel experiences. He always remembers what a Nepali Sherpa said: "Many people come, looking, looking; few people come, see."

Review:

The latest in the batch of Moon Handbooks releases proves again that Moon is one of the finest travel series around. What sets Moon apart from most guidebooks is the attention to detail, and more importantly, a respect for the topic.

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