The Yucatan: A Guide to the Land of Maya Mysteries

by Antoinette May

Book Overview

This entertaining yet informative guide presents rich, complete descriptions of places to eat, stay, and play in the Yucatan, including its best resorts, hideaways, beaches, and diving spots. Also featured are lyrical accounts of Mayan sites and mythology, including fascinating historical background and a witty who's who guide to Mayan gods. From jungle adventures in Yaxchilan to civilized retreats in San Cristobal, the book offers a wealth of information on the culture and spirit of the region.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 093317490X
• ISBN13: 9780933174900
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Wide World Publishing
• Length: 325 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A different kind of tour book

As the sub-title suggests, this is a tour-guide for the land of Maya mysteries, in the Yucatan, and also in neighboring areas. It is delightful and enlightening reading, although some of the information is a little of-of-date (copyright 1987,etc, but the 2004 revised edition didn't catch all the needed revisions). Nevertheless it's worth having for its different slant & abridged information on the sights & the history. The author also includes interesting information,like the possibility that Coba was ruled by a female; see p.102 for more on that. Pack it!