Region: Mexico

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Moon Baja

Ninth Edition
Nikki Goth Itoi

Seasoned writer and Mexico enthusiast Nikki Goth Itoi knows the best way to experience Baja—from exploring Valle de Guadalupe, Baja's wine country, to riding the waves at the region's premiere surfing spots. Itoi offers a variety of suggested travel strategies, including Island Hopping, Around the Cape in Seven Days, and Seaside Romance. Complete with tips on fishing and kayaking in Loreto and information on evening Art Walks in San José del Cabo, Moon Baja gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Baja RV Camping

Laura Martone

Experienced RV traveler Laura Martone covers the best of Baja, from the beachside campgrounds north of Rosarito Beach to Vicente Guerrero, a quick getaway near the Arizona-Mexico border. Martone includes experienced advice on the many RV sites throughout the region and also offers information on passports and visas, currency exchange, and road safety.

Complete with detailed regional maps as well as directions for each campground, Moon Baja RV Camping provides travelers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Moon Cabo

Eighth Edition
Nikki Goth Itoi

Mexico enthusiast Nikki Goth Itoi knows the best ways to experience Cabo—from hiking in the Sierra de la Laguna to visiting the amazing Pulmo Reef, the only coral reef system in the Sea of Cortez. Itoi draws on her extensive knowledge of Cabo to provide themed trip ideas, such as Surf and Dive Spots and Cabo Nightlife, plus in-depth coverage of the many activities available to travelers. With insightful advice on finding secluded beaches, diving shipwrecks, and grabbing a bite in La Paz, Moon Cabo gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Cancún and Cozumel

Tenth Edition
Gary Chandler and Liza Prado

Experienced Mexico travelers Gary Chandler and Liza Prado know the best way to travel Cancún and Cozumel—from a relaxing getaway in Tulum to diving and snorkeling Islas Cozumel and Holbox. Chandler and Prado include engaging itinerary ideas for a variety of trip experiences, including The Best of the Riviera Maya and An Eco-Adventure Tour. Complete with details on the best beaches, recommendations for must-see attractions, and advice on where to stay, Moon Cancún and Cozumel gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Chiapas

Liza Prado and Gary Chandler

Spouses and writing partners, Liza Prado and Gary Chandler cover the best of Chiapas—from the ruins of Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of Mexico’s most charming colonial cities. Prado and Chandler include unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as Eco-tour of Chiapas and Colonial Towns and Missions. Including expert advice on the best plaza cafés, rugged forest hikes, and where to experience Mayan arts and culture, Moon Chiapas gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Guadalajara

Third Edition
Bruce Whipperman

Award-winning author and Mexico expert Bruce Whipperman knows how to best explore Guadalajara, from finding lovely handicrafts (artesanías) in Tlaquepaque to kayaking at sunset on Lake Chapala. Bruce also provides great travel strategies, including Highlights of the Great Outdoors and Art, Culture, History, and Archaeology.

Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Guadalajara has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With guidance on dining in the famed Minerva-Chapultepec district, catching a “Mexican Hat Dance,” and examining archaeological sites at El Iztepete, Moon Guadalajara gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo

Bruce Whipperman

With his name on guides to Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Pacific Mexico, Bruce Whipperman is a verifiable expert on making the most of a trip in Mexico—from relaxing on pristine, palm-shaded beaches to dancing until dawn at local clubs. In this guide to Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Whipperman draws on his extensive knowledge of these getaway destinations to provide one-of-a-kind travel strategies and in-depth coverage of the many activities available to visitors. Complete with information on cliff-diving shows, handicraft markets, and first-class scuba diving locations, Moon Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Living Abroad in Mexico

Second Edition
Julie Doherty Meade

Longtime Mexico resident Julie Doherty Meade has the inside track on what it takes to make the move to Mexico. In Moon Living Abroad in Mexico, she uses her firsthand knowledge to offer advice on navigating the language and culture of this warm, welcoming country, and outlines all the information you need to manage your move abroad in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner.

Moon Living Abroad in Mexico is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care. With color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps to help you find your bearings, Moon Living Abroad in Mexico makes it easy for businesspeople, adventurers, students, teachers, professionals, families, couples, and retirees to transition to a life abroad.

Moon Mexico City

Fourth Edition
Chris Humphrey

Former Mexico City resident Chris Humphrey provides travelers with an insider’s view of the metropolis, from exploring the myriad historical sites packed into the world-famous Centro neighborhood to viewing the renowned paintings of Frida Kahloa, Diego Rivera, David Siquieros, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Humphrey also provides unique trip strategies, including Indiginous Past and Present, and for those with only a few days to spare, A Weekend in Mexico City. Complete with details on visiting the colonial village of Tlalpan, viewing the pyramids of Teotihuacan, or hiking to see Monarch butterflies in forest reserves, Moon Mexico City gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Oaxaca

Sixth Edition
Bruce Whipperman

Seasoned travel writer Bruce Whipperman covers the best of Oaxaca, from bargaining at the Mercado Juárez to exploring the Castillo de Moctezuma Aztec pyramid. Whipperman offers up unique trip strategies, including Best Beaches and Local Festivals & Native Markets, as well as experienced advice on where to go and what to see. Complete with information on visiting craft villages near Ocotlán and enjoying the vistas and fresh seafood of Puerto ángel, Moon Oaxaca gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Pacific Mexico

Eighth Edition
Bruce Whipperman

Mexico enthusiast and veteran travel writer, Bruce Whipperman, knows the best way to experience Pacific Mexico from exploring the Nayarit and Jalisco coasts to discovering Oaxaca City and Valley. Bruce includes unique trip ideas like One Day in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco (walking tours ideal for cruise travelers) and 28-Day Best of Pacific Mexico.

Moon Puerto Vallarta

Eighth Edition
Bruce Whipperman and Robin Noelle

Seasoned travel writers Bruce Whipperman and Robin Noelle know the best way to experience Puerto Vallarta—from dining at new restaurants in De Santos and Xitomate to snorkeling in the Bay of Matanchén. Packed with expert advice on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Puerto Vallarta has options for a range of travel budgets. Including tips on the best beaches and where to shop for Huichol crafts, Moon Puerto Vallarta gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and the Bajío

Julie Doherty Meade

Professional writer and longtime Mexico resident Julie Doherty offers up the inside scoop on the Bajío, from where to sip a margarita in San Miguel to how to best explore Guanajuato on foot. Doherty also provides original trip itinerary ideas, including The Best of the Bajío, Art Lover's Tour, and Desert Chill. Complete with tips on the best museums, historic sights, shopping, and food in the region, Moon San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato & the Bajío gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Spotlight Cozumel and the Riviera Maya

Second Edition
Gary Chandler and Liza Prado

Moon Spotlight Cozumel and the Riviera Maya is an 88-page compact guide covering Puerto Morelos, Playa Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, and Tankah Tres. Authors Liza Prado and Gary Chandler offer their seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and include maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating Mexico’s Caribbean coast uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Cancún and Cozumel.

Moon Spotlight Ensenada and Northern Baja

Nikki Goth Itoi

Moon Spotlight Ensenada and Northern Baja is a 120-page compact guide covering Tijuana, Rosarito, Tecate, Ensenada, Mexicali, and San Felipe. Author Nikki Goth Itoi offers her experienced advice on what sights are must-sees, including sightseeing highlights maps to make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers through this south-of-the-border destination.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Baja.

Moon Spotlight Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo

Bruce Whipperman

Moon Spotlight Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Author Bruce Whipperman offers his firsthand advice on must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations for entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, and helpful maps will guide travelers through this popular vacation getaway.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo.

Moon Spotlight Mexico's Nayarit Coast

Bruce Whipperman & Robin Noelle

Moon Spotlight Mexico’s Nayarit Coast is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of the Nayarit Coast, including Sayulita, Rinón de Guayabitos, La Peñita, San Blas, and Tepic. Authors Bruce Whipperman and Robin Noelle provides their firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, including sightseeing highlights maps to make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers around Mexico’s Pacific shore.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Puerto Vallarta.

Moon Spotlight Oaxaca Beaches

Bruce Whipperman

Moon Spotlight Oaxaca Beaches is a 90-page compact guide covering the best of Oaxaca's sunny southern coast. Author Bruce Whipperman offers his seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating these lovely destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Oaxaca.

Moon Spotlight Oaxaca Valley

Bruce Whipperman

Moon Spotlight Oaxaca Valley is a 90-page compact guide covering the best of Oaxaca City and the culturally-rich valley that surrounds it. Author Bruce Whipperman offers seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and he includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as helpful maps, making navigating the Valley of Oaxaca uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Oaxaca.

Moon Spotlight Tulum

Gary Chandler and Liza Prado

Moon Spotlight Tulum is an 86-page compact guide covering Tulum, southern Quintana Roo, Chichén-Itzá,and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Authors Gary Chandler and Liza Prado offer their seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and they include maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating these fascinating destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Cancún & Cozumel.

Moon Yucatán Peninsula

Tenth Edition
Liza Prado and Gary Chandler

Experienced travel writers Liza Prado and Gary Chandler offer up their best advice on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula—from exploring Mayan ruins and Caribbean beaches to visiting hotspots like Mérida, Cancún, and Playa del Carmen. Prado and Chandler include unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as Pyramids and Palaces, Diving and Snorkeling, and A Family Affair. With essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets, Moon Yucatán Peninsula gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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