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Moon Handbooks Acapulco

by: Whipperman, Bruce

Moon Handbooks Acapulco

by: Whipperman, Bruce

ISBN 13:
9781566916325
ISBN 10:
1566916321
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/03/2004
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

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Introduction

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Four hundred years ago, the promise of treasure lured pirates to Acapulco's sun-drenched coast. Today's visitors are drawn to the region by its wealth of secluded beaches, mangrove-laden esteros, lively crafts markets, and historic highland towns.

Land and Sea

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Flora and Fauna

(9)

History

(17)

Economy and Government

(4)

People

(5)

On the Road

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What's your vision of paradise? Whether it's finding the perfect surfing spot, figuring out where to string your hammock, or dining on fresh-caught fish under a shady palapa, you'll find all the practical information you need right here.

Sports and Recreation

(8)

Festivals and Events

(2)

Arts and Crafts

(6)

Accommodations

(5)

Food and Drink

(5)

Shopping

(1)

Getting There

(12)

Getting Around

(6)

Information and Services

(9)

Health and Safety

(5)

What to Take

(2)

Acapulco

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Its name long synonymous with palm shaded beaches, good food, and merrymaking, Acapulco lives up to its reputation-and also surprises with its rich history and intimate, old-world neighborhoods. Just a few miles west, you'll find tranquillity in Pie de la Cuesta, where placid Laguna Coyuca is ideal for kayaking, sailboarding, and water-skiing.

Playa Larga; Barra Vieja and Laguna Tres Palos

PIE DE LA CUESTA

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(24)

Laguna Coyuca

The Costa Grande

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Stop along Guerrero's Big Coast for country living at its most serene, with colorful market towns seaside hideaways, and breezy beaches just right for camping and surf fishing. Poke among sheltered tidepools near Piedra Tlalcoyunque, or join the fiesta in Petatlan, which comes alive in celebration of its beloved patrón, Padre Jesús.

Coyuca de Benitez and La Barra; El Carrizal; Laguna de Mitla; Camalote, Playa Paraiso, and San Jerónimo; Boca Chica and Tetitlán; Tecpán; San Luis de la Loma and Piedra Tlalcoyunque; Puerto Vicente Guerrero, Playa Escondida, and Playa Brisas del Mar; Papanoa; Playas Arroyo Seco, El Calvario, and Cayacal; Playa La Barrita and Las Salinas; Petatlán; Excursions from Petatlán: Ximalcota, Estero Valentin; Soledad de Maciel Archaeological Zone

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

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Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo offer two distinct worlds only five miles apart. Zihuatanejo still resembles the easy-going a seaside town visitors have enjoyed for years, while Ixtapa serves up luxury with high-rise hotels and stunning sunset vistas. To the north and south, idyllic fishing villages and wildlife-rich lagoons wait to be explored.

SOUTH OF IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO

208

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Playa Las Pozas and Playa Blanca; Barra de Potosi

NORTH OF IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO

211

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Troncones; Majahua; La Saladita, Atracadero, and the Rio Balsas; Lázaro Cardenas

Guerrero Upcountry

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Venture into Guerrero's cool highland valleys to "explore historic towns Chilpancingo and Iguala, shrines to Mexican independence. Nearby, you can wander through limestone caves, climb amid ancient ruins, and visit villages rich in handicrafts. All upcountry roads lead to colonial gem Taxco, with its cobbled hillside lanes and venerable silver-crafting tradition.

CHILPANCINGO

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Excursions from Chilpancingo: Tixtla de Guerrero, La Organera Xochipala Archaeological Zone

RIVER COUNTRY

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The Rio Azul; Petaquillas, Mochitlán, and Quechultenango; The Caves of Juxtlahuaca; Colotlipa; The Rio Papagayo

HANDICRAFTS COUNTRY

242

(8)

Chilapa; Olinala

IGUALA

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Excursions from Iguala: Tuxpan, Cuetlajuchitlan Archaeological Site, Teopantecuantlan Archaeological Site

TAXCO

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Excursions from Taxco: Caves of Cacahuamilpa, Xochicalco Archaeological Zone, Ixcateopan

The Costa Chica

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The Little Coast is not so little, running over 100 miles southeast of Acapulco into the state of Oaxaca. This is a land of diverse heritage, with centuries-old African Mexican communities and vibrant Mixtec and Amusgo market towns, where Spanish is often a foreign language.

San Marcos; Laguna Chautengo and Playa Ventura; Marquelia, Playa Las Peñitas, and Barra de Tecoanapa; Ometepec; Xochistlahuaca; Cuajinicuilapa and Puerto Maldonado; Pinotepa Nacional; Excursions North of Pinotepa: Pinotepa Don Luis, San Juan Colorado, Cacahuatepec, San Pedro Arnusgos; Excursions East of Pinotepa: Huaxpáltepec, Huazolotitlán, Jamiltepec

Resources

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GLOSSARY

306

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SPANISH PHRASEBOOK

309

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Moon Handbooks Acapulco

Moon Handbooks Acapulco

9781566916325

1566916321

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