No comments about El Picacho del Diablo: The conquest of Lower California's highest peak, 1932 & 1937 (Baja California travels series).

No comments about The sun also sets.

1 comments about Call of the Colorado.

1. This book is an encyclopedia of Colorado River runners. As such it's not as riveting as any number of books out there regarding the many river expeditions mentioned within its covers. Think of this as a quick reference to river runners or a good directory of places to continue your search of Colorado River history.
   
   Roy Webb also wrote a book called "If We Had a Boat" which I found much more enjoyable - as it tells full stories of early Green River runners.
   
   If you're into Colorado River history - this is an important book, if you're just wanting an adventure read, other books would be better.

No comments about Bye Bye Poverty Ole Mexico.

5 comments about Let's Go 2001: Mexico: The World's Bestselling Budget Travel Series.

1. I have not traveled to Mexico yet, but I just heared of a wonderful Mexican island from a friend, Isla Holbox, off the Yucatan. I searched for a guidebook... Well most guides don't mention it, and some that did not make the place sound very nice. _Let's Go Mexico_ has a couple pages on Isla Holbox, describing it as "the hidden treasure of the Yucatan." This pretty much matches my friend's description. Hope to tell you more after I see the place! I have used books in this series throughout Europe, they helped me alot; _Let's Go Mexico_ seems to be in the same spirit.



2. As far as I am concerned Lets Go series are the best way to go on a journey. They cover the main topics on each city and give you a good idea of the town you will be visiting. I have used them since 1997 (so far Europe, USA and Canada, Mexico and Central America). Here I have found information that no other guide book provides. It is written in a very American style and I am sure it fits most TRAVELERS - not tourists-. Anually updated (believe me I have compared the editions). I always recomend this book to my friends traveling to MeXiCo. I trust my budget travel vacation on Lets Go. If in doubt... email me: marcoalvarez@hotmail.com



3. From Planeta Journal - I haven't checked out this series for far too long... since I was a student. It's an excellent guide to Mexico for budget travelers, providing details on inexpensive hotels and restaurants. Special sections include Suggested Itineraries, Gay and Lesbian Travel and Alternatives to Tourism. Written by student travelers, the guide takes readers to lesser-known establishments, like Monterrey's Casa de Maiz and San Cristobal's Centro Cultural El Puente. The editor writes: "The only way we found some of these superb budget locales was by leaving the pavement and following the cow path." This "Let's Go" title is particularly funny, authentic and well-written.



4. I just spent about 3 months in Mexico with this book as my only travel guide. It worked out quite well, despite nearly being destroyed by a large Pacific wave! It seems particularly good if you are traveling on a tight budget. The prices, etc. were more or less up to date--I doubt you'll ever find anything up-to-the-minute, but this was sufficient for all of the parts of Mexico, and even Guatemala, that I visited. My only complaint was that the authors had a somewhat condescending style and repeatedly made comments that I construed as belittling the locals in some of the areas (I remember Teotihuacan as one example). But that aside, I'm sure this is one of the better guides out there. The Lonely Planet "La Ruta Maya" guide to the Yucatan, Belize, and Guatemala seemed somewhat more useful for that region--not as confined by the national boundaries.



5. I was very impressed by their quality on Let's Go Europe. So this time, I decided to get Let's Go Mexico. And Guess what, on the trip, good that there were copiers in Mexico and people were nice enough to let me borrow them Lonely planet.
   In conclusion, wait for the next Let's Go Mexico, this one is not good at all.

No comments about Life in Mexico.

No comments about U.S. National Forest Campground Guide Southwestern Region: Arizona and New Mexico (U.S. National Forest Camground Guides).

No comments about The El Dorado Trial: The Story of the Gold Rush Routes Across Mexico.

1 comments about Fodor's Pocket Acapulco, 3rd Edition: Including Taxco, Ixtapa and Zilhuatanejo (Fodor's Pocket Acapulco).

1. I have been hunting around for books on Acapulco, and basically I've found that it is a weak area for the established travel authors. This book lacks the kinds of detail and "meat" that you expect in a travel book, but again, so does the competition. Perhaps it has to do with the destination? If you can accept the paucity of good information on Acapulco, then this book covers the bases. It gives enough restaurant and club names to pass muster, gives the necessary travel warnings and hints, and tells you where you need to be given your wants. You can read all of this book in 2 hours. Nice size for traveling but not such a good reference book for getting around.

No comments about Champion Map Carlsbad, New Mexico.