Colonial Mexico: A Guide to Historic Districts and Towns
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Award-winning travel writer Chicki Mallan is an expert when it comes to Mexico's Spanish past. This guide focuses on the country's intriguing colonial heritage, revealing each city's distinct character -- its people, regional cuisines, and celebrations -- and all the information you need to: Visit 500-year-old churches, haciendas, and impressive palaces in architectural styles varying from baroque to Churrigueresque, neoclassical, and Mudejar, all with a distinctly Mexican character. Discover the best indigenous arts and crafts, such as the Talavera pottery of Puebla, the traditional weavings of Chiapas, and the silver jewelry of Guerrero. Explore each city's streets, starting in charming town centers and branching off into plazas, government buildings, cathedrals, botanical gardens, and theaters. Choose from an assortment of historic hotels and restaurants. Book jacket.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1566913209
ISBN13:9781566913201
Release Date:December 2001
Publisher:Rick Steves
Length:450 Pages
Weight:1.04 lbs.
Dimensions:8.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"
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