WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CRUISING MÉXICO'S WEST COAST: Issues, Problems and Joys of Visiting 2021-22

Book Synopsis: México is a country that draws a large American, Canadian and foreign audience for its superb beach resorts on both the Atlantic/Caribbean and Pacific Coasts. In addition, its interior plateaus and mountains are home to the majority of its large population, rich in a history that spans millennia. The diversity of the cultural matrix is as complex as the physical geography of the land. This is a country that was the birthplace of such great civilizations as the Maya, Toltec and Aztec. Superimposed upon its prehistory is a long Spanish Colonial Era. The natural landscape is equally rich in that it includes tropical rainforests, high interior plateau, deserts and major mountain ranges that include many lofty, and still active volcanoes. Being close to the United States, yet having a culture that is so rich and different has made it one of the most favored resort destinations for Americans. This book focuses upon the Pacific Coast, which offers great diversity of both landscapes and cultures, extending from Baja California in the far north to Chiapas along the border with Guatemala. There are many prime beach resorts along this coastline of over 3,500 kilometers, places with famous names such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco to name just the three largest. Visitors are, however, confronted with a high crime rate, often violent and with a strong prevalence of drugs and other temptations. This book is a detailed guide to the West Coast of México that gives you the factual details on what to do right, what to avoid and how to still have a safe and enjoyable vacation. It also provides the best information on touring, dining and shopping, leaving out those venues that are potential sites for trouble. This is a very valuable tool to have with you as you cruise the magnificent West Coast of México.