Lonely Planet knows Puerto Vallarta and Pacific Mexico. Whether you want to sunbathe on a honey-sand beach, explore hideaway fishing villages, groove all night in Puerto Vallarta or mountain bike along ocean cliffs, our 3rd edition will guide you through the best of this coastal paradise. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers

From resort hot spots like Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta to fishing spots in Manzanillo and Zihuatanejo, Mexico's Pacific Coast is where the ocean meets the sky. But the adventure doesn't need to end at the coast. Venturing inland toward the mountains, visitors can explore captivating areas like Guadalajara, Tepic and Oaxaca. This new guide includes information on how to avoid the all-inclusive resorts and tourist traps. A special emphasis on regional cuisine makes it a must-have for anyone who is Mexico-bound.

From the perpetual summer of palmy Mazatlan to the south-facing beaches of Costa Chica, the fifth edition of Pacific Mexico Handbook provides the thorough detail that independent travelers need to plan a memorable trip. 70 photos. 46 illustrations.

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 both the city of Oaxaca and its surrounding valley. Whipperman 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. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Pacific Mexico 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. Complete with details on the best beaches and the most interesting day trips, Moon Pacific Mexico gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.