Northern Pacific Mexico

This guide is drawn from our much larger guide to Mexico's Pacific Coast. It focuses on the Northern Pacific Coast primarily - Guayman and San Carsol, Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley, Chihuahua, Los Mochis, El Fuerte, the Copper Canyon, Creel, La Bufa. The extensive introduction covers all of the information you need about Mexico as a whole - getting there, getting around, the history, the culture, and much more. The Pacific coast of Mexico is a playground for active travelers. Warm waves and sunny skies attract the beach crowd with watersports, while volcanoes, mountains and jungles appeal to hikers, naturalists and the culturally curious. Visit a pearl farm in San Carlos, ride a train through Copper Canyon, go crocodile hunting on La Tovara River, surf the big waves at Playa Las Islitas, or visit the village of Ajejic, where DH Lawrence once got inspiration. We travel to grow ñ our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise -- sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique. "From artifacts and culture to water sports and local travel, Mexico's Pacific Coast has it all - as does Vivien Lougheed's book, an insider's guide to everything from archeological ruins to tours and places to stay. Whether you want to plan an independent sightseeing adventure, plan an outdoors trip, or survey cultural attractions and local fiestas, this is the handbook to plan ahead with - and take with you." -- Midwest Book Review.  "We live on our sailboat, cruising the Pacific Coast of Mexico and rely on this book to plan our adventures! The accurate descriptions of the smaller towns and beaches help us to make better choices in our travels. If you're planning to drive or sail this area, this is a must-have book in your backpack." -- Terry Morris