North American Guides


Baja California; 4th edition

Wayne Bernhardson
Published January 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 445 0
320pp/16pp color/39 maps
A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF 



Just south of the California border lies Baja - land of beautiful beaches, remote deserts and crystalline waters. Whether you want to view ancient Indian rock art, catch a wave off Islas de Todos Santos or find the best margarita in Ensenada, Lonely Planet reveals the best of Baja California on and off the tourist track.







  • extensive new coverage of diving, surfing, snorkeling, whale-watching, fishing and bicycling in Baja

  • 39 detailed maps, including a full-color Baja highlights map

  • details for travelers of every budget on where to stay - from resort hotels to desert camps - and what to eat - from biftec to lobster burritos on the beach

  • thorough information on Baja's unique animals, plants and parks

  • a practical Spanish language section and glossary

    

    
Also from Lonely Planet: Mexico; Diving and Snorkeling Baja California; Latin American Spanish phrasebook

    

    
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    Diving and Snorkeling Baja California; 1st edition
    


Walt Peterson

    Published February 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 572 4


    160 pp /full-colour throughout

    A$19.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF

    
Blessed with two lengthy and very different coastlines, the Baja Peninsula has a virtually unmatched range of underwater environments. Off its Pacific shores, divers and snorkelers can explore thriving kelp forests and observe cool-water marine life. The Sea of Cortez offers prolific temperate and tropical marine life, colonies of playful sea lions, historical shipwrecks and even a coral reef. The sourthern Cortez and the Revillagigedos attract divers who come to experience close-up encounters with hammerhead sharks and manta rays. This book describes 53 of Baja California's best dive sites, with full colour photos throughout.

    

    

    

  • Dive site depth range and water conditions

  • marine life descriptions and behaviour

  • driving directions and advice for independent divers

  • comprehensive dive services listings

  • 19 easy-to-read maps

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Baja California; Baja California video; Latin American Spanish phrasebook; Pisces Diving & Snorkeling guides

    
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    Canada; 6th edition
    


Mark Lightbody, Dorinda Talbot & Jim DuFresne

    Published February 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 409 4

    944pp/97 maps

    A$32.95 - US$21.95 - UKú14.99 - 180,00FF

    


    




    

  • a special section covering the country's spectacular national parks and 12 World Heritage sites, plus information on flora and fauna

  • 97 fully updated, detailed maps

  • excellent coverage of accommodation, from camping and hostels to five star hotels

  • Canadian English and Canadian French language sections

  • detailed advice on travelling to the more remote areas of northern Cananda

  • extensive coverage of outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, white-water rafting, fishing and skiing

  • background on history, culture and politics with asides on lifestyle

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Vancouver; Pacific Northwest

    
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    Mexico; 6th edition
    


John Noble, Wayne Bernhardson, Tom Brosnahan, Scott Doggett, Susan Forsyth, Mark Honan, Nancy Keller, James Lyon

    Published April 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 429 9


    1016 pp /52 pp colour /over 150 maps

    A$32.95 - US$19.95 - UKú14.99 - 180,00FF

    
Mexico is a realm of fascinating history, abundant natural beauty and vibrant cultural scenes. Whether you want to feel the pulse of the megalopolis Mexico City, saunter along crooked lanes in remote colonial towns, explore ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins, or just relax on the sand of a coastal resort, this guide will help you choose from the myriad of options.

    

    

    

  • tips for adventurous travelers, from diving the Arrecife Palancar to scaling Pico de Orizaba

  • informative coverage of Indian population centers

  • listings of places to stay and eat for all budgets

  • detailed advice on how to get around independently

  • over 150 detailed maps

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Mexico City; Latin American Spanish phrasebook

    
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    Mexico City; 1st edition
    


John Noble

    Published June 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 499 X

    272 pp /16 pp colour /19 maps

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    
Make your way with confidence through the teeming megalopolis of Mexico City. Or venture out of the capital to scale an active volcano, visit a butterfly preserve and marvel at colonial towns. This guidebook unveils a cornucopia of delights both urban and rural. Whether your goal is shopping or sightseeing; art or acharology; mariachis or mural; high finance or fun - Mexico City has it, and it's covered in here.

    

    

    

  • 19 detailed maps, including 10 in full-colour

  • extensive information for business travellers

  • thorough coverage of food and lodging, to suit any budget

  • a helpful Spanish for travellers section

  • insights into Mexican culture and customs

  • a full chapter of excursions to Taxco, Guanajuato, and more

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Mexico; Latin American phrasebook; Pisces Diving & Snorkeling guides

    
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    Vancouver; 1st edition
    


Chris Wyness

    Published May 1999

    ISBN: 0 86442 659 3

    240pp /16pp maps

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    
Surrounded by majestic mountains, forests and ocean, Vancouver sparkles like a jewel in British Columbia's crown. Whether exploring the eclectic neighborhoods, visiting the numerous gardens, hiking in the provincial parks or braving False Creek in a kayak, this detailed guide, written by a native, covers all the practicalities.

    

    

    

  • 24-page full-color map section

  • featuring a special Stanley Park color section

  • walking tours of the City Center & Yaletown and the West End

  • restaurant recommendations, from all-you-can-eat Mongolian BBQ to Pacific Northwest cuisine

  • accommodations options, from hostels to five-star hotels

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Canada; Pacific Northwest

    
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