Mexico assaults the senses with the sights and sounds, tastes and smells of a unique mix of cultures and landscapes. Nowhere else in the Americas are ancient history and magic rituals so inextricably entwined with the routines of modern daily life. An introduction to Mexico, the guide sets it in both modern and historical context and explains how life changes throughout the year. It also features an overview of the country's many specialities, main sight seeing attractions; all described with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Expertly researched information on hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, sports and entertainments ensure all your needs are taken care of; while a survival guide section offers you practical advice on everything from posting a letter to navigating public transport. This guide features - Over 1,000 photographs, illustrations and maps; utaways and floorplans of all the major sights; 3-D aerial views of all the historic districts; where to eat, where to stay and how to get around.
Nick Caistor Books
Nick Caistor is a British journalist and non-fiction author celebrated for his masterful translations of Spanish and Portuguese literature. Twice honored with the Valle-Inclán Prize for translation, his work brings significant literary voices to new audiences. Caistor possesses a deep understanding of Iberian literary traditions, skillfully capturing the essence and nuance of each original work. His translations serve as vital bridges, connecting readers across cultures and enriching the global literary landscape.






Mexico City
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The oldest city in the Americas, Mexico City is now the world's largest urban area. Formerly the centre of the Aztec and Spanish empires, it is home to over 15 million people. This text explores this city of extremes, revealing its turbulent past and chaotic present through it urban landscape.
The Buenos Aires quintet
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
When Pepe Carvalho’s uncle asks him to find his son Raúl in Buenos Aires, Pepe is reluctant. All he knows about Argentina is “tango, Maradona, and the disappeared,” and he has no desire to find out more. But family is family, and soon Carvalho is in Buenos Aires, getting more caught up in Argentina’s troubled past than is good for anybody.
"A community devoured by greed, cowardice and fear. A man persecuted by the ghosts of his painful past. A young woman searching for happiness. In one eventful week, each of them will face questions of life, death and power, and each of them will have to choose their own path. Will they choose good or evil? Coelho dramatizes the struggle with every soul between light and darkness, and its relevance to our everyday struggles: to dare to follow our dreams, to have the courage to be different and to master the fear that prevents us from truly living"--Publisher description.
Mexiko
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Mexiko überwältigt die Sinne mit Bildern und Geräuschen, Farben und Gerüchen – und einer einzigartigen Mischung von Kulturen und Landschaften. Nirgendwo sonst in Amerika sind Geschichte und magische Rituale so untrennbar mit dem Alltag verbunden. In sechs Kapiteln stellt dieser Vis-à-Vis Reiseführer die einzelnen Regionen Mexikos und ihre Sehenswürdigkeiten mit Karten, Fotos und Illustrationen detailliert vor. Dem gigantischen Mexico City ist ein eigenes Kapitel mit rund 70 Seiten gewidmet. Wo man noch echte mexikanische Volkskunst findet, in welchem Restaurant Sie die besten Tacos bekommen und vieles mehr erfahren Sie im ausführlichen Anhang. Dort finden Sie auch zahlreiche praktische Reisehinweise.