Moon Archaeological Mexico

An Indispensable Guide for anyone interested in Mexico's prehistoric ruins, Archaeological Mexico provides an authoritative survey of Mexico's most important archaeological sites, combining the most recent research with solid practical information for travelers. It includes:
-- Detailed historical overviews and step-by-step tours of 52 essential archaeological sites, enhanced by dozens of illustrations, photos, and maps
-- A comprehensive introduction to Mesoamerican culture, from the early mammoth hunters to the magnificent civilizations encountered by Cortes
-- Advice on convenient and intriguing places to stay near the sites, including Coba's Villa Arqueologica, with ruins located on its grounds, grand Mexico City hotels footsteps from Tenochtitlan's Great Temple, and spartan shacks on the Quintana Roo coast
-- Ideas on where and what to eat, from authentic Aztec meals at some of Mexico City's top restaurants to the open-air barbecue eateries of Teotihuacan