The Reader's Companion to Mexico edited by Alan Ryan Reviewed by Allan Cogan

This is an odd volume. I originally bought it because it advertises itself as "a gathering of some of the best travel writing ever" about Mexico. However, you quickly find as you dip into it that not all the articles are about travel. Also, very few of them have been written in recent times. Indeed, a couple were written about 100 years ago. However, that's not a criticism. read more

The Maya civilization, cities of the Maya by Luis Dumois

The material splendor of the Maya culture is appreciated, more than in any other field, in the architecture and ornamentation of their cities. These city-states were the center of power for the king-pr... read more

archeological-sites historical-sites maya perspectives Yucatán Peninsula Palenque, Chiapas

Link to clickable interactive map of Chiapas, Mexico: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Palenque by Tony Burton

Clickable interactive map of Chiapas, Mexico: San Cristobal de las Casas, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Palenque read more

exploring-tourism maps Chiapas Tabasco San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas Villahermosa, Tabasco Palenque, Chiapas

A driving tour from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque: Part Two by Alvin Starkman

The countryside in Southern Mexico is tropical and beautiful. There are "must sees" all along the way as you drive from San Cristobal de las Casas to Oaxaca. read more

driving-routes travelogue Oaxaca Palenque, Chiapas Veracruz