Moon Tulum (Second Edition): Including Chichen Itza & the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Description

With idyllic beaches, rustic cabanas, and the turquoise sea, Tulum has all the makings of a perfect getaway. Immerse yourself with Moon Tulum. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for any timeline or budget for families, honeymooners, history buffs, adventurers, and more Activities and unique ideas: Wander the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza or climb the second-highest Maya pyramid at Coba. Kayak through mangrove forests and snorkel the world's longest underground river system. See parrots, toucans, and even jaguars at the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, and bike from temple to temple on wide forest paths. Sunbathe by the pool or relax in an oceanfront cabana with your favorite beachy cocktail The best spots for sports and recreation, including sailing, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, kiteboarding, and diving or snorkeling along reefs and in cenotes, eerily beautiful underground poolsExpert insight from seasoned adventurers Gary Chandler and Liz PradoHonest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from charming seaside hotels to eco-friendly bungalowsDetailed maps and full-color photos throughoutThorough information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local cultureFull coverage of Tulum, Coba, The Costa Maya, Laguan Bacalar, Ek'Balam, Chetumal, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, and Chichen ItzaWith Moon Tulum's expert advice, myriad activities, and local know-how on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.

Gary Chandler grew up in a small ski town south of Lake Tahoe, California. He earned his bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, and also studied abroad in Mexico City and Oaxaca. After graduation, Gary backpacked through much of Mexico and Central America, and later Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. His first guidebook assignment was covering the highlands of Guatemala, which was followed by assignments in El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and elsewhere. Gary has contributed to almost 30 guidebooks, many coauthored with wife and fellow travel writer/photographer Liza Prado. Between assignments, Gary earned a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University, worked as a news reporter and criminal investigator, and published numerous articles and blogs about travel in Latin America. He and Liza have two children and live in Colorado. Liza Prado was working as a corporate attorney in San Francisco when she decided to take a leap of faith and try travel writing and photography. Ten years later, she has coauthored 20 guidebooks and written dozens of feature articles and travel blogs to destinations throughout the Americas. Her photographs have been published by Moon Travel Guides and websites like Gogobot and Away.com.Since her first visit to the region in the early 2000s, the Riviera Maya has remained one of Liza's favorite places to travel. For this assignment, she dived on coral reefs and snorkeled through cenotes, climbed Maya ruins and toured monkey reserves, explored beach towns and fishing villages, caught a few local bands and listened to rock-star DJs - all with two kids in tow (well, at least part of the time). A graduate of Brown University and Stanford Law School, Liza lives in Denver, Colorado, with husband and coauthor Gary Chandler and their children, Eva and Leo.