Lonely Planet Mexico City Guide PDF Download

This is the History, Arts & Architecture chapter from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Time to sort your Aztecs from your Toltecs, your muralists from your mariachis - Mexico City awaits! This chapter will arm you with the background info you need to make sense of this mindblowing megalopolis: its epic past, its arts and crafts, its irrepressible heart.

• top five Mexican movies
• hidden murals of Mexico City
• history timeline
• guide to the city's vibrant music scene

Coverage includes: History, Environment & Planning, Government & Politics, Aztec Mexico City, the Revolution, Painting & Visual Arts, Sculpture & Public Art, Music, Dance, Cinema & Television, Architecture, Green Mexico City.

This is the Neighborhoods chapter from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Don't be overwhelmed by Mexico City's magnitude - embrace it! With this chapter to guide you, you'll have the lay of the land in your hands. Bosque de Chapultepec...Centro Histórico...Zona Rosa...Xochimilco. While some neighborhoods' names may roll off the tongue more easily than others, they all have their unique charms and attractions. ¡Vámonos!

• detailed neighborhood maps
• handy itinerary builder
• themed walking tours
• top neighborhood attractions

Coverage includes: Centro Histórico, Alameda Central & around, Plaza de la República & San Rafael, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc & Juárez, Bosque de Chapultepec, Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Coyoacán, San Ángel, Ciudad Universitaria, Tlalpan, Xochimilco & around, other neighborhoods.

This is the Shopping chapter from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Mexico City has mucho to offer the intrepid consumer - lose yourself in bustling artenasía markets, flash your plastic in designer boutiques, or go crazy for cheap'n'cheerful kitsch. Get all the essential retail details in this chapter.

• top shopping strips
• best bookstores
• overview of bazaars and markets
• where to buy artesanía and crafts

Coverage includes shopping in: Centro Histórico, Alameda Central & around, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc & Juárez, Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Coyoacán, San Ángel, Xochimilco.

This is the Eating chapter from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Tacos and enchiladas are just the beginning! Your taste buds will sing at the endless culinary choices on offer in Mexico City. Let us guide you through local specialties, fusion favorites, international restaurants and snack-stops - just don't blame us for your expanding waistline...

• cooking classes in Mexico City
• an insider's guide to the most authentic cantinas
• top spots for a late-night snack
• vegetarian dining options

Coverage includes: eating out in Centro Histórico, Alameda Central & around, Plaza de la República & San Rafael, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc & Juárez, Bosque de Chapultepec, Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Coyoacán, San Ángel, Ciudad Universitaria, Cuicuilco & Tlalpan; How Defeños Eat, Alta Cocina Mexicana, Street Eats, Practicalities.

This chapter contains the Drinking and Nightlife chapters from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Night time is the right time in Mexico City - whether partaking in a rustic pulquería, strutting their stuff in a hip Polanco discoteca or digging a live band, defeños take their nocturnal pursuits seriously. Warm up your drinking elbow and start practicing your dance moves now, amigos!

• mezcal vs tequila - what's the difference?
• our favorite Mexico City cafes
• where to catch some mariachi action
• the coolest clubs and best concert venues

Coverage includes: Going out in Centro Histórico, Alameda Central & around, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc & Juárez, Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Coyoacán, Tlalpan, Xochimilco; Antros, Rock, Mariachis, Tropical, Blues & World Music, Trova & Traditional.

This chapter contains the Arts and Sports & Activities chapters from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

With its rich classical music tradition and buzzing contemporary art scene, Mexico City is a culture buff's bonanza. Prefer the athletic to the aesthetic? Take your pick: fútbol, boxing and cycling are just a few options for visiting sports nuts. And for a healthy balance between sport and art, nothing beats the acrobatic theatricality of lucha libre!

• Mexico City's best festivals and fairs
• top cultural outings for children
• everything you ever wanted to know about lucha libre
• sensational health spas

Coverage includes: Classical Music, Dance, Film, Theater, Visual Arts, Art Galleries, Health & Fitness, Gyms, Spectator Sports, Cycling, Jogging, Soccer (Fútbol), Baseball, Charreadas, Boxing.

This is the Sleeping chapter from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Let this chapter direct you to your dream digs in Mexico City. An increasing number of low-cost hostels means budget travelers have more buying power, while big spenders won't be short of luxury hotels ready to indulge their wildest room-service fantasies.

• budget to luxury
• airport accommodations
• our top ten picks

Coverage includes sleeping in: Centro Histórico, Alameda Central & around, Plaza de la República & San Rafael, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc & Juárez, Bosque de Chapultepec, Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Coyoacán, Ciudad Universitaria and other neighborhoods.

This is the Day Trips & Excursions chapter from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

As jam-packed with attractions as Mexico City may be, sometimes you've just gotta hit the road, Jack, and discover a world beyond the urban sprawl. Volcanoes, beautifully preserved colonial towns, Aztec pyramids and other pre-Hispanic sites are just a few of the delights within easy reach of the day-tripper.

• the wonders of Teotihuacán
• detailed maps and transport info
• the hidden gems of Texcoco
• the gastronomical delights of Puebla

Coverage includes: Teotihuacán, Pre-Hispanic Legacy, Colonial Art & Architecture, Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl, Puebla, Cholula, Tepoztlán, Tepotzotlán, Taxco, Cuernavaca, Tlaxcala, Malinalco.

This chapter contains the Directory, Transportation and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Mexico City guidebook.

Here's the practical info on everything from transport, climate and money to phones and internet access...you name it. There's also a handy language guide and glossary (complete with slang and culinary terms), and some sound health and safety advice. ¡Qué chido!