Lonely Planet Mexico City, City Guide

I got after reading reviews here. We spent 2 weeks exploring Mexico City with this book and the laminated map with street look-up. Saw the usual sights but so much more. Great walking tours. Were able to find things confidently and they were just as interesting as advertised. So many cool places, so much art.

This guidebook is really handy, and filled with information for the casual visitor or the returning Mexico City afficianado. I found some great little out-of-the-way places, good information on the major sites, and suggestions for some fine meals! Day trips, ancient sites, astonishing markets, dancing, music and great food...all in this guide. AND...the maps are excellent! (I think a bad map is worse than no map at all). Mexico City is one of the great cities, but is often underappreciated. There are some obstacles to enjoyment, some dangers and annoyances. But, all you need do is read a little in this guide to get up to speed on how the city is...it will help you negotiate the city like a pro-avoiding drama while enjoying the cultural best this great city can offer!

Although the Lonely Planet series are packed with information, which is vital to your trip, I like to also buy a guide from DK eyewitness series as well. The reason, Dk guides are packed from cover to cover with extensive photos to go along with the commentary that shows you exactly where you will be visiting. This makes the reading more enjoyable, instead of just reading about a museum or site, it shares the actually experience of being there, from statues to train station. I rated the lonely planet a 4 stars for the information inside it, and the Dk guides would be a 5 and my first choice.