Colonial Mexico: A Traveler's Guide to Historic Districts and Towns
by Chicki Mallan

The intriguing colonial heritage of Mexico is profiled in this detailed and informative guide. Chicki Mallan leads readers through cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Merida, and Veracruz, revealing 500-year-old churches, Spanish haciendas, and imposing palaces. Past and present are celebrated with coverage of festivals, indigenous arts and crafts, and photos taken by Oz Mallan.

• Guides readers through the colonial districts of cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara, Merida, Veracruz, and Mexico City
• Reveals 500-year-old churches, Spanish haciendas, and imposing palaces in styles ranging from Churrigueresque to neoclassical, baroque to Mudejar
• Discusses indigenous arts and crafts as well as works by masters such as Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco
• Provides in-depth coverage of festivals, including the Festival of Saint Sebastian, Day of the Dead, and Semana Santa
• Lists a selection of historic accommodations, including a luxurious hotel built into the ruins of a 130-year-old bullfighting arena
• Offers an appendix with tourist and transportation information, useful archaeological terms, and Spanish phrases

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