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• Insider advice on what to see and do on your trip to Mexico's Central Pacific Coast region, from the golden beaches and jungle-studded mountains of Puerto Vallarta to the vast palm groves and legendary sportfishing of Manzanillo. Plus tips on navigating the region's lovely but less-traveled corners, like the tranquil surfing hub of Sayulita and the secluded white-sand beaches and magnificent coral reefs of Punta Mita.
• Where to find the tastiest tortas ahogadas (pork sandwiches) in Guadalajara, the most savory seviche in Sayulita, and the finest tequila bars in Puerto Vallarta.
• Tips on where to find the best shopping and what to bring home as a souvenir, from handmade ceramics and glassware from Guadalajara to exquisite Huichol Indian art from Puerto Vallarta.
• A chapter on useful Spanish phrases will have you ordering cervezas in a nanosecond.
• Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations-they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
• Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity-no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
• User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

A writer, editor, and translator, David Baird has lived for several years in different parts of Mexico. Now based in Austin, Texas, he spends as much time in Mexico as possible.

A former resident of Mexico City, Shane Christensen has written various Frommer's guides to Mexico. He is also the author of Frommer's Dubai and Frommer's Grand Canyon. Though he's a California native, he considers himself Mexican at heart and returns to Mexico at every chance he gets.