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This newly updated edition contains an additional 100 pages of detailed and expanded information to more fully cover the arts, culture, activities, and emerging neighborhoods of one of America's most visited cities. Cradle of democracy, Boston continues to drive progressive American culture, with a thriving arts scene and some of the country's top universities. Stroll through history in this eminently walkable city, enjoying lively neighborhoods, emerald parks and waterfront views. Our local authors reveal the best of Boston, from precolonial artifacts to 21st-century wonders. Find Freedom - relive the revolution in full color with our special Freedom Trail section. No Need To Study - explore college hot spots around Harvard, Boston College and MIT and in Cambridge, Fenway and Kenmore Square. Stir The Melting Pot - experience American landmarks like Boston Common alongside ethnic neighborhoods like the Italian North End with our walking tours. Beyong The Bean - learn the secret to 'killah chowdah, ' where to find the best late-night grub, and why many world-class chefs call Boston home. Explore More - hike, bike and canoe your way through Cape Cod, Concord and Salem with our informed Excursions chapter.

Bendecido con bosques centenarios, montañas escarpadas y grandes ciudades cosmopolitas, Canadá se extiende desde el Atlántico hasta el Pacífico y, hacia el norte, hasta el océano Ártico. Hace unos 20.000 años Canada estuvo habitado por pueblos aborigenes, pero en el siglo XIX fue colonizado por los europeos. Hoy, el pais destaca por su sociedad liberal y multicultural. Esta quinta edicion de Canada Guias Visuales pone a nuestro alcance toda la informacion que necesitamos para visitar el pais: hoteles, restaurantes, gastronomia, museos, arquitectura, compras, naturaleza, grandes lagos... ademas de variados itinerarios acompañados de su correspondiente plano. Incluye mas de 1.200 fotografias, ilustraciones, mapas, maquetas y planos de los lugares mas relevantes; vistas aereas en 3 dimensiones e informacion practica y variada muy detallada.

Esta cuarta edición de Seattle City Guide en inglés abarca toda la información que necesitamos para recorrer la ciudad más grande del estado de Washington, en los Estados Unidos de América. Esta completa guia de Lonely Planet incluye informacion general sobre Seattle: historia, geografia, politica, economia, poblacion, arte, sociedad, idioma... ademas de informacion turistica: cuando ir, mapas, oficinas de turismo, embajadas, moneda, horarios, lugares especiales para niños, universidades, emergencias, direcciones utiles, alojamiento o gastronomia. Tambien contiene amplios apartados donde se indican los diferentes medios de transporte y lugares para visitar, lugares donde comer, bares, clubs, teatros, compras, excursiones... Incluye numerosas fotografias y mapas de la ciudad.

Make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to Yosemite", the ultimate guide to California''s most stunning park. The full-colour section introduces Yosemite''s highlights, from hiking the Mist Trail and rock-climbing in the Valley to insight into the lives of the Ahwahneechee at the fascinating Yosemite Museum. The guide takes a detailed look at the parks fabulous natural features including the immense rock wall of El Capitan and the towering sequoia trees of Mariposa Grove. There''s expert advice on seeing the park up close, whether you are hiking to the top of Half Dome or exploring the backcountry from Tuolumne Meadows. Rely on practical tips and information on all the best lodges, campgrounds, hotels and restaurants in and around the park. Discover every corner of Yosemite with the clearest maps of any guide.

Aunque la mayor parte de los neoyorquinos vive en los "outer boroughs" -distritos exteriores-, habitualmente Nueva York se identifica con la isla de Manhattan, considerada ciudad completamente multicultural, y ademas la mas poblada de los Estados Unidos de America. La capital es Washington D.C., la cual cuenta actualmente con una poblacion de 581.530 personas de todos los paises y nacionalidades diferentes. Esta segunda edicion de Nueva York y Washington Guia Total contiene informacion totalmente actualizada de ambas ciudades: monumentos, museos, edificios singulares, visitas de interes, gastronomia, fiestas, hoteles, artesania, arte, urbanismo, naturaleza, arquitectura popular, restaurantes, compras... ademas de un practico glosario con los terminos mas habituales en ingles americano. Contiene tambien un amplio capitulo dedicado a los alrededores de ambas ciudades, como Long Island, el valle del Rio Hudson, Arlington, Mount Vernon... Esta completa guia incluye tambien un Plano-Atlas de 24 paginas de Nueva York, mapas a todo color, mapa del Metro de las dos ciudades, acceso y alrededores, y numerosas plantas de museos y monumentos.

This title features: 28 extra pages; informed content and off-beat coverage that brings readers to Baja's secret corners; a surfing chapter by local surf specialist Jake Howard, an associate editor at "Surfer Magazine"; candid local interviews that help travellers get in touch with the real Baja; specialist-written food section; and detailed maps and adventure-travel section that make exploration a breeze. The region is well known for its wine production, and we offer an Elixer Trail itinerary for the 'alcoholically inclined'.

Every visitor to Montreal needs a good travel guide and map - now, for the first time, the two have been combined in a unique format and at an unbeatable price. No bigger than a pocket diary, the "Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide" is a fully illustrated guide to all the major sights, plus there''s an ingenious fold-out map with Montreal''s metro system on the back so you can get around the city with ease. The guide also includes restaurants, bars and shops and even a mini-phrasebook, so you can brush up on some French. With highlights of the top 5 things to see and do in Montreal and opening times for all the listed sites, it''s all you need for a perfect day out and about.

Dorling Kindersley Publishing StaffThis work helps you to discover the city as locals know it. This is your personal guide to the very best that New York has to offer, written by local people who know the city inside out. From the Empire State Building to modern art icons including MoMA, discover the latest places to stay, eat, relax, explore and party. Follow the 'Good Value' symbol and find out where locals spend, spend, spend - or how not to break the bank, discover top city primers, restful havens, events and festivals. Plus, visit local 'Choice' listings, from great restaurants, bars and clubs to cool shops and hotels. It includes a constantly updated website that keeps you in the know on what's hot and happening in town plus reviews, features and links to other sites.

From wrecks to reefs, the Florida Keys offer a treasure trove of diving opportunities, advanced divers and novices alike. This book describes the best dives in the region, from Biscayne Bay to the Dr

From lush wilderness to urban adventure, "The Rough Guide to Canada" is your definitive guide to this diverse country. The full-colour section introduces the best Canada has to offer, from cosmopolitan Toronto to the thundering Niagra and the country''s spectacular natural wonders. This revised 6th edition contains insider tips and colour sections on national parks, art and architecture. The guide includes plenty of practical information on Canada''s amazing array of outdoor pursuits including sailing and fishing in the Maritime Provinces and snowboarding and skiing in Banff. There are comprehensive reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit all tastes and budgets. This guide also takes a detailed look at Canada''s extraordinary history, wildlife and aboriginal peoples, and comes complete with new maps and plans for every area. "The Rough Guide to Canada" is like having a local friend plan your trip!

"The Rough Guide to Oregon and Washington" is the definitive guide to these scenic Pacific Northwest states. The Twenty-four colour pages introduce the region, providing suggestions on what to see and do and when to go, as well as featuring snapshots of over twenty of the area''s highlights. Beginning with easy-going Portland and finishing with geologically diverse eastern Washington, you''ll find more extensive and detailed coverage than in any other guide. The two colour sections - Beervana and scenic hikes beautifully introduce two of the major passions in the two states: beer and hiking.It is complete with practical information on getting to and around the two states, you''ll find informed descriptions and accurate listing of the best bars and accommodation. This guide also takes a detailed look at the region''s history, flora and fauna, surveys the best films and books on Oregon and Washington, and includes new maps and plans for every area. "The Rough Guide to Oregon and Washington" is like having a local friend plan your trip.

Cosmopolitan Honolulu and sun-kissed Waikiki offer all visitors - honeymooners, families and adventure-seekers alike - a thick slice of exotic paradise. Beyond the urban bustle lie acres of island splendor: verdant mountains, mammoth surf, secluded campgrounds, cultural gems. This comprehensive insider?s guide to O'ahu's best will help you create your perfect Hawaiian getaway.

La ciudad más famosa del mundo, la más diversa étnicamente y la más mitificada probablemente sea Nueva York. Es una ciudad que atrae no sólo a los turistas seducidos por los neones de Times Square, el edificio Chrysler, o realizando un peregrinaje al solar de las Torres gemelas, sino también a quienes ansían una vida mejor. Los americanos emigran de otros estados aprovechando las oportunidades profesionales que sólo Nueva York puede ofrecerles o para vivir sin convencionalismos. %3Cbr /%3E Para aquellos que llegan de aún más lejos, Nueva York puede significar la posibilidad de mejorar su situación para sí mismos y sus familias. Desde sus inicios, las oleadas de inmigrantes han convertido a Nueva York en una ciudad étnicamente diversa. Recientemente, portorriqueños, chinos, indios y otros muchos han seguido los pasos de los cientos de miles de europeos que llegaron a finales del siglo pasado, enriqueciendo así el patrimonio étnico de la ciudad. %3Cbr /%3E Nueva York no sólo transforma la vida de los que viven en ella; también se transforma a sí misma. Los decenios de 1980 y 1990 vivieron un boom en la construcción de oficinas a la vez que, con planes urbanísticos concretos, se logró regenerar barrios como Soho, TriBeCa, Chelsea y Times Square. Por ahora el distrito financiero se recupera con firmeza de los daños del 11 de septiembre.

Wallpaper* City Guide San Francisco The fast-track guide for the smart traveller. Wallpaper* 20 new fast-track guides to a range of international cities, from the experts in affordable style at Wallpaper* magazine Tightly edited and ruthlessly researched, for the discerning traveller who wants a true taste of the best a city has to offer Rigorously selected, the guides include the ultimate places to enjoy art and architecture and to sleep, eat, drink, shop, exercise and relax Ideal for the weekend tourist, the business traveller, or even those enjoying an extended stay Pocket-sized, easy to use and discreet so that you don't feel like a tourist

México significa distintas cosas en las diferentes regiones de este país que tiene forma de cuerno de la abundancia.Tierra de extraordinaria diversidad y riqueza -natural y humana- es cuna de imponentes culturas prehispanicas; crisol donde se fusionaron America y Europa. Aqui el legado cultural y el dinamismo del presente convergen de manera inesperada y asombrosa; la oposicion entre lo ancestral y lo moderno resulta inescapable.Con esta obra pretendemos acercarles a una manera de entender la vida. a lo que podemos llamar el Estilo de vida Mexicano.

This series of savvy and sophisticated travel guides presents an intriguing assortment of must-do''s and must-sees. Skillfully combining the traditional tourist sights with lesser-known attractions, these guides help you find a city''s true spirit.

Traditionally regarded as the center of America's intellectual and cultural elite, Boston not only houses venerated museums and performance venues, but also a thriving alternative arts scene. Using local experts and journalists, "Time Out Boston" takes travelers on an in-depth tour of the essential sights--the landmarks of the Revolution, the elegant English-inspired architecture of affluent Beacon Hill and Back Bay, the colleges and hip hangouts of neighboring Cambridge -- as well as the local curiosities most tourists miss. For more adventurous travelers, the guide covers highlights of New England's history-rich Colonial countryside, pretty coastal villages and glorious sandy beaches -- all within an easy drive out of town