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| The Authors | p. 5 |
| This Book | p. 7 |
| Foreword | p. 8 |
| Introduction | p. 9 |
| Facts about Mexico's Pacific Coast | p. 11 |
| History | p. 11 |
| Geography & Geology | p. 20 |
| Climate | p. 20 |
| Ecology & Environment | p. 21 |
| Flora & Fauna | p. 23 |
| Government & Politics | p. 24 |
| Economy | p. 24 |
| Population & People | p. 25 |
| Education | p. 25 |
| Arts | p. 25 |
| Society & Conduct | p. 28 |
| Religion | p. 29 |
| Facts for the Visitor | p. 31 |
| Highlights | p. 31 |
| Planning | p. 32 |
| Responsible Tourism | p. 34 |
| Tourist Offices | p. 34 |
| Visas & Documents | p. 34 |
| Embassies & Consulates | p. 37 |
| Customs | p. 39 |
| Money | p. 39 |
| Post & Communications | p. 41 |
| Digital Resources | p. 44 |
| Books | p. 45 |
| Newspapers & Magazines | p. 47 |
| Radio & TV | p. 47 |
| Photography & Video | p. 47 |
| Time | p. 47 |
| Electricity | p. 47 |
| Weights & Measures | p. 48 |
| Laundry | p. 48 |
| Toilets | p. 48 |
| Health | p. 48 |
| Women Travelers | p. 55 |
| Gay & Lesbian Travelers | p. 55 |
| Disabled Travelers | p. 55 |
| Senior Travelers | p. 56 |
| Travel with Children | p. 56 |
| Dangers & Annoyances | p. 56 |
| Legal Matters | p. 57 |
| Business Hours | p. 58 |
| Public Holidays & Special Events | p. 58 |
| Courses | p. 59 |
| Work | p. 59 |
| Accommodations | p. 60 |
| Food | p. 62 |
| Drinks | p. 63 |
| Entertainment | p. 65 |
| Spectator Sports | p. 65 |
| Shopping | p. 66 |
| Activities | p. 67 |
| Diving & Snorkeling | p. 67 |
| Fishing | p. 68 |
| Surfing | p. 69 |
| Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting | p. 71 |
| Wildlife & Bird-Watching | p. 71 |
| Hiking | p. 72 |
| Mountain Biking | p. 72 |
| Horse Riding | p. 72 |
| Golf & Tennis | p. 72 |
| Other Activities | p. 73 |
| Getting There & Away | p. 74 |
| Air | p. 74 |
| Land | p. 77 |
| Sea | p. 81 |
| River | p. 81 |
| Train | p. 81 |
| Organized Tours | p. 81 |
| Getting Around | p. 83 |
| Air | p. 83 |
| Bus | p. 83 |
| Train | p. 85 |
| Car & Motorcycle | p. 85 |
| Bicycle | p. 87 |
| Hitchhiking | p. 88 |
| Local Transport | p. 88 |
| Organized Tours | p. 89 |
| Mazatlan | p. 90 |
| Around Mazatlan | p. 104 |
| Nayarit & Guadalajara | p. 107 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | p. 107 |
| Mexcaltitan | p. 109 |
| San Blas | p. 110 |
| Tepic | p. 115 |
| Around Tepic | p. 118 |
| Tequila | p. 118 |
| Guadalajara | p. 119 |
| Chacala | p. 137 |
| Rincon de Guayabitos | p. 138 |
| Playas Lo de Marcos & San Francisco | p. 141 |
| Sayulita | p. 141 |
| Puerto Vallarta | p. 145 |
| Around Puerto Vallarta | p. 169 |
| Beaches & Towns North of Puerto Vallarta | p. 169 |
| Beaches & Towns South of Puerto Vallarta | p. 173 |
| Jalisco Coast & Colima | p. 176 |
| Costa Alegre | p. 176 |
| Melaque | p. 182 |
| Barra de Navidad | p. 187 |
| Manzanillo | p. 191 |
| Cuyutlan | p. 198 |
| El Paraiso | p. 200 |
| Colima | p. 201 |
| Around Colima | p. 206 |
| Michoacan Coast | p. 210 |
| Boca de Apiza | p. 210 |
| San Juan de Alima | p. 211 |
| Las Brisas | p. 212 |
| La Placita | p. 212 |
| Playa la Ticla | p. 213 |
| Faro de Bucerias | p. 213 |
| Playa Maruata | p. 213 |
| Barra de Nexpa | p. 214 |
| Caleta de Campos | p. 215 |
| Las Penas | p. 215 |
| Playa Azul | p. 215 |
| Lazaro Cardenas | p. 217 |
| Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo & Costa Grande | p. 219 |
| Troncones | p. 221 |
| Saladita | p. 224 |
| Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo | p. 225 |
| Barra de Potosi | p. 245 |
| Petatlan | p. 245 |
| La Barrita | p. 246 |
| Playa Cayaquitos & Ojo de Agua | p. 246 |
| Acapulco & Costa Chica | p. 247 |
| Pie de la Cuesta | p. 247 |
| Acapulco | p. 251 |
| Costa Chica | p. 271 |
| Oaxaca | p. 274 |
| Oaxaca City | p. 276 |
| Valles Centrales | p. 293 |
| Monte Alban | p. 293 |
| Valle de Tlacolula | p. 296 |
| Valle de Etla | p. 296 |
| Valle de Zimatlan | p. 297 |
| San Jose del Pacifico | p. 297 |
| Oaxaca Coast | p. 298 |
| Pinotepa Nacional | p. 298 |
| Around Pinotepa Nacional | p. 299 |
| Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua | p. 299 |
| Puerto Escondido | p. 300 |
| Around Puerto Escondido | p. 308 |
| Pochutla | p. 309 |
| Puerto Angel | p. 310 |
| Zipolite | p. 314 |
| San Agustinillo | p. 317 |
| Mazunte | p. 318 |
| Bahias de Huatulco | p. 321 |
| Language | p. 330 |
| Glossary | p. 339 |
| Index | p. 347 |
| Text | p. 347 |
| Boxed Text | p. 351 |
| Map Legend | p. 352 |
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