Mexico - Culture Smart!

The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centres like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This complex and fascinating country is where European and American civilizations first clashed. The repercussions of the meeting in 1519 between the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Emperor Montezuma II, and the subsequent devastation wrought by the Spanish conquest, is still felt today.

Culture Smart! Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society and introduces you to the proud, spiritual, dynamic, fatalistic, and fun-loving people who call this country home. It describes how people socialise, the dynamics of daily life, the importance of family, and the annual cycle of feasts and fiestas. There's advice on how to negotiate a Mexican menu, as well as information on travelling safely and communicating, providing you with the tools to make the most of your time in Mexico.

Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, - Sunday Times Travel

The perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, - Global Travel

Full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, - Observer

As useful as they are entertaining, - Easy Jet Magazine

Offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, - New York Times