Chapter titles of “Western Mexico: A Traveler’s Treasury” (4th edition)

Map of area covered by book
Introduction
Part One

1. Spanish conquistadors reach Lake Chapala
2. Mezcala Island: Lake Chapala’s National Monument
3. Tourism ignites Chapala
4. The Riviera communities: Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec
5. The south shore of the lake: vistas and villages
6. Jiquilpan: nationalism and cultural heritage
7. The eastern end of the lake: La Barca, Jamay and Ocotlán
8. Cajititlán and its Three Kings’ Fiesta

Part Two

9. Jalisco’s past: Guachimontones, haciendas and spas
10. The towns around Tequila Volcano
11. Talpa, Mascota, San Sebastián: miracles, mines and museums

Part Three

12. Tapalpa, picturesque mountain town, and Sayula
13. Manantlán Biosphere Reserve: ecotourist wonderland
14. Mazamitla and Tamazula: through pine forests and cane fields
15. The city of Colima and surrounding countryside

Part Four

16. From Guadalajara to San Juan de los Lagos
17. Lagos de Moreno: the Athens of Jalisco
18. León: the Leather Capital of Mexico
19. Aguascalientes: the charms of a provincial city

Part Five

20. Scenic route north to Jerez, Fresnillo and Zacatecas
21. The city of Zacatecas: a labyrinth of riches
22. Jerez, an undiscovered colonial gem, and La Quemada
23. Bolaños: old mining town revives its fortunes

Part Six

24. The route west to San Blas: lakes and volcanoes
25. San Blas: historic port on the Pacific
26. Mexcaltitán: island of surprises
27. Rincón de Guayabitos: youthful beach town
28. Puerto Vallarta: ever-popular resort / resort that keeps re-inventing itself

Part Seven

29. Barra de Navidad and Melaque: coastal jewels
30. Manzanillo: port of swaying fortunes
31. Cuyutlán: sea, sand and salt

Part Eight

32. The road to Tzintzuntzan
33. Pátzcuaro and its multitudinous attractions
34. Tingambato and Uruapan: pyramids and avocados
35. Paricutín Volcano and Angahuan Village

Part Nine

36. The monarch butterflies of Michoacán
37. More treasures of the Sierra Madre

Table of elevations and approximate driving times
On maps and asking directions
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Author and illustrator