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Editorial VErás bEgan with this fascinating collEction
EditEd in English and in spanish, in 2008, with somE
of thE most rEmarkablE subjEct mattErs in mExico.
thEy arE diVidEd into six main catEgoriEs, from prE-
hispanic citiEs, thE culturE of its foundErs, naturE and
adVEnturE, to contEmporary tourist dEstinations. its
innoVatiVE accordion-stylE format allows for thE
inclusion of two foldouts with Each book. in thEm
you’ll find postErs with magnificEnt illustrations
and maps, among othEr things. thE topics arE trEatEd
in an attractiVE and concisE way, and oncE you haVE
thE guidEs in your hands thEy bEcomE EssEntial.
ARCHAEOLOGY
EssEntial of archaEology - maya world offers an exciting
introduction to the legacy of this culture at sites in Guatemala, Belize,
El Salvador, Honduras and southern Mexico. Interesting photographs
and illustrations, a fold-out map and relevant information provide
us with an overview as well as the specifics of such
an amazing civilization.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
PIECE 13.5 X 25 CMS. • CELLOPHANE BAG • WEIGHT: 175 G. •
SPANISH • PUEVE 0109291 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0109292
EssEntial mayan calEndar - lords of timE. The ability to
record time is frequently recognized as one of the distinguishing
marks of “civilization;” the ancient Mayas were masters of this
art. You’ll learn all about the Tzolk-ín, the Haab, their writings and
numbers; in addition to their prophecies and the ‘Current Era,’ of the
so-called Long Count. It includes a map of
the Maya World where the cities with structures for observing the
universe are highlighted.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
PIECE 13.5 X 25 CMS. • CELLOPHANE BAG • WEIGHT: 175 G. •
SPANISH • PUEVE 0109287 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0109288
ARCHAEOLOGY
EssEntial chichEn itza, sacred city of the Mayas, declared a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the New Seven Wonders
of the World. Discover, step by step, its temples and palaces,
testimony to its former grandeur. Includes two foldout maps, one of
the archaeological site and another of the
surrounding area.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
PIECE 13.5 X 25 CMS. • CELLOPHANE BAG • WEIGHT: 175 G. •
SPANISH • PUEVE 0700018 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0000021
ARCHAEOLOGY
EssEntial mayan gods. The ceiba, the sacred tree of the Mayas,
which symbolizes the universe where the deities, worshipped by one
of the most amazing civilizations in the world, lived. In brief, you’ll learn
about their cosmogony, the characteristics of their gods, ceremonies,
prophecies and temples. Includes a foldout
illustration of the ceiba and its gods as well as a map of the Maya World.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
PIECE 13.5 X 25 CMS. • CELLOPHANE BAG • WEIGHT: 175 G. •
SPANISH • PUEVE 0700023 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0700024
ARCHAEOLOGY
EssEntial tulum & coba. In brief, you will get to know TULUM,
watchtower of the Caribbean, and COBA, set amongst lagoons and
lush vegetation. Discover, step by step, these wonderful Mayan cities
as well as others on islands and in the Riviera Maya that sketch out
the history along the sea of Quintana Roo. Includes
an illustrated foldout map of Tulum’s archaeological site.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
PIECE 13.5 X 25 CMS. • CELLOPHANE BAG • WEIGHT: 175 G. •
SPANISH • PUEVE 0109296 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0109297
ARCHAEOLOGY
thE EssEntial of cozumEl describes in pictures and words all
of the reasons why Cozumel is Mexico’s favorite island. Get a glimpse
of everything from its pre-Hispanic Mayan past and the conquest,
to its great natural attractions, coral reefs, activities and traditions.
It includes an illustrated map of San Miguel de
Cozumel and a foldable map of the island.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
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SPANISH • PUEVE 0009289 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0009290
dEstINAtIONs
In thE EssEntial of xcarEt, this natural and cultural paradise
is depicted in all of its splendor. Travel, through its pages, down
the underground rivers, to the sunny beaches, and its pre-Hispanic
Mayan history and magnificent night performance. Mexico, historical
and present, lives with all of its joy and vitality,
in Xcaret.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
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dEstINAtIONs
thE EssEntial of thE riViEra maya takes you to beautiful
Caribbean getaways linked together in a collection of utopian
images. From the highway, flanked by green jungle walls, roads
lead off to crystaline cenotes, hidden beaches overlooking the
great Mesoamerican Reef, ancient Mayan
archaeological sites, small villages and large resorts. Illustrated maps
of the Riviera Maya, Tulum and Playa del Carmen are incuded.
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dEstINAtIONs
SPANISH • PUEVE 0109304 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0109305
SPANISH • PUEVE 0110318 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0110319
mExican caribbEan EssEntial is covered in the turquoise
blue of its waters, the intense green of its jungles, the sepia of its
pyramids and its colorful culture. It includes maps and essential
information about attractions in Quintana Roo such as Cancun, Isla
Mujeres, Cozumel, the Riviera Maya, Tulum and the
south as well as the Mayan Zone.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
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dEstINAtIONs
Through photographs, data, maps and illustrations,
EssEntial cEnotEs introduces you to nearly 75 magnificent
cenotes, underground rivers, caverns and caves, sacred to
the Mayas since they considered them gateways to the
underworld. Today they make up a one-of-a
-kind attraction in the states of Campeche, Quintana Roo
and Yucatan.
• TWO FOLDOUT PAGES • EXTENDED SIZE 68 X 49 CMS. • FOLDED
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N A t U R E
SPANISH • PUEVE 0110320 ENGLISH • PUEVI 0110321
maps & guidEssincE its foundation, Editorial VErás has
bEEn known for thE Elaboration of richly
illustratEd guidEs and maps with attractiVE
contEnt. thEy’VE bEEn crEatEd for diffErEnt
mExican statEs and cEntral amErica countriEs.
guidE to thE mExican caribbEan. This guide contains more
than 800 photographs and illustrations; it describes the attractions of
the state of Quintana Roo’s main destinations: Cancun, Isla Mujeres,
Holbox, the Riviera Maya, Cozumel, the Zona Maya, Chetumal and
the South. It includes lists of tourist services and two poster-size
fold-out maps (see contents regarding maps on the following page.)
• SOFT COvEr • 272 PAGES • 13 x 21 CMS. • vINyL CASE •
SPANISH • PKGVE 0707282 ENGLISH • PKGVI 0710314
maps of thE mExican caribbEan. These color illustrated maps
indicate services, archaeological sites, nature reserves, parks, sites of
interest and main cities – Quintana Roo and its surrounding areas.
The North: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos and
Akumal. The South: Chetumal, Bacalar and Costa Maya. It includes a
general map of the Maya World and travel index.
BILINGUAL: ENGLISH AND SPANISH
• 84.5 X 54 CMS. • FOLDED 12.5 x 20.5 CMS. • vINyL CASE •
PKMVB 0109300
pErsonalizEd mExican caribbEan kit (English or spanish).
A case containing a complete guide to the Mexican Caribbean, with the
state’s natural and cultural attractions, as well as its tourist infrastructure.
It also includes two fold-out maps of Quintana Roo’s most important
regions and cities. It’s an up-to-date and quality product full of graphic
elements that give it a regional flavor, setting it apart from the rest. YOU
HAVE THE OPTION OF PERSONALIZING IT –THE CASE AS WELL AS THE
FIRST PAGES OF THE GUIDE– WITH YOUR COMPANY’S INFORMATION.
• CASE: 14.75 X 23.25 X 2.4 CMS. •
• SOFT COvEr GUIDE • 272 PAGES • 13 X 21 CMS. •
• MAPS: 84.5 X 54 CMS. • FOLDED 12.5 X 20.5 CMS. •
PUMVI 0000041
map of thE maya world. A color illustrated map, with Mayan
designs, it locates archaeological zones, nature reserves, services
and sites of interest; it also has a distance table. The reverse side is
a photographic poster of the wonders of the Maya World’s states
and countries: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.
BILINGUAL: ENGLISH and SPANISH
• 68 X 93 CMS. • FOLDED 13.5 x 23 CMS. • vINyL CASE •
PUMVO 0109293
mapa of cEntral amErica. BELIZE, COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR,
Guatemala, Honduras, nicarGua, Panamá • Features the
iconography used by the pre-Hispanic cultures of Central America.
Archaeological and cultural sites, nature reserves and travel services
are clearly marked and the road network is shown in great detail.
The other side of the map shows Central America at a glance:
photography of its landscapes, archaeological sites, main cities and
towns, handicrafts and traditions. A chronological table and fast
facts sections on the 7 countries are also featured.
BILINGUAL: ENGLISH and SPANISH
• 88 X 56 CMS. • FOLDED 11.8 x 23 CMS. •
PUMVO 0000042
map of chichÉn itzá. Featuring detailed illustrations, the map
shows the different areas of the archaeological zone and the route
for exploring this World Heritage Site.
Maps of “Old Chichén” and of the surrounding areas, the latter with
symbols for sites of interest, travel services, distances and a glossary,
are also included.
BILINGUAL: ENGLISH and SPANISH
• 68 X 93 CMS. • FOLDED 13.5 x 34.5 CMS. •
PUMVI 0000041
PUGVB 0110322
CALENDAR CHICHÉN ITZÁ MINI-GUIDE • Attractive accordion-
style, completely illustrated calendar that folds out to display
this amazing Mayan city’s main temples and pyramids. Under the
concept of “then and now,” it divides each structure in two parts: the
artistic conception of its original aspect, and the way they are found
today. Information is included on the back about each illustration
and about the Mayan calendar systems and hieroglyphs from the 20
months of the Haab’.
EDITED IN SPANISH, ENGLISH AND FrENCH.
• 114 CM X 19 CMS. • FOLDED 9.5 CMS. X 19 CMS. •
• SPECIAL DIE-CUT • CELLOPHANE BAG •
PUGVB 0110323
CALENDAR MAYA WORLD MINI-GUIDE • Attractive accordion-
style, completely illustrated calendar that folds out to display temples
and pyramids of note in the Maya World’s main cities. Under the
concept of “then and now,” it divides each structure in two parts: the
artistic conception of its original aspect, and the way they are found
today. Information is included on the back about each illustration
and about the Mayan calendar systems and hieroglyphs from the 20
months of the Haab’.
EDITED IN SPANISH, ENGLISH AND FrENCH.
• 114 CM X 19 CMS. • FOLDED 9.5 CMS. X 19 CMS. •
• SPECIAL DIE-CUT • CELLOPHANE BAG •
b o o k s
thE lost citiEs of thE mayas • FaBio BourBon. life and work
of English artist Frederick Catherwood, the protagonist of one of the
most important archaeological expeditions in 19th century America.
AvAILABLE IN ENGLISH Or IN SPANISH
• HArD COvEr • 26 x 36 CMS. • 200 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULAE 0000046 ENGLISH • PULAI 0000087
popol Vuh • Version BY Victor monteJo • illustrations
BY LUIS GARAY. The essential document of the Mayas’ history and
cosmogony is offered to young readers in a version by the Guatemalan
anthropologist Victor Montejo. These different mythological stories
that describe the origins of the Kiche people were illustrated by the
Nicaraguan Luis Garay.
AvAILABLE IN ENGLISH Or IN SPANISH
• SOFT COvEr • 21 x 26 CMS. • 88 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULAE 0000069 ENGLISH • PULAI 0000067
GUESS THIS, CHILD mayan and yucatEcan riddlE
• collection BY Fidencio BriceÑo cHel • illustrations BY
marcelo JimeneZ santos. among the mayas, riddles aren’t just a
diversion for children. They are a pastime for adults and youngsters
of a traditional nature: it’s customary to have fun with them at
funerals and agricultural ceremonies.
TrANSLATION FrOM MAyA TO SPANISH, ENGLISH and FrENCH
• HArD COvEr • 28 x 21 CMS. • 48 PAGES •
PULAO 0000090
thE guidE to tEquila. Those just getting to know tequila, as
well as those who already have some knowledge of it, will discover
how to experience all of the flavor and tradition of this Mexican
drink. It includes recipes and a directory of brands and producers.
BILINGUAL: SPANISH-ENGLISH
• HArD COvEr • 15.5 x 25 CMS. • 216 PAGES •
PULAB 0000051
thE crafts of mExico • Mexican crafts are not only a world
o visual delights but also a world of ideas, and the 400 full-color
photographs and illustrations of this book are accompanied by
essays by leading art historians, appreciations by eminent writers
-including the Nobel laureate Octavio Paz-, traditional songs, and
oral poetry.
AvAILABLE IN ENGLISH
• HArD COvEr • 23.5 x 32.5 CMS. • 360 PAGES •
PULI 0000086
cEnotEs, imprints of watEr and light in thE junglE •
ALFREDO MEDINA CHEMOR. A visual testimony with 120 astounding
photographs, a small homage to the cenotes, a guide to their deeper
understanding, an invitation to experience them, an acknowledgment
of those men an women who dedicate part of their lives to the task of
bringing us a little closer to their magic, and a warning to preserve them.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH and ENGLISH
• HArD COvEr • 22.5 x 31 CMS. • 168 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULUE 0000002 ENGLISH • PULUI 0000003
chichEn itza, world hEritagE sitE • roBerto Garcia moll
AND RAFAEL COBOS. Chichen Itza is part of the World Heritage Site
collection and depicts the pre-Hispanic city as seen from the time of
the first explorers to date. Never before published file photographs,
drawings, reconstructions, aerial images. Pieces extracted from the
Sacred Well and more.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH
• HArD COvEr • 25.5 x 35 CMS. • 247 PAGES •
PULNE 00000014
olmEcs and mayas. tabasco and thE archaEological
SITE Of PALENqUE • ROBERTO GARCíA MOLL. Pre-Hispanic Cities
is a tour of the main archaeological sties. Images on acetate pages
that reconstruct how the cities once were in order to appreciate
them in their current state. A look at the daily life of these ancient
peoples. It features maps, sketches, flora and fauna, recreational
scenes and much more.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH, ENGLISH, FrENCH and GErMAN
• HArD COvEr • 28.5 x 20.5 CMS. • 64 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000007 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000012
mayas and zoquEs, southEastErn mExico: chiapas
• roBerto GarcÍa moll, laura Pescador, Hernando GÓmeZ,
ANTONIO BENAVIDES, SONIA E. RIVERO AND ERIK VELÁSQUEZ.
Pre-Hispanic Cities is a tour of the main archaeological sties. Images
on acetate pages that reconstruct how the cities once were in order
to appreciate them in their current state. A look at the daily life of
these ancient peoples. It features maps, sketches, flora and fauna,
recreational scenes and much more.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH, ENGLISH, FrENCH and GErMAN
• HArD COvEr • 28.5 x 20.5 CMS. • 64 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000029 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000030
mayas in yucatan: chichEn itza, uxmal and othEr
SITES • ALFREDO BARRERA RUBIO, ROBERTO GARCIA MOLL.
Pre-Hispanic Cities is a tour of the main archaeological sties. Images
on acetate pages that reconstruct how the cities once were in order
to appreciate them in their current state. A look at the daily life of
these ancient peoples. It features maps, sketches, flora and fauna,
recreational scenes and much more.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH, ENGLISH, FrENCH and GErMAN
• HArD COvEr • 28.5 x 20.5 CMS. • 64 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000025 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000028
mayas in campEchE. calakmul, Edzná and othEr sitEs
• AUTHOR: RAMON CARRASCO, ANTONIO BENAVIDES, ROBERTO
Garcia moll, aGustin PeÑa, Juan PaBlo sereno, renee
LORELEI, CARLOS PALLAN. Pre-Hispanic Cities is a tour of the main
archaeological sties. Images on acetate pages that reconstruct how
the cities once were in order to appreciate them in their current state.
A look at the daily life of these ancient peoples. It features maps,
sketches, flora and fauna, recreational scenes and much more.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH, ENGLISH, FrENCH and GErMAN
• HArD COvEr • 28.5 x 20.5 CMS. • 64 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000017 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000020
mayas in quintana roo: tulum, kohunlich, coba and
othEr sitEs. Pre-Hispanic Cities is a tour of the main archaeological
sites. Images on acetate pages that reconstruct how the cities once
were in order to appreciate them in their current state. A look at the
daily life of these ancient peoples. It features maps, sketches, flora
and fauna, recreational scenes and much more.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH, ENGLISH, FrENCH and GErMAN
• FLEXIBLE COvEr • 27.3 x 20.5 CMS. • 64 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000021 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000024
aztEc calEndar and othEr solar monumEnts •
EDUARDO MATOS MOCTEZUMA Y FELIPE SOLíS. Archaeology of
religion analysis on the Pre-Columbian astronomical monuments
devoted to the sun, in particular the Aztec carved stone known as
the Aztec Calendar or Sun Stone. The book presents an illustrated
and extensively documented review of the importance of the Aztec
cosmovisión system and the different myths and hierophanies
designed to preserve the balance between the divine world and
nature throughout rituals and blood sacrifices.
ENGLISH EDITION, ALSO AvAILABLE IN SPANISH
• HArD COvEr • 29 x 28.5 CMS. • 164 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000015 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000016
mÉxico sparks of silVEr tanE • Guillermo toVar Y
de teresa and Jaime moreno Villarreal. FotoGraPHY:
Gerardo suter in collaBoration WitH JorGe alcalde,
JorGe contreras and micHel ZaBé.
Fifty years after its founding, TANE - one of Mexico’s leading silver
houses - is celebrating the evolution in jewelry and silverworks with
the passage of time.
AvAILABLE IN ENGLISH and SPANISH
• HArD COvEr • 26 x 35 CMS. • 255 PAGES •
SPANISH • PULNE 0000033 ENGLISH • PULNI 0000034
what did i sEE? natural trEasurEs of thE mExican
caribbEan • daVid a. nuÑeZ. Wold you like to know more about
the nature you enjoy on vacation, bt are overwhelmed by science
books? This informal guide will allow you to identify the species
most often encountered, whether fish, sea turtles, birds
or mammals. Learn about these amazing creatures, and help us
protect them by purchasing this book.
BILINGUAL: SPANISH-ENGLISH
• SOFT COvEr • 17 x 21.5 CMS. • 202 PAGES •
PULCB 0000001
cozumEl a Varias tintas. las plumas dE paVÍa • ánGel
RICARDO PAVíA SOLíS, ÁLVARO PAVíA ANGULO, LUIS ALBERTO
PAVíA MENDOZA. Stories and anecdotes full of colors of three
“Cozumeleños”. From My Last Pirate, a man who provided the
islanders of all sorts of unusual imports;”Gilberto”, the experience
before, during and after the hurricane; the
story of “María Fidelia,” boat that for several years joined the people of
Cozumel with the Yucatán Península; among others.
AvAILABLE IN SPANISH
• SOFT COvEr • 14.5 x 23 CMS. • 160 PAGES •
PULVE 0109303
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