Travel With Books: Latin America: Caminantes (Adventure in Southern Mexico)

Caminantes (Adventure in Southern Mexico)
enlarge	Author: Luis Fernando Camino Publisher: CD-International LTD Category: Book List Price: ~~$24.99~~ Buy Used: $24.95 You Save: $0.04 Rating: 6 reviews Sales Rank: 6728463 Media: CD-ROM ISBN: 9709251309 EAN: 9789709251302 ASIN: 9709251309 Publication Date: October 12, 1996 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: In original jewel case fast ship cheap


Editorial Reviews: Book Description This is an interactive documentary (Cd-Rom) about an expedition to the magical and beautiful southeastern region of Mexico. Guided by three young men we travel this 1000 mile journey, from Mexico City to the Caribbean Sea. On foot through deserts and snow covered mountains, rafting along virgin tropical rivers and biking the Mayan Route we discover timeless jewels hidden in this fascinating country. CAMINANTES is an adventure that escorts us through most of Mexicos greatest precolumbian cultures as well as its colonial heritage; we are introduced to the warmth of its people, its varied architecture, its unique customs and its breathtaking landscapes. A dynamic blend of entertainment and education. It can be enjoyed as a feature film (running time 75 minutes) and also explore interactively its 48 chapters with more than 1000 pictures, 35 quick-time videos, on-line maps, animations, scale models, didactic games and the most concise yet complete information (approved by the National Institute of History). Original musical score, bilingual narration (english and spanish) and sound FX. Runs both Mac or PC. The CAMINANTES (hikers) start off in Mexico City and proceed east towards the Izta Volcano, reaching its snow capped peak at 16000 ft and then descending to visit two jewels of the colonial period, the cities of Cholula and Puebla. Then it is on to Cantona a pre-Hispanic walled-site with hundreds of avenues, 24 ball courts and vestiges of 4000 homes. The cities of Orizaba and Cordoba are of great interest to our travelers as are the picturesque towns of Tlacotalpan, Campeche and the white city Merida with its slow moving country charm. A visit to the witch doctor of Catemaco is an unusual experience which seems to haunt and intrigue the hikers. They stowaway on a freight train and must navigate various tropical rivers and lakes as they enter the still wild southeastern jungles. The Parque La Venta park museum takes them back in time 3000 years to the Olmecs; and the Mayan cities of Palenque, Chichen-Itza, Uxmal, the Puuc Circuit, Coba, and Tulum plunge them into the fascinating world of the most developed culture in Mesoamerica. Their adventure takes them across deserts and through rain forests where they face several dangers -one is attacked by a reptile; however, the beauty of scenery and the large variety of unusual fauna is well worth the risk. The interactive index offers you the choice to pick your destination: whether to travel underground waterways or to raft down white-water rapids or snorkel mysterious lagoons or visit interesting museums: 1000 miles across Eternal Mexico.

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews... Buen viaje August 16, 2000 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Muy util para cualquier viajero, ademas de ser una forma rapida, entretenida y amena de aprender a cerca de diferentes lugares, tanto reconditos como cercanos, peligrosos o culturales. La gran variedad de informacion, fotos e historias me gusto mucho. The Best one! June 14, 2000 This CD Rom takes you in a most exciting trip across Mexico, with all its beauty and exotic views, mixed with the art of LF Camino, a great artist who makes it absolutely unique. It's a must! and you won't forget it. Useful Tool April 6, 2000 I found this really helpful CD-Rom when I was preparing a travel along the Mayan Route in Mexico and I must say that I enjoyed very much the way it combines useful information with beautiful images and music. I truly recommend it to all those people who like travelling as much as I do. Great Work April 6, 2000 This CD-ROM is really a masterpiece! It has a great design, an incredible music and excellent photos. All these is joined with the adventure of three boys who take you to the most interesting places in Mexico. This CD-ROM will help as a travel guide on your next trip to Mexico. It contains useful information about every place these boys visit. At the end of these Adventure you'll be wishing to be in Mexico! New Icons April 4, 2000 Caminantes is a must have CD-Rom. It will take you on a fantastic journey. The detail of all the artwork is breath taking. Don't forget, look the pannings: sceneries and music are grate. Camino is a Mexican visionary, he brings together culture and technology. Caminantes could be the next trend!