A practical guidebook to colonial sites throughout central Mexico, with a focus on the wonderful architectural heritage of places such as Acapulco, Guadalajara, Merida, Mexico City, Morelia, Patzcuaro, Queretaro, San Cristobal de las Casas, San Miguel de Allende, Taxco, Veracruz and Zacatecas. Chicki Mallan has written extensively on Mexico and is an informative guide to the architecture, art, archaeology, history and culture of the region.  (MEX104, $21.95)