Svetlana Aleksandroff has created a beautiful and noteworthy reference book that is a great travel companion when exploring the Yucatan Peninsula. This is not a tour book, it is much more than that. Svetlana, a Riviera Maya local, has created a reference book to everything and anything Mayan.
Beautiful Photography and Cultural History Explained
To understand the Mayan culture is to understand indigenous plants, art and food. Plants of the Mayan World is so much more than just plants. It is a collection of incredible photos, explanations, recipes and art forms that have shaped the Mayan culture.
What people are saying about Plants of the Mayan World
We can tell you how great this book is, but there are a host of other people who also think the same way. Here are a few of the comments and reviews that Plants of the Mayan World has received.
“We live in the Yucatan and find this book to be the perfect combination of information, culture and magic.” Amazon Review
“… first complete illustrated guide to the diverse flora of the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan peninsula with the introduction into the world of Mayan traditions, culture and gastronomy.” Amazon Review
“This is such a beautiful book; informative, fun with brilliant photographs. It takes you on an incredible journey of the Mayan world. I highly recommend it.” Facebook Post
Award Winning Book Available in Digital and Paper Formats
Plants of the Mayan World won a GOURMAND AWARD at the Paris Cookbook Fair 2013 as the best book from Mexico.
To purchase your copy, there are a few options. You can buy a digital copy in PDF format, purchase a hard copy through Amazon (note the price as this book is printed on demand by Amazon), or purchase a copy in person for a very reasonable price at a variety of stores in the Riviera Maya and Yucatan.