Imagine diving in crystal-clear waters off Belize's barrier reef, climbing ancient pyramids deep in the Guatemalan jungle or sunning in the Yucatan. This guide to the Mayan lands will help you do all this and more.

• coverage of the region's many Mayan archaeological sites, including Palenque, Chichen Itza and Tikal
• tips on places to stay and eat for all budgets - from upscale jungle lodges to rustic palapas, elegant restaurants to beachside seafood shacks
• 94 detailed maps, along with an extensive language section providing the basics of both Spanish and Mayan