Belize, Guatemala & Yucatán

Book excerpt: Imagine diving crystal-clear waters off Belize's barrier reef, climbing ancient pyramids deep in the Guatemalan jungle or sunning on a sparkling white-sand beach 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, Chichén 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.