As well as providing historical and cultural background to the Mayan Route of Central America, this guide covers Mexico's Caribbean coast, Belize's offshore islands, Campeche's pirate history and volcano climbing in Guatemala.

Table of Contents

Facts about the region; facts for the visitor; getting there and away; getting around; Guatemala - facts about Guatemala; facts for the visitor; Guatemala City; Guatemala's Highlands; Southwestern Highlands; Guatemala's Pacific Slope; Central and Eastern Guatemala; El Peten; Belize - facts about Belize; facts for the visitor; getting there and around; Belize City; The Cayes; Northern Belize; Southern Belize; Western Belize; Yucatan - Facts about Yucatan; facts for the visitor; getting there and around; Cancun and Isla Mujeres; Central and Northern Yucatan; Merida; Uxmal and The Puuc route; Campeche; Yucatan's Caribbean Coast; Tabasco Lowland Chiapas; Highland and Pacific Chiapas; glossary; menu translator.