Central America and Mexico Handbook

Whether you're looking for the ancient Maya pyramids, Spanish colonial splendours, majestic volcanoes, adventure sports or just the best beaches, this guide offers practical travel advice along with background information on ancient civilizations, archaeological sites and revolutionary history.

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Whether you're looking for the ancient Maya pyramids, Spanish colonial splendours, majestic volcanoes, adventure sports or just the best beaches to laze on, this guide offers practical travel advice. It features introductory country-by-country at a glance sections, a special feature on the Mayan world covering Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo, and sports and special interest section, which includes information on the surfing scene in each region. Background information on ancient civilizations, archaeological sites and revolutionary history, along with full accommodation listings for all budgets and ages is also included.