The rough guide to the Maya World is the most comprehensive guide to this fascinating region. Features include - Evocative accounts of all the ancient sites, from Palenque in Mexico to Copán in Honduras. Up-to-the-minute listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink - for every budget. Practical advice on shopping in village markets, diving on the coral reef and exploring the tropical rainforest. Informed background on the achievements of the Maya and the culture of their present-day descendants. Full-colour photos and more than fifty maps.