Mexico is one of the world's most exciting destinations and the Yucatán possibly the country's most intoxicating region with its history, culture and natural environment. The neighbouring resorts of Cancún and Cozumel, on the Caribbean coast, are two of Mexico's biggest, and inexorably linked with glitzy overdevelopment and all-inclusive fun. But from the plane window as you descend into Cancún international airport, even the grandest mega-resort is nearly lost in the azure sea to the east or the jungle stretching west to the horizon like a green carpet. In many ways, this region is still very much the frontier.

Cancún & Cozumel DIRECTIONS has all you need to get the most out of your stay: the top-value hotels and restaurants, whatever your budget; the most happening clubs and bars; the best of the beaches, and of course all the Mayan sites... in short, the best Mexico's Caribbean coast has to offer.

Browse the full-colour ideas section for a wealth of things to do. Then flip to the places section to explore the region, with every Mayan site, restaurant, bar and club located on our easy-to-use maps.

It's like having a Mexican friend plan your trip.