Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

A collection of heirloom roses tucked in a spectacularly beautiful botanical garden on Lake Atitlan.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

Giant kites are flown during this Day of the Dead celebration in Guatemala.

Mesoamerican monoliths and zoomorphic stones covered in royal visages, ancient mythology, and grand celestial events.

Experiencing Guatemala's sensory-exploding church is a blunt reminder of European influence.

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

One of the world's largest pyramids stands within El Mirador, the "lost city of the Maya."

A ruined Maya city that suffered a years-long case of mistaken identity.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Volcanically heated hot springs.

One of the world’s most colorful cemeteries, where each pigment is symbolic.

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.

Hidden deep in the Guatemalan jungle is a turquoise paradise of natural pools, caves, and waterfalls.

A public park commemorating the iconic works of a satirist, with medieval ruins on the side.

Look up as you explore Baku’s old town to find a monument to the local feline population.

Complete town of 5,000 living out at sea on the world's first offshore oil platform.

A colorful and enigmatic cemetery in the middle of nowhere.

The village's cobblestone streets are lined with shops displaying exquisite copper craftsmanship.

A massive collection of petroglyphs dating back some 40,000 years.

Local legend says that whoever burns down this 2,000-year-old tree will only have seven days to live.

What might be the largest completely Jewish town in the world outside of Israel now faces dwindling numbers and empty streets.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

Spring that emits water and fire at the same time is said to have remedial properties, and sparked its own religion.