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Hidden in the highlands of Guatemala, a small shrine venerates a forbidden folk saint.

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

Natural saunas fed by volcanic heat.

An impressive century-old, to-scale topographical map of Guatemala.

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

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

This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

Volcanically heated hot springs.

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