A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

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

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

This abandoned hospital is one of the most haunted places in Costa Rica.

Coins, pottery and an underground wunderkammer featuring a fossil of the species named after the collector behind it all.

One of Monterrey's oldest buildings is perched atop a hill boasting impressive views of the city.

A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This striking, historic hotel has major Wes Anderson movie energy.

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.

A pair of connected skyscrapers form this symbolic gateway.

A much-loved sculpture depicting the hero of a 1956 anti-Soviet uprising.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Dublin's most modern, visually spectacular bridge is modeled after Ireland's national emblem.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

The largest airborne operation in history was launched to capture this bridge.

This memorial museum chronicles the apocalyptic destruction of the First World War.