Across this single-file rope bridge is what has been claimed to be the edge of continental Asia.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.

The majestic, sacred tree is represented on this piece of public infrastructure.

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

An important Mayan religious and trading center dating back to 200 BC.

The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.

Rumored to be the famed pirate's lookout tower, this historic stone structure is now just watching for tourists.

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.

Commercial airplanes land mere feet over the heads of sunbathing beachgoers on this tiny island.