Tikal, Guatemala
Tikal Temple IV
Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.
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Tikal, Guatemala
Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.
Uayma, Mexico
This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.
Izamal, Mexico
Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.
Oaxaca, Mexico
In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.
Washington, D.C.
Art deco landmark on the outskirts of Washington, D.C.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.
Palenque, Mexico
The enigmatic skull gazes out over the ruins of a once-great Mayan city.
Mexico City, Mexico
By night, this auto repair shop turns into a taquerĂa serving up some of the city's finest al pastor tacos.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.
Mexico City, Mexico
Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.
Kuta Selatan, Indonesia
This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.
Mexico City, Mexico
The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.
Lima, Peru
Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.
Cusco, Peru
Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.
Washington, D.C.
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Washington, D.C.
A 1,100-ton train fell through the floor in 1953. Workers got it patched up in just 72 hours.
Washington, D.C.
Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.
Washington, D.C.
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Washington, D.C.
The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.
Washington, D.C.
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Itaewon-ro, South Korea
Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.
Oaxaca, Mexico
An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.