Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

The ruins of an ancient Mayan city, beautifully preserved and only accessible by boat.

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

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

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

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

Volcanically heated hot springs.

Guatemalan womanizer, venerated during Holy Week.

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

An enormous, 30-story-deep hole in the middle of Guatemala City.

A Mayan village preserved for centuries in volcanic ash.

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.

Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.