A pocket of jungle amidst urban expansion in Panama.

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

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

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

This massive Maya archaeological site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.

The house that birthed The Old Man and The Sea is now a museum devoted to the old man who wrote it.

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

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

In Bermuda, this formal naval residence has become a go-to for cliff-jumpers and hikers.

The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.

Looking for a unifying history, Uzbekistan finds its answer in a 14th Century Turco-Mongol conqueror... despite the fact he wasn't Uzbek.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

The largest Lenin statue in Central Asia was moved to an empty field rather than being destroyed.

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.