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

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

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

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.

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

Cuba's historical trains remind natives of their country's sugary sweet past.

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

This imposing memorial contains the remains of Che Guevara — and 29 other guerrillas who died with him in Bolivia.

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

A series of five defunct panopticon prisons in Cuba.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.

Sleepy fishing port not included on many maps.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

A mud brick kasbah with a history of lavishness and traitorship.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.

The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.