One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

These Honduran caves earned their magical nickname thanks to reflective bone deposits.

Hidden in the highlands of Guatemala, a small shrine venerates a forbidden folk saint.

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

A devastated ruin in the south of Belize where British explorers claimed to unearth the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull.

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

A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.

This neoclassic cathedral also houses what is believed to be the oldest clock in the Americas.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A pocket of jungle amidst urban expansion in Panama.

This softball diamond has a culture all its own.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.

From a distance, Latin America's first Baha'i Temple looks like an enormous egg perched atop a hill.

A mysterious dark-skinned Christ statue has been this town's religious center for centuries.