No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

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.

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

Guatemalan womanizer, venerated during Holy Week.

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

The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

A natural gas leak provides a flickering flame beneath a waterfall.

Soaring over the Niagara Whirlpool since 1916.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

Smallest house in Toronto sits on a lot meant to be just wide enough for cars to drive through.

Profile of a sleeping person 4km long in 250m high cliffs.

Fort Garry was a pivotal post for the Hudson’s Bay Company and a major factor in the economy and political culture of the area.

The world’s first museum dedicated to exploring human rights unleashed a wave of controversy.

This strangely specific landmark will let travelers know when they are half way there.

The world's largest moose statue is located (where else?) in Canada.

This mineral lake known for its healing powers is so buoyant it's been dubbed the "Dead Sea of Canada."

This massive mall has hundreds of shops, an amusement park, and a history of deadly amusement attractions.

Hoodoos, naturally eroded land formations, stand 20 feet tall in the Canadian badlands.

As if T-rex wasn't big enough, this Canadian monument is four times larger than the real thing.

This ghost-town bar has bullet holes and plenty of stories lurking within its walls.