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

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

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

Guatemalan womanizer, venerated during Holy Week.

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

A secret climbing tree hides along the side of a Costa Rican road.

The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

Costa Rican accommodation resembles a crash site, but with a nice balcony.

A legendary tree towers within its own vibrant sanctuary.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

A mouldering Colombian bull ring stands as a reminder of the country's complicated relationship with a brutal sport.

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

The world's first crowdfunded skyscraper has not gone quite to plan.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.

Erected in 1803, it is the first astronomical observatory that was built in the Americas.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

Colombia's biggest botanical garden contains plants from all across the country.

Every Sunday, Bogotá turns 75 miles of its city streets into a bicycle superhighway.

This softball diamond has a culture all its own.

A pocket of jungle amidst urban expansion in Panama.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.