A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

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

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

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

When the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.

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

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

This small city park is best known for the nightly convergence of thousands of shrieking parakeets.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.

Mysterious Incan ruins on a tiny island in Lake Titicaca.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

Take a hidden path to the mouth of the cave to watch millions of bats swarm at sunset.

A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.

Every hour the doors open to reenact the legend of the heroic mayor who saved his town by drinking a gallon of wine.

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

Horrifically creative torture devices and shame punishments line the walls of this chilling museum.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.