A quirky "castle" formerly belonging to a famous British inventor.

An octagonal folly tower overlooking the sea.

A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.

These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.

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

This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.

Guatemalan womanizer, venerated during Holy Week.

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

One of the world’s most colorful cemeteries, where each pigment is symbolic.

It's not quite as old as its Roman appearance suggests, but this piece of infrastructure served Guatemala City for centuries.

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

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

One of the world's largest pyramids stands within El Mirador, the "lost city of the Maya."

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.

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

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

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

A ferry has operated across the River Hamble for around 500 years, but its distinctive bubblegum pink is a more recent addition.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.