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.

This orchid sanctuary protects countless varieties of the flower, from the huge to the microscopic.

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

Natural saunas fed by volcanic heat.

A collection of heirloom roses tucked in a spectacularly beautiful botanical garden on Lake Atitlan.

Experiencing Guatemala's sensory-exploding church is a blunt reminder of European influence.

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

A ruined Maya city that suffered a years-long case of mistaken identity.

Giant kites are flown during this Day of the Dead celebration in Guatemala.

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

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

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

Volcanically heated hot springs.

Hidden deep in the Guatemalan jungle is a turquoise paradise of natural pools, caves, and waterfalls.

This collection of historical artifacts and tropical wildlife waits just beneath the surface of the water.

This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.

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

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

Remote Honduran Islands with a colorful history.

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

The youngest volcano in Central America.

Salaguti's live-in museum: a fortress against criticism and consumer art.

Rumors and legends of secret Nazi activities surround this eerily remote island mansion.