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

Military artifacts from the Salvadoran Civil War are displayed in this small but notable museum.

This risky summer festival honors a historic volcanic eruption.

A legendary tree towers within its own vibrant sanctuary.

A Mayan village preserved for centuries in volcanic ash.

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

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.