Cody, Wyoming, is a gateway to the American West, known for its connection to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody and the pioneering spirit of the region.

Quetzaltenango, often called Xela by locals, is Guatemala’s second-largest city and a hub of indigenous culture, colonial history, and highland landscapes. Surrounded by volcanoes, including the towering Santa María, the city sits at over 7,600 feet above sea level, giving it a crisp mountain climate that contrasts with the country’s tropical lowlands.

Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.

Linderhof is a palace complex in Bavaria, Germany, located in the secluded Graswang Valley near Ettal and surrounded by the mountains and forests of the Ammergau Alps.

From the Caribbean Sea on one side to the Pacific Ocean on the other, Central America is home to lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and vibrant coastal towns.