Places chickenyday Wants to Go

At the base of the Spring Mountains, a unique nursery packed with desert plants.

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.

A unique walk through hundreds of cactus plants, including some that stretch over 8 feet tall.

When struck, the strange stones in this park ring like bells.

In 2008, this Mexico City metro station was the site of an hours-long fight between emo, punk, and goth groups.

This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.

A fairytale-like grove with a crystal-clear spring bubbling under the shade of a massive ancient tree.

This dreamlike museum is filled with the works of an influential surrealist artist whose name you may have never heard.

A 19th-century Baja cantina that many say is the birthplace of the margarita.

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

Its exhibits are dedicated to educating the public about state terrorism in Mexico.

The underground mall's skylights look like they could be part of a spaceship.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

This fantastical house shaped like a seashell brings aquatic design to architecture.

The hot chocolate here all stems from small, sustainable microproducers in Chiapas and Tabasco.