Places Beth1116 Wants to Go

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

The enigmatic skull gazes out over the ruins of a once-great Mayan city.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

This isolated Maya cemetery in Chiapas is distinguished by its towering, colorful wooden crosses.

Mexico’s first and only Tzotzil Maya bookbinding workshop.

The former house of an anthropologist couple displays Lacandón Maya artifacts in a homey atmosphere.

This massive Maya archaeological site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize.

These enigmatic ruins continue to vex archaeologists.

This series of paintings celebrate a locally beloved snail species.

This shrine is dedicated to a symbol of the Maya people's struggle against inequality and injustice.

An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.

A small site dedicated to the memory of a local leader and the search for peace.

It might look like a doghouse, but this small structure was actually built to house a spirit from Maya mythology.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.

A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.

Trade in that pesky human soul for cold-hard circuits.

Ruined pieces of stone and a swimming pool are all that remain of an amusement park swept away by a flood.

Every Saturday morning, this microbakery fills up with freshly baked pastries and sourdough breads.

The head of a legendary creature allegedly killed during colonial times is now on display at a local restaurant.