Places Christelle SENS Wants to Go

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

Hidden in the jungle is a botanical ‘Barbapa dream’ art center in the Yucatan rainforest.

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

This now-abandoned shopping center in Playa del Carmen was built to resemble a medieval European castle.

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

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

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

A sprawling network of century-old subterranean catacombs lies beneath a nondescript suburban home.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

A cenote filled with Colonial era artifacts whose waters cannot be accessed.

This small museum explores Mexican history and culture through clothing.

If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

Take a dip beneath the stalactites in this amazing cenote.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

An elaborate Mayan city shrouded in alien conspiracy revealed the tomb of Pacal the Great.

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

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

The majestic, sacred tree is represented on this piece of public infrastructure.

Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.

This colorful, geometric church beautifully embodies the Tapatía school of architecture.