Places irma Wants to Go

An extravagant 18th-century fountain built with bits of broken ceramic.

This "cursed house" features secret rooms, hidden vaults, and dark escape tunnels.

These enigmatic columns tower over the ruins of an ancient Toltec city.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

The stoutest tree in the world.

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

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

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

A hidden treasure of an abandoned city lies deep in the jungles of Campeche, Mexico.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

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

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

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

Cool down and fill up after visiting Teotihuacán at this bar and restaurant in a deep, underground cave.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

The meteor that sealed the fate of the dinosaurs landed at this site, one of the largest impact craters in the world.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.