In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

Artifacts and memories from the Vietnam war, located in a place that experienced it first hand.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture.

For decades, the parade of apostles that left the Expiatory Temple of Guadalajara remained hidden inside one of the towers.

Catch a glimpse of local, native wildlife at this zoo dedicated to conservation and education.

This museum honors a unique musical instrument of African origins, whose sound defines a city.

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

After becoming locally extinct, this esteemed avian now flies free in the forests around the ancient ruins.

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

Peaceful gardens hide an underground torture museum.

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

The stoutest tree in the world.

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

In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.

Giant nude woman of Tijuana is also the artist's home.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

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

The walls of a colonial-era fort encircle a small, tropical assortment of plant life.