The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This museum tells the history of Day of the Dead sugar sculptures.

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

The winter home of millions of migrating monarch butterflies.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

This museum is dedicated to showcasing the collection of the Mama Viña y Oscar Foundation.

These floating gardens show what Mexico City used to look during the Aztec Empire.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

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

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

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

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

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

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

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

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.