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To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

The ruins of this old church are slowing sinking into the sand.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Huge herds of Asian elephants can be seen walking, bathing, and just chilling at this Sri Lankan park.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This altarpiece isn't a gilded baroque work taken from a church, but rather a recreation where everything (even the fence and lock) are made of paper and cardboard.

A shrine in the middle of this pond represents a Mesoamerican creation myth.

This avian-shaped stone that once held the hearts of Aztec human sacrifices now lies at the feet of Christ inside a Catholic church.

The curious flowers of this hard-to-find tree are shaped like little hands.

Statue of Edgar Hernandez, the first victim of swine flu.

The original home of the Caesar Salad.

A small building that loosely resembles a tooth is appropriately used as a dentist office.

Step past a rainbow of Oaxacan nightshades for a menu of regional moles worthy of weddings and funerals.

This ancient gaming tool was unearthed during the construction of this former town's central square.

An archaeological museum at the Aztec pyramid displays signs of the New Fire ritual performed every 52 years.

This store may be part of a well-known chain, but it stands out due to the tree growing through the middle of it.

The 19th-century hacienda house is filled with Aztec sculptures.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.