Villavieja, Colombia
Tatacoa Desert
Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.
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Villavieja, Colombia
Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.
Cali, Colombia
A park with one large cat sculpture and 15 smaller ones, all painted by different Colombian artists.
Monte Albán, Mexico
These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.
Ronda, Spain
One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Museum preserving torture methods from the past.
Mexico City, Mexico
In 2008, this Mexico City metro station was the site of an hours-long fight between emo, punk, and goth groups.
Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico
In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.
Mexico City, Mexico
The extremely grey columns of one of Mexico City's most iconic beltways are slowly gaining a bit of color.
Mexico City, Mexico
Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.
Mexico City, Mexico
In Chapultepec Park there is a pavilion gifted to Mexico from South Korea to honor the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Chamula, Mexico
The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.
Mexico City, Mexico
A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.
Valladolid, Mexico
Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.
Oaxaca, Mexico
A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.
Mexico City, Mexico
Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.
Bacalar, Mexico
At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico
This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.
Xcalacoop, Mexico
A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Dzitnup, Mexico
These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.