Places morganyoga Wants to Go

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

Along a coast that sees the annual migration of humpback whales, a geological formation that takes the shape of a whale’s tail.

This wildlife refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds, as well as monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife.

The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.

The translucent turquoise hue of these natural swimming pools comes from a high concentration of minerals.

There is a small island in the Gulf of Nicoya where the only human inhabitants are dead.

Dine inside a giant caterpillar at this community-run eatery.

In Costa Rica's cloud forest, the roots of a woody ficus create a botanical bridge.

Balanced rock sculptures pay tribute to a murdered conservationist and his pioneer wife.

This abandoned hospital is one of the most haunted places in Costa Rica.

One Costa Rican island is so beset by illegal shark poachers that the local rangers have built an entire bridge with their confiscated gear .

Disused penal colony features prisoner artwork, some sketched in human blood.

Once the foundation for a mansion, these ruins now offer amazing panoramic coastal views.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

This Costa Rican topiary park is a surreal garden of unearthly delights.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

A beloved local artist has been honored with this statue of a man emerging from a toilet.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.