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

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

An elaborate Mayan city shrouded in alien conspiracy revealed the tomb of Pacal the Great.

This historic, pentagon-shaped fort houses the City Museum.

Half-hidden by grassy slopes, this striking Spanish colonial fort is now a museum of underwater archaeology.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

This shrine is dedicated to a symbol of the Maya people's struggle against inequality and injustice.

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

An abandoned train station still stands as a testament to the region's industrial and transport history.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

This small, yet notable, cable-stayed bridge was built to support tourism to a series of internet-famous pink lakes.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

A cenote filled with Colonial era artifacts whose waters cannot be accessed.

If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

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

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.

This now-abandoned shopping center in Playa del Carmen was built to resemble a medieval European castle.

It might look like a doghouse, but this small structure was actually built to house a spirit from Maya mythology.

A small site dedicated to the memory of a local leader and the search for peace.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.