A ghost town on the slopes of a hand-shaped rock is haunted by the story of a 17th-century murder.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

The former house of an anthropologist couple displays Lacandón Maya artifacts in a homey atmosphere.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

A former travertine mine traces the geological history of this unique desert filled with crystalline blue pools.

Swim alongside softshell turtles in these turquoise waters within the Cuatrociénegas Biosphere Reserve.

A spectrum of colors awaits visitors to one of Mexico's most gorgeous bodies of water.

These gleaming gypsum sand dunes are the second-largest in North America.

This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

This grape-growing paradise is one of the oldest vineyards in North America.

Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.

Third time's a charm, or in this case, two testicles are.

After 97 years of constant vigilance from the dome of the Texas State Capitol, the original Goddess of Liberty retired to a life of climate-controlled leisure.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.