The enigmatic skull gazes out over the ruins of a once-great Mayan city.

The ruins of an ancient Mayan city, beautifully preserved and only accessible by boat.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.

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

A hidden treasure of an abandoned city lies deep in the jungles of Campeche, Mexico.

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

A flooded Mexican cave that hides a river beneath the water.

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

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

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

One of the few places where you can visit a cenote and Maya ruins at the same time.

A hacienda that features all things uniquely Yucatán.

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

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

A small Richmond island dotted with the remnants of hundreds of years of history.

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.

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