The only swimming pool listed on the National Register of Historic Places is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water.

A gaudy painted elephant stands in memory of south Florida's fallen carnies.

It turns out that a hurricane-prone beach is probably not the best place to house wild animals.

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

With nickel-steel armor and three-inch thick bullet resistant windows, FDR's train was a rolling fortress.

This massive Maya archaeological site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize.

A natural swimming hole that was once a ceremonial center for Mayan priests.

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

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

This small bridge serves as a symbol of South America's independence.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

A three-tiered waterfall plummets from a mountain cave with amazing views over the countryside.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

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

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

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.