Meant to be one of the most extravagant hotels in the world, now an eerie, abandoned architectural gem in Mexico City.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

An eclectic blend of esoteric imagery covers its interior.

The enigmatic and seldom visited ruins of a Mayan city-state.

Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.

The majestic, sacred tree is represented on this piece of public infrastructure.

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 bright, colorful telling of the history of Mexico's youngest state.

This small town specializes in a rainbow of corn snacks.

This Oaxacan restaurant serves native corn and Indigenous recipes.

Meat and seafood are part of the frozen dessert flavors available at these legendary street stands.

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.

In a quiet residential neighborhood, one restaurant fights to preserve heirloom corn, one tortilla at a time.

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.

These enigmatic columns tower over the ruins of an ancient Toltec city.

A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.

This bright pink Gandhi memorial was built so that sunshine hits a specific spot on his birthday.