No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Three sinkholes filled with warm, crystal-clear water reached by a horse-driven cart on an old train track through the jungle.

A hacienda that features all things uniquely Yucatán.

A field of whimsical floats, where all of your favorite childhood stories have been put out to pasture.

The meteor that sealed the fate of the dinosaurs landed at this site, one of the largest impact craters in the world.

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.

Tucked away inside this concrete building is a church and its grand display of brutalist architecture.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

This now abandoned restaurant provides some of the most amazing views of Lisboa.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creatures.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.