The Acropolis of this little-visited Mayan archaeological site offers great views of Chiapas’s Lake District.

Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

Yo, Adrian!

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

This abandoned convent keeps the tomb of a legendary beheaded princess.

One of Monterrey's oldest buildings is perched atop a hill boasting impressive views of the city.

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

The underground mall's skylights look like they could be part of a spaceship.

The realistic reptiles lurk along the side of a highway.

This sculpture garden is a serene oasis wedged in the middle of a busy highway.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

A little-known hall almost completely covered in art by the beloved local painter.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.

A strange machine made to evaluate the world economy using water and lots of tubes.

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

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

Journey through one of the oldest industrial sites in Scotland.