A massive yet whimsical statue pays homage to the art and joy of "flight."

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

A notoriously corrupt Chief of Police's deteriorating Greek-themed playhouse.

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

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 magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

Take a dip beneath the stalactites in this amazing cenote.

Once a year in Pomuch, the dead are taken out for a cleaning.

Cave where bat-eating snakes hang down from the ceiling.

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

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

This singular broken monument, now housed in a museum, was the cause of a worldwide "Mayan Doomsday" phenomenon.

The former textile factory is now an oasis for the arts.

The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.

Legend has it thieves once stashed their treasures in this crater in the Mexican desert.

This gorgeous stretch of coastline is home to beautiful views and centuries-old rock art.

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

A giant Jesus statue watches over the city of Saltillo from the top of a mountain where it has been commandeered by vandals.

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

A US military accident created the legends behind this Mexican version of the Bermuda Triangle.