In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.

The last home designed in its entirety by noted architect Luis Barragán owes its existence to an impressive jacaranda tree.

This often-overlooked ocean walkway was once considered an impossible fantasy.

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

In this beloved beach town, a secret seafood haven lies tucked behind a car wash.

Abandoned figurines adorn a small plot on the side of a craft market's entrance.

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

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

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

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.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

This one-window stand has been home to a giant vat of slowly simmering meats and an array of unique tacos for almost 50 years.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

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

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

An ancient system of freshwater caves filled with animal bones, including that of species long-extinct.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

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

A church dedicated to the Mexican skeleton saint.