Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the earth's surface.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

An ancient city hidden in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."

Peaceful gardens hide an underground torture museum.

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

An artist's suburban abode looks like an architectural fever dream.

The hot chocolate here all stems from small, sustainable microproducers in Chiapas and Tabasco.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

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

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.

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

Get a privileged view over Mexico City's Historic Center from a terrace right in its heart.

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

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.