The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

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

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

The ruins of an ancient Mayan city, beautifully preserved and only accessible by boat.

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

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

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

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.

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

An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

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

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh.

Tucked in a nondescript downtown Brooklyn mall is a bar containing a remarkable turn of the century anatomical wax collection last seen in 1920s Berlin.

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

The "Seinfeld" diner.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

A semi-scholarly approach to sex.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world