Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

A shockingly detailed small scale recreation of the temples of Abu Simbel.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

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

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

This series of paintings celebrate a locally beloved snail species.

This shrine is dedicated to a symbol of the Maya people's struggle against inequality and injustice.

Take a dip beneath the stalactites in this amazing cenote.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

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

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

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

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

A house mixing elements of Chinese and Mexican architecture stands as a tribute to the Chinese-Mexican bishop who lived here.

Three sinkholes filled with warm, crystal-clear water reached by a horse-driven cart on an old train track through the jungle.

A field of whimsical floats, where all of your favorite childhood stories have been put out to pasture.

According to legend, this hacienda was abandoned because of a curse.

It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.

Try your hand at old-fashioned coffee growing at this museum devoted to one of the world's most coveted beans.

A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end.

A priest with no formal artistic training used basic house paint to create gorgeous religious scenes inside this historic church.

These ancient sacred grounds granted amnesty to those who managed to reach them.

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawai'i.