This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

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

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

The ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman fishing village perched on one of the best beaches in Spain.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.