A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

This little dolphin is the first monument dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community in the southern United States.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

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

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

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

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

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

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

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.