Altos de Chavon

Discover Altos de Chavon in La Romana, Dominican Republic: This replica medieval European village in the Dominican Republic was built by a Hollywood set designer.

Los Tres Ojos

Discover Los Tres Ojos in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic: This trio of Dominican cave lakes comprise a colorful biosphere of natural life.

Mexico Me Encanta! Miniature Museum

Discover Mexico Me Encanta! Miniature Museum in Tequisquiapan, Mexico: This detailed miniature model covers all aspects of life in a small Mexican village.

Waldemar Julsrud Museum

Discover Waldemar Julsrud Museum in Acámbaro, Mexico: This small museum holds a treasure trove of ceramic figures that are either a hoax or proof of dragons, aliens, and dinosaur riders.

Iglesia del Honguito

Discover Iglesia del Honguito in Chignahuapan, Mexico: Visit this small Mexican church to pray to a mushroom that is supposedly marked with the image of Christ.

The Parthenon of El Negro

Discover The Parthenon of El Negro in Zihuatanejo, Mexico: A notoriously corrupt Chief of Police's deteriorating Greek-themed playhouse.

Temple of Santa Muerte

Discover Temple of Santa Muerte in Santa Ana Chapitiro, Mexico: This church devoted to Mexico's "dead saint" is a festive celebration of a formerly hidden religious figure.

Centro Ceremonial Otomí

Discover Centro Ceremonial Otomí in Temoaya, Mexico: This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.

Cave of the Hanging Snakes

Discover Cave of the Hanging Snakes in José María Morelos, Mexico: Cave where bat-eating snakes hang down from the ceiling.

La Rotonda del Mar

Discover La Rotonda del Mar in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

Cenote Zací

Discover Cenote Zací in Valladolid, Mexico: If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

El Tepozteco

Discover El Tepozteco in Tepoztlán, Mexico: High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

Museo del Juguete Antiguo México

Discover Museo del Juguete Antiguo México in Mexico City, Mexico: Visiting this cacophonous collection of vintage novelties is like stepping into the mind of a crazed toymaker.

Biblioteca Vasconcelos

Discover Biblioteca Vasconcelos in Mexico City, Mexico: A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

El Nido de Quetzalcóatl

Discover El Nido de Quetzalcóatl in Naucalpan, Mexico: An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex.

Around the Cathedral of Christ The Saviour

You can book your unique tour by locals in Moscow here.  The greatest ornament of the Volhonka street is the Cathedral Of Christ The Saviour – whose enormous gold domes can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. We suggest you to have a wa…

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