Once overgrown with apple trees, Slide Rock State Park is nowadays a major destination for hiking and swimming in the natural water slide that gives the name to the park. Nonetheless, in Slide Rock you can also witness remains of the early agricultural development of Central Arizona.

Go twenty minutes south on the train and you will find yourself at one of the holiest sites in the whole world. Each year seven million pilgrims visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. You may also want to visit the castle, the Pic du Midi mountain and the Gavarnie Cirque.

Kick back at one of the many pavement cafés or restaurants you can find on this famous boulevard. Boulevard Des Pyrénées is great for a relaxing walk and lets you quietly take in one of the best views in the world.

Altun Ha is situated approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) north of Belize City and it's home to the famous jade stone carved in the likeness of the Mayan sun god, Kinich Ahau, which graces the national currency. The temple is comprised of two primary clusters: Plaza A and Plaza B, each with its own unique offerings. The enigmatic Temple of the Green Tomb can be found in Plaza A, which boasts an impressive collection of jade, jewelry, and flint artifacts. On the other hand, Plaza B is the site of the grandest structure in Altun Ha, the Temple of Masonry Altar, which towers over 60 feet (18 meters) above the plaza. A guided tour is available from Belize City, and many combine a visit to the ruins with other nearby activities and attractions.