While we think the wonders are still worth visiting, here are some other monuments to visit, sans crowds, while you're in the country.

If you've ever Googled photos of the seven wonders of the world, you'll find serene and majestic shots. However, if you've ever actually visited one, you know that there are often hordes of tourists and pandemonium. In 2007, seven new sites — including the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, and the Colosseum — were chosen thanks to a contest put on by the New 7 Wonders Foundation. While the wonders are still worth visiting, here are some other extravagant monuments to visit, sans crowds, on your travels.

A day trip with a car and driver that begins in Mérida and includes visits to several of the region’s atmospheric haciendas.

They’re each incredibly fascinating and still under threat, as the fragile balance between humans and heritage is in constant negotiation.