You can't actually Do This. Anymore.

Tourists have been banned from the "Cueva de los Cristales," but it's probably worth trying to become a really important geologist to see this. Or a rogue miner.

Where: 1000 ft below the surface in the Naica Mine of Chihuahua, Mexico

How: The mega selenite crystals began forming over 600,000 years ago in a water-filled chamber heated by magma. They reach upwards of 37.4 feet long and 3 feet wide. The water table was lowered for mining in 1985 and the cave was accidentally discovered by miners in 2000.

Risk Factor: Heat stroke and, amazingly, drowning! A temp of 122 degree F + nearly 100% humidity = air condenses in your lungs without the right protection. Passed-out tourists had to be carried out of the cave --> tours are hard to come by.

Reflections from a visitor: "You know, there would be worse places to die"

More info here

Walk like a genie, talk like a genie, glow like a genie?

In the enchanted waters of Biobay, the water glows when you move.

When: Every night except the 4 or 5 days surrounding the full moon.

Where: Vieques Island off the east coast of Puerto Rico

Why: Instant cosmic powers! Swimming in a pool will never be the same. (according to Captain Grasso, "a swim is like floating through stardust.")

How: The bay has ~720,000 single-celled bioluminescent dionflagellates per gallon of water and they like to light up when agitated.

Risk Factor: Probably safe to say that drinking the water isn't recommended.

more dinoflagellate love here