These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

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

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

An island filled with hundreds of hanging, decomposing, decapitated dolls.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

Diego Rivera's massive tiled fountain and failed infrastructure project.

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

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

The highest peak in the Jemez Mountains and the traditional center of the Pueblo world.

From a T-rex to a teapot, a cast of artificial fossils illustrates New Mexico's history.

The home of famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle is now a library and museum dedicated to his memory.

A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.

Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."