Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Mesoamerican monoliths and zoomorphic stones covered in royal visages, ancient mythology, and grand celestial events.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

The stoutest tree in the world.

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

This graveyard boasts a medley of diverse and imaginative funeral architecture.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

The winter home of millions of migrating monarch butterflies.

Climb through the life of a Mexican hero as you ascend a 130-foot statue.

A beautiful and controversial modern sculpture that alludes to the Aztec past identity of the Virgin of Guadalupe and the phenomenon of syncretism.

The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.

The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.