A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

Few of the many visitors to this resort town know of its hidden Maya ruins.

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

Cave where bat-eating snakes hang down from the ceiling.

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

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

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

The ruins of the bathhouse used by the ill-fated last Aztec emperor still lie in Chapultepec Park.

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

One of the few places where you can visit a cenote and Maya ruins at the same time.

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

The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.

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

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

The ruins of an ancient Mayan city, beautifully preserved and only accessible by boat.

Cool down and fill up after visiting Teotihuacán at this bar and restaurant in a deep, underground cave.

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

Get a privileged view over Mexico City's Historic Center from a terrace right in its heart.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."