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

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

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

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

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

Mexico's first public cable car soars over the congested streets outside Mexico City.

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

This "cursed house" features secret rooms, hidden vaults, and dark escape tunnels.

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

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

Giant nude woman of Tijuana is also the artist's home.

These enigmatic columns tower over the ruins of an ancient Toltec city.

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

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

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

The enigmatic and seldom visited ruins of a Mayan city-state.

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

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

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

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

A hidden treasure of an abandoned city lies deep in the jungles of Campeche, Mexico.

If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

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