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

This modernist church's massive sci-fi dome may be one of Latin America's largest.

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.

The building that houses this museum is as historic as its collection.

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

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

The winter home of millions of migrating monarch butterflies.

This masterpiece of muralism depicts the rich culture of the people of Michoacán and their timeless connection to the land.

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

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

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

The F1 Mexican Grand Prix circuit goes right through the middle of this old baseball stadium.

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

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

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

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

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

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

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

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

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