Shocking dioramas of human torture, meant to promote human rights awareness.

One man's fulfilled dream of living on an artificial island made of recycled plastic bottles.

A gargantuan crystal kingdom.

Dedicated to one of the most iconic cinematographers of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.

Oaxaca's recently restored "forgotten Dominican convent."

A "gateway" into Mexico's northern border, represented by an abstract red tower.

A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.

This museum honors a unique musical instrument of African origins, whose sound defines a city.

This former 17th-century church now houses a university's public library along with several mural masterworks.

A bright, colorful telling of the history of Mexico's youngest state.

This flagship of the Mexican Navy has had a bumpy second life after being retired from service.

Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.

This former hotel and casino was part of a paper mill operation that was one of Mexico's largest employers.

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.

The former textile factory is now an oasis for the arts.

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.

A wooden sculpture sits rather out of place in this Mexican beach town.

What better place to learn about the beautiful game than an actual soccer ball-shaped building?

This lonely tower survived the landslide that devastated much of a Mexican mining town.

A coastal monument honors one of Mexico's most notable immigrant groups.

Detailed miniature models of iconic landmarks in Mexico and around the world.

In the middle of this historic colonial city resides a modernist government building known as the UFO.

Resembling a 15th century medieval fortress, this home once belonged to a legend of Mexican cinema.

Local lore claims this rocky cape hides a lost Aztec treasure.