The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

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

A lake at the bottom of the ocean.

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

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

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

Three sinkholes filled with warm, crystal-clear water reached by a horse-driven cart on an old train track through the jungle.

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

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

The ruins of an ancient city built by Mayan traders is centered around a temple of a sacred feathered serpent deity.

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

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

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

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

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

The stoutest tree in the world.

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

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

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

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

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

A dark tunnel leads to a striking white crater that seems to be from another planet.

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