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

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

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

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

This beautiful and unmissable little museum is full of fascinating artifacts from Mesoamerica's great civilizations.

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

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

A 500-year-old series of tunnels long believed to be folkloric was uncovered beneath the streets of Puebla.

A series of modernist, abstract sculptures form a route created as part of the 1968 Olympics' Cultural Olympiad.

In 2008, this Mexico City metro station was the site of an hours-long fight between emo, punk, and goth groups.

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

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

This Mexico City subway station will make you feel like you've been transported to the London Underground.

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

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