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

A lake at the bottom of the ocean.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

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

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

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.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ruins of the bathhouse used by the ill-fated last Aztec emperor still lie in Chapultepec Park.

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

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

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

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

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

The stoutest tree in the world.

Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.