This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

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

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

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

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

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

Mexico's second-tallest monument, now half-hidden in a private residential complex.

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

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.

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

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

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

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

A small building that loosely resembles a tooth is appropriately used as a dentist office.

This tiny garden was built specifically to provide a place of peace and serenity away from the busy city streets.

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.

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

The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

Collection of vintage trailers double as hotel rooms.

In Tucson a giant metal snake helps pedestrians cross a busy highway.