This famous writer's tombstone is a literary pilgrimage site that was publicly defiled by a rival.

This beloved, centuries-old tree stands at the center of a small park dotted with archaeological artifacts.

The winter home of millions of migrating monarch butterflies.

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

The extremely grey columns of one of Mexico City's most iconic beltways are slowly gaining a bit of color.

This warehouse-gallery-shop hybrid showcases Mexican craftwork at its best.

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

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

This monumental mural crafted nearly 40 years ago is still in perfect condition.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

Columbus' failed colony in the New World.

At first glance, little checkered structures on the hillside look like they house the living, not the dead.

Mexico's National Sound Library houses music, recordings, and voices from the nation's rich past.

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

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

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

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

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

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

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.