In a busy Oaxaca market, a nearly century-old drinks stand still serves family recipes from giant clay pots.

A 19th-century Baja cantina that many say is the birthplace of the margarita.

Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

In a quiet residential neighborhood, one restaurant fights to preserve heirloom corn, one tortilla at a time.

This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

An extravagant 18th-century fountain built with bits of broken ceramic.

One of the city's few vendors selling the Sierra Norte's ancestral beverage lies within a hidden farmers market.

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

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

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

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

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

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

The hot chocolate here all stems from small, sustainable microproducers in Chiapas and Tabasco.

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

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

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

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

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

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