The striking and little-touristed ruins of an ancient city destroyed and rebuilt by the Aztecs.

One of the world’s largest cave systems houses legends, concerts, and wondrous rock formations alike.

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

Trek through the jungle on a boat and a swinging bridge and you'll be rewarded with these refreshing, if pungent, mineral pools.

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

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

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

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

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

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

The ruins of an ancient Mayan city, beautifully preserved and only accessible by boat.

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

A dark tunnel leads to a striking white crater that seems to be from another planet.

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

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.

If you can look past the nearby sewer pipes, this urban sinkhole grotto is a mini-paradise.

Two waterfalls flow down the cliff faces decorated with rare natural basalt columns.

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

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

An elaborate Mayan city shrouded in alien conspiracy revealed the tomb of Pacal the Great.

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

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.