A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

A flooded Mexican cave that hides a river beneath the water.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

Things roll uphill on this Mexican street that seems to defy gravity.

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

A neo-Gothic temple in central Mexico featuring a labyrinthine network of crypts.

One man's fulfilled dream of living on an artificial island made of recycled plastic bottles.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

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

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

These nearly 500-year-old scenes are largely faded by the ravages of time, yet still maintain their power to horrify.

In the Valley of Morelos lies a mysterious Olmec site with signs of jaguar veneration.

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

The displays in this off-the-beaten-path museum highlight the holistic, indigenous methods of healing.

What better place to learn about the beautiful game than an actual soccer ball-shaped building?

A wooden sculpture sits rather out of place in this Mexican beach town.

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

An old railway building commemorates one of Mexico's most celebrated lucha libre stars.

This concrete amphitheater offers an unforgettable view of one of Mexico's most beautiful canyons.

This colonial-era hospital chapel is now a foyer and side entrance to a popular department store.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

The grounds of this former dairy hacienda now contain an entire town inspired by Tuscany, Italy.

These strikingly colorful paintings were created by a mysterious Mesoamerican civilization.

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