An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

This overlooked, beautiful convent hides an original Hieronymus Bosch among its many treasures.

Inside the cloister of the Temple of San Juan Bautista is a ceiling decorated with gold Baroque illustrations.

This former hotel and casino was part of a paper mill operation that was one of Mexico's largest employers.

A gargantuan crystal kingdom.

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

This former 17th-century church now houses a university's public library along with several mural masterworks.

This masterpiece of muralism depicts the rich culture of the people of Michoacán and their timeless connection to the land.

A few steps from the site of the Tlatelolco massacre, this museum tells the story of Mexico's 1968 student protests.

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.

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

Also known as "The Book," this monument is dedicated to Chiapas's history of independence.

The artwork detailing the city's history features a few controversial characters.

An archaeological museum at the Aztec pyramid displays signs of the New Fire ritual performed every 52 years.

The 19th-century hacienda house is filled with Aztec sculptures.

The former Mexican president kept the bullets that killed his predecessor on display in his home, now a museum.

An incredible little museum of interior design full of artifacts collected from around the world.

At this hillside site that was once home to a Mixtec community, you'll find ruins with a view.

Legend says the building's unusual features were added at the request of a paranoid president.

These cliff-dwellings might be Mexico's least visited archaeological site.

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

This underground museum highlights the history of Mexico City's subway system.