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

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

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

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

Mexico's largest collection of masks is found in the ruins of an abandoned convent.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

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

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

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

Inside a busy metro station, an impressive mural depicts the prehispanic city of Tenochtitlán.

Diego Rivera hid various people and symbols in his first large-scale mural project.

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

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

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

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

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

The ruins of an ancient city built by Mayan traders is centered around a temple of a sacred feathered serpent deity.

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

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

The stoutest tree in the world.

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