A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.

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

The ruins of an abandoned church mingle with the graves at Oaxaca’s General Cemetery.

In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

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

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

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

Three small rooms in the jungle house the most elaborate and intact murals of the Mayan world.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

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

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

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

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

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

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

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

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

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

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

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