The monument's pointy aluminum tip has been melted down by repeated lightning strikes.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.

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

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

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

This grand yet little-visited tomb seems almost carved into the hill it sits on.

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

This 16th-century church now has a heavenly second life as a cultural hub of Pátzcuaro.

Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.

A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk

The population of Southeast Asian primates was introduced to Mexico in the 1970s.

An eclectic blend of esoteric imagery covers its interior.

A series of sculptures depict the actors who starred in the many cowboy movies shot in this Mexican city.

The realistic reptiles lurk along the side of a highway.

The former textile factory is now an oasis for the arts.

This subterranean passage reveals the city's mining history as well as its legendary terrors.

This isolated Maya cemetery in Chiapas is distinguished by its towering, colorful wooden crosses.

Public clocks around the city chime with bullfights, cockfights, old railways, and other local traditions.

The English graveyard of Mineral del Monte, a magical little piece of Cornwall in Mexico.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

This mid-century mural portrays humankind's spiritual and scientific journey.