A giant hilltop cross marks the location of a sanctuary with stunning views of Acapulco.

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

This "cursed house" features secret rooms, hidden vaults, and dark escape tunnels.

The jewel of the museum is a rare tumulus, a funeral decoration from the 18th century.

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

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

The ruins of a former sanctuary for elite Aztec warriors.

These colonial murals are a fascinating hybrid of Spanish and Indigenous aesthetics.

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

The conquistador's former fortress is the oldest preserved colonial building in the Americas.

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

Concrete construction materials turned into a fashionable capsule hotel in rural Mexico.

Historic poems about the noble act of defecating have been preserved on the wall of this old convent.

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

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

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

The F1 Mexican Grand Prix circuit goes right through the middle of this old baseball stadium.

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

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

A collection of incredible clay crafts, complete with earthen skeletons and mermaids.

This sculpture garden is a serene oasis wedged in the middle of a busy highway.

The mummies of a fake priest and bandit's wife are among the abundant curiosities at this museum.

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.