History in Mexico

Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.

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

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

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

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

The former home of the famed revolutionary Pancho Villa is now a museum in his honor.

This colonial mining complex is now home to magnificent themed gardens.

Half-hidden by grassy slopes, this striking Spanish colonial fort is now a museum of underwater archaeology.

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

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

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

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

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

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

A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.