Indigenous in Mexico

With more than 30 ingredients, chef Cecilia Florian’s stupendously complex, harmonious moles are a masterclass in layering flavors.

Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.

Once a Catholic mission, this small town tucked between the ocean and the mountains is now a magical spot for art and history lovers.

This Oaxacan restaurant serves native corn and Indigenous recipes.

A small outpost dedicated to protecting the stingless bees native to Oaxaca.

A 26-foot tall roadside concrete pillar recalls a yet-unresolved 1997 political massacre.

A tribute to the region's rich history of pottery art.

After several moves across Mexico City, these two statues found a home in Mestizaje Park.

The entrance to an early 20th-century cultural center features murals that deal with the cultural fusion that characterizes Mexico.

One of the oldest and largest Buddhist structures in the Americas, located in a peaceful forest outside Mexico City.

A rocky shelter in the desert hides one of the largest concentrations of cave paintings in Mexico.

The majestic, sacred tree is represented on this piece of public infrastructure.

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

At this hillside site that was once home to a Mixtec community, you'll find ruins with a view.

The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

Artwork celebrates the local culture in the region around the world’s youngest volcano.