Murals in Mexico

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

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

The colorful array of art leads to a small Aztec pyramid.

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.

One of Mexico's few murals dedicated to an indigenous language.

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

The artwork detailing the city's history features a few controversial characters.

This exquisite example of early colonial architecture remains unfinished almost 500 years after construction began.

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

An eclectic blend of esoteric imagery covers its interior.

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

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

A little-known hall almost completely covered in art by the beloved local painter.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

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