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

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

The tragic heiress Barbara Woolworth Hutton built her seventh husband this Japanese-inspired palace in Mexico.

Hotel designed around a 16th century Mexican bullring.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

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

Some charming, but sadly, unloved animal statues call this park home.

The ruins of a former sanctuary for elite Aztec warriors.

This giant expressionist head crowns a museum devoted to a beloved Mexican leader.

These strikingly colorful paintings were created by a mysterious Mesoamerican civilization.

This beautiful and unmissable little museum is full of fascinating artifacts from Mesoamerica's great civilizations.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

Three small rooms in the jungle house the most elaborate and intact murals of the Mayan world.

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

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

This architectural wonder of Mexico City houses several art schools and national research centers.

These unusual paintings give thanks to the saints and deities who granted people favors and miracles.

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

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

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

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.