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According to legend, this hacienda was abandoned because of a curse.

Mexico’s first and only Tzotzil Maya bookbinding workshop.

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

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

A tomb in the shape of a traditional Mexican hat and shawl for the father of modern rancheras.

The outside of this theater is decorated with a Diego Rivera mural that explores the history of Mexico.

A sprawling network of century-old subterranean catacombs lies beneath a nondescript suburban home.

The displays in this off-the-beaten-path museum highlight the holistic, indigenous methods of healing.

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

An impressive if morbid collection of mummified remains from different eras of the region's history.

A US military accident created the legends behind this Mexican version of the Bermuda Triangle.

A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

This singular broken monument, now housed in a museum, was the cause of a worldwide "Mayan Doomsday" phenomenon.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

A unique walk through hundreds of cactus plants, including some that stretch over 8 feet tall.

When struck, the strange stones in this park ring like bells.

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

There is nothing like a religious festival celebrated with blow-up sledgehammers.

This historic cemetery built for victims of the epidemics that swept Guadalajara is shrouded in macabre tales.

A tribute to the 20th-century ball that cast a spotlight on Mexico’s LGBTQ community.

A striking depiction of Teotihuacan's mysterious "Spider Woman."

A bullet-scarred monastery chronicles Mexico's turbulent history of foreign invasions.

Peaceful gardens hide an underground torture museum.