A wooden sculpture sits rather out of place in this Mexican beach town.

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

The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.

This structure was moved nearly 40 feet while people continued working inside it.

One of Mexico’s historic pottery-producing towns is home to a museum showcasing the craft.

In Mexico, an abandoned Scottish-looking castle stands as a tribute to love.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

A Lovecraftian altar of nightmarish bronze chairs sits ominously on a boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta.

This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.

A sculpture dedicated to the trade that gave the town its name.

An eclectic blend of esoteric imagery covers its interior.

A museum dedicated to the famous Mexican illustrator's iconic calaveras.

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

A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.

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

Public clocks around the city chime with bullfights, cockfights, old railways, and other local traditions.

A formerly derelict railway workshop is home to a new world-class contemporary art museum in Central Mexico.

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

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

This highly decorated dam is one of Guanajuato's most unexpectedly beautiful public works.

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.

The largest cave shaft in the world is home to thousands of birds and popular with BASE jumpers.

During its heyday, the massive estate boasted its own railroad station and post office.