The stoutest tree in the world.

In a town defined by its incredible trees, having a shrine in one just makes sense.

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

One of the city's few vendors selling the Sierra Norte's ancestral beverage lies within a hidden farmers market.

This baroque wonder is filled with a trove of artistic treasures.

The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.

It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.

The world's first museum of its kind is packed with nostalgic relics of the past.

It makes sense that this airport, serving one of Mexico's most artistic cities, also doubles as a gallery.

A modern feminist movement has brought to life the mural that machismo once denied to artist María Izquierdo.

Legend says that these centuries-old trees, which pre-date their nearby church, were planted by monks.

Start your morning off with an epic food crawl in this market east of Oaxaca’s historic center.

Step past a rainbow of Oaxacan nightshades for a menu of regional moles worthy of weddings and funerals.

Bold, unapologetically spicy Mixtecan flavors are on the menu here.

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

This aqueduct with 18th-century origins is integrated into modern life in various ways in Oaxaca.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

This monument marking the center of Mexico might be more political than geographical.

Mexico's largest collection of masks is found in the ruins of an abandoned convent.

This grand yet little-visited tomb seems almost carved into the hill it sits on.

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

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

The world's largest collection of Don Quixote-inspired art.

This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.