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.

This Mexico City subway station will make you feel like you've been transported to the London Underground.

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

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

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

A neo-Gothic temple in central Mexico featuring a labyrinthine network of crypts.

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

This industrial Art Nouveau gem is a historic hotspot for Mexican counterculture.

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

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

The stoutest tree in the world.

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

An extravagant 18th-century fountain built with bits of broken ceramic.

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

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

Sample sweets at an Art Nouveau candy shop that's been in business since 1874.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

A hidden treasure of an abandoned city lies deep in the jungles of Campeche, Mexico.