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The walls of a colonial-era fort encircle a small, tropical assortment of plant life.

One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

Resembling a 15th century medieval fortress, this home once belonged to a legend of Mexican cinema.

This flagship of the Mexican Navy has had a bumpy second life after being retired from service.

This modern theatre is housed inside a convent constructed more than 300 years ago.

The extremely grey columns of one of Mexico City's most iconic beltways are slowly gaining a bit of color.

Traditional craftwork and modern pop culture merge in this piñata workshop.

At this hillside site that was once home to a Mixtec community, you'll find ruins with a view.

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

The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

This church turned museum is dedicated to the last Mexica ruler, whose remains were allegedly buried under the altar.

Also known as "The Book," this monument is dedicated to Chiapas's history of independence.

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

Meat and seafood are part of the frozen dessert flavors available at these legendary street stands.

This controversial, abstract sculpture is meant to represent an Aztec warrior.

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

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

One of Mexico's rare urban natural parks features waterfalls and a working fish farm.

Artwork celebrates the local culture in the region around the world’s youngest volcano.

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

The colorful array of art leads to a small Aztec pyramid.

This warehouse-gallery-shop hybrid showcases Mexican craftwork at its best.

This upscale restaurant specializing in Michoacán cuisine serves sauces tied to important life events.