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

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.

The grounds of this former dairy hacienda now contain an entire town inspired by Tuscany, Italy.

Catch a glimpse of local, native wildlife at this zoo dedicated to conservation and education.

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

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

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

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.

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

An artisanal toy-maker’s works are highlighted in this museum dedicated to the craft of toys.

This isolated Maya cemetery in Chiapas is distinguished by its towering, colorful wooden crosses.

This park's art collection includes a clock made of flowers, siblings in a tree's roots, and a dove made out of weapons.

Mexico’s first and only Tzotzil Maya bookbinding workshop.

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

Half-hidden by grassy slopes, this striking Spanish colonial fort is now a museum of underwater archaeology.

These cliff-dwellings might be Mexico's least visited archaeological site.

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

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

Southern Mexico under the influence of mushrooms, ceremony and celebrity.

Mexico's National Sound Library houses music, recordings, and voices from the nation's rich past.

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

Things roll uphill on this Mexican street that seems to defy gravity.

This often-overlooked ocean walkway was once considered an impossible fantasy.