After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

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

This archeological site hidden behind Teotihuacán's pyramids shelters 1600-year-old murals.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.

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

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

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

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

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

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.