The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

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

The diversity of the state of Oaxaca is represented in this fountain.

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

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

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

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

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

This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.

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

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

A 19th-century perch for spotting sailing ships now boasts one of the most iconic views in the Southern Hemisphere.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

Native Australian lizards inhabit this garden celebrating Sydney and its sister city in China.

This sacred enclave was once considered the religious center of Eastern Polynesia.

The watery grave of Captain Bligh's famous ship.

This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site.

The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.