Monumental paintings, discovered in a Mexican cathedral in 1957, depict the deaths of some friars in Japan.

The former textile factory is now an oasis for the arts.

This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.

A giant hilltop cross marks the location of a sanctuary with stunning views of Acapulco.

Legends, sculptures, and unique tombs can be seen lurking in these connected cemeteries.

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

A little-known hall almost completely covered in art by the beloved local painter.

This modernist church's massive sci-fi dome may be one of Latin America's largest.

It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.

In the middle of this historic colonial city resides a modernist government building known as the UFO.

This colorful, geometric church beautifully embodies the Tapatía school of architecture.

Local lore claims this rocky cape hides a lost Aztec treasure.

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

This 16th-century church now has a heavenly second life as a cultural hub of Pátzcuaro.

This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.

The realistic reptiles lurk along the side of a highway.

In this breathtaking canyon, crocodiles bask on boulders and glide through the murky waters.

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

These nearly 500-year-old scenes are largely faded by the ravages of time, yet still maintain their power to horrify.

Historic poems about the noble act of defecating have been preserved on the wall of this old convent.

A giant Jesus statue watches over the city of Saltillo from the top of a mountain where it has been commandeered by vandals.

This detailed miniature model covers all aspects of life in a small Mexican village.

Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.

This pre-Hispanic apartment complex also includes ancestral paintings that point to its military past.