The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

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

Mexico City's residents are being watched by this state surveillance headquarters, designed by architects with a flair for intimidation.

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

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

The enigmatic skull gazes out over the ruins of a once-great Mayan city.

Underneath the historic center of Mexico City, the remains of a temple dedicated to the Aztec god of the wind.

This exquisite example of early colonial architecture remains unfinished almost 500 years after construction began.

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

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

The conquistador's former fortress is the oldest preserved colonial building in the Americas.

It would take you approximately an hour and a half to walk to the end of Mexico's largest pier.

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

A tomb in the shape of a traditional Mexican hat and shawl for the father of modern rancheras.

This colonial mining complex is now home to magnificent themed gardens.

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

Pause in an abandoned hydroelectric station, now overrun with wildlife, to consider a thought-provoking poem.

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

Concrete construction materials turned into a fashionable capsule hotel in rural Mexico.

A unique walk through hundreds of cactus plants, including some that stretch over 8 feet tall.

The jewel of the museum is a rare tumulus, a funeral decoration from the 18th century.

A notoriously corrupt Chief of Police's deteriorating Greek-themed playhouse.