This museum has a small collection of Indian artifacts discovered at a nearby archaeological mound.

An archaeological mound of Indian ruins.

A popular pilgrimage destination on account of the legend that the Virgin Mary appeared here in 1664.

An outdoor marketplace with local vendors in the village of Tlacolula.

This 16th-century colonial government building in Tlaxcala has a number of murals depicting pre-Columbian life.

This mountaintop monument was built to honor Tepoztecatl, the god of pulque, a favorite drink of the natives that once inhabited the area.

This beautiful Catholic structure, built in 1537, now is home to the Regional Museum of Tlaxcala.

Legend has it that the Virgin Mary once appeared at this old church in Tlaxcala and ended a drought in the region.

A bookstore where visitors can find unique local literature as well as a broader selection of international works.

This quality orchestra is well-known even outside of the region.

A reputable school for music classes.

A number of professional outfitters offer rafting trips on this river.

The school that artist Efren Gonzalez attended and later returned to in order to paint a detailed mural depicting Mexican history.

The town square of Dolores Hidalgo has a statue of Miguel Hidalgo, a hero of the Mexican revolution against the Spanish, at its center.

This 18th-century church dominates Dolores Hidalgo's Plaza Principal with its two large towers.

Tours are offered of this pottery production center in Dolores Hidalgo.

This Moorish church in Tlacolula was built in the 1500s.

This museum displays a large collection of artifacts found at Teotihuacán, one of Mexico's most important archaeological sites.

The old Herradura Tequila facilities have been preserved for visitors.

A popular antique store with several branches throughout Mexico.

This museum in Tlaquepaque features a wide collection of pottery from throughout Mexico.

A peaceful city park in Jalapa.

Located 40 minutes from Mexico City, this rural park contains space for a variety of recreational activities.

This water park near Lake Chapala is especially fun for children and families.

Pena de Bernal (Bernal Boulder) is the third-largest monolith in the world, after the Rock of Gibraltar and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. It is located beside the small colonial town of Villa...

This small building contains a house of mirrors where visitors can see their image distorted in 16 different mirrors.

This busy market is one of the country's best known produce markets.

This lively Cuban-run bar offers live bands three nights each week.

An information center on the ecology and history of Xochimilco combined with paddle-boat rentals and a tram ride.

This enormous cathedral was built in the 16th century by a group of Franciscan monks.

This 32-acre market in Xochimilco is one of the largest areas in the world dedicated to selling flowers and plants.

This famous old-fashioned candy shop has been serving satisfied customers for ages.

This huge arts and crafts market has hundreds of vendors selling anything and everything.

Opened in 1986, this four-story museum exhibits modern Mexican and international art.

A lively plaza in Coyoacan where one is sure to catch a glimpse of authentic Mexican culture.

Loud music is a staple at this lively bar.

This 16th-century structure, now an operating hotel, was once the home of Diego de Mazariegos, the founder of San Cristobal de las Casas.

This 18th-century structure houses a large collection of contemporary art.

Located in what was an important school in colonial times, this museum is devoted to colonial art but also has works by modern muralists, such as Diego Rivera.