The ruins of a once sacred Indian area.

This 18th-century church contains an impressive selection of indigenous artwork.

These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.

This picturesque monastery, started by Dominican friars in the 16th century, has been partially restored.

This small archaeological site was extremely important in providing information about the mysterious ball game played by members of this society in the 300s.

This quaint sandstone church was constructed in 1740.

This Jesuit church was built in 1746 and includes nine Baroque altars and a rare 18th-century German organ.

This arts and crafts store serves as both a museum and shop.

These large oval terraces were most likely built by the Purepecha.

This Patzcuaro museum displays a large selection of local art, from religious objects to pottery to old masks.

100,000 people lived in this great Toltec city at the time of European contact.

A collection of indigenous art and cultural artifacts.

This well-preserved Zapotec tomb is over 1,000 years old.

A 14,000-foot snow-capped volcano.

These interconnected caves feature 20 huge halls that once were a hideout for runaway Indians.

This nearly 18,000-foot volcano, recently active again after a long period of inactivity, offers a fascinating adventure for daring hikers.

This volcano stands next to the larger Popocatepetl volcano.