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.

This glaciated volcano offers a challenging climb for experienced climbers.

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

At over 6,000 feet above sea level, this is one of the highest lakes in the world.

One of Jalapa's main theaters and sometimes the site of free concerts.

Visitors to this old Totonac capital can tour several ancient pyramids.

An ancient tomb found at this archaeological site has yielded a wide range of new information about Mayan society.

This river is a popular rafting destination.

Located in the small village of San Bartolo Coyotepec, the studios established by the famous potter Dona Rosa are still run by her family and offer demonstrations on how they create their pottery.

This large mountain range provides many remote areas for hiking.

A frequently used meeting hall for social events.

A marketplace where local vendors gather to sell their handmade wares.

A swimming pool, tennis courts, grassy fields and a playground for children make this park a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts.

This historic building dates back to the period in the 1800s when the railroad first reached Chapala.

This club offers a well-manicured nine-hole course.

Located on hilly terrain, the golf course at this club can be difficult at times but often provides an excellent view.

This 18th-century cathedral is the main church in the village of Ajijic.

This beautiful chapel found in the village of Ajijic dates back to the 1700s.

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

This large park is filled with long trails for biking, hiking and jogging and has an abandoned Carmelite convent within its grounds.

Located in the small village of Tlacochahuaya, this colorful monastery is dedicated to the patron saint of hermits.

This 17th-century church is known for its striking chapel.

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This 18th-century church is located in the village of Sombrerete.

This Franciscan convent in the village of Sombrerete dates back to the 1500s.

This interesting chapel located in the small town of Sombrerete is known for its unusual elliptical architectural layout.

This park offers a picturesque landscape for camping and scenic viewing.

This archaeological site, occupied from around 100 A.D. to 1400 A.D., has a collection of well-preserved ceremonial structures.

This sanctuary in Plateros was built in the 1700s for the patron saint of silversmiths.

This historic building is located in the village of Fresnillo.

Located in the small village of Fresnillo, this museum documents the life of Ponce, a famous Mexican composer.

This 9,000-foot volcano looms over the town of Tequila and has a 10-mile drive to its summit.

The central plaza of the small mountainous town of Jerez.

Popular stop on a walking tour of Jerez, this government building was destroyed by fire in 1913, then rebuilt.

This historic area of Jerez includes the facade of the Inguanzo family house and an ice cream store.

The impressive cedar doors of this building, now the Cultural Institute, were carved by Severo Revillo, an abandoned Indian child.

This theater, restored in 1987, is a replica of the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Legend has it that it was at this town square that a young couple took their own lives after an arranged marriage gone bad.

This Jerez church dates back to the 1700s.

This museum in Jerez is dedicated to the life of Velarde, one of Mexico's most celebrated poets.

Visitors flock to these natural springs for a relaxing bathing experience.

A paper-making factory established by Francisco Toledo, a famous Mexican artist.

It takes a difficult journey through mountainous terrain to reach these ancient Indian ruins.