Built in the 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Mexico City is now one of the world's largest and most densely populated cities. Xochimilco lies 28 km south of Mexico City.

Morelia is an example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience.

The terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán were carved out of the mountain and are the symbols of a sacred topography. The city of Oaxaca is a good example of Spanish colonial town planning.

Puebla, which was founded ex nihilo in 1531 has preserved its great religious structures such as the 16th–17th-century cathedral and fine buildings like the old archbishop's palace, as well as a host of houses with walls covered in tiles (azulejos).

Founded in 1546 after the discovery of a rich silver lode. Built on the steep slopes of a narrow valley, the town has breathtaking views and there are many old buildings. The cathedral, built between 1730 and 1760, dominates the centre of the town.

Campeche is a typical example of a harbour town from the Spanish colonial period in the New World. The historic centre has kept its outer walls and system of fortifications, designed to defend this Caribbean port against attacks from the sea.

The old colonial town of Querétaro is unusual in having retained the geometric street plan of the Spanish conquerors side by side with the twisting alleys of the Indian quarters.

Tlacotalpan, a Spanish colonial river port on the Gulf coast of Mexico, was founded in the mid-16th century.

Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato became the world's leading silver-extraction centre in the 18th century.

The Hospicio Cabañas was built at the beginning of the 19th century to provide care and shelter for the disadvantaged – orphans, old people, the handicapped and chronic invalids.

The site comprises 244 islands, islets and coastal areas that are located in the Gulf of California in north-eastern Mexico.

The House and Studio of architect Luis Barragán represents an outstanding example of the architect’s creative work in the post-Second World War period.