It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.

This archeological site hidden behind Teotihuacán's pyramids shelters 1600-year-old murals.

This pre-Hispanic apartment complex also includes ancestral paintings that point to its military past.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

Inside a busy metro station, an impressive mural depicts the prehispanic city of Tenochtitlán.

Diego Rivera hid various people and symbols in his first large-scale mural project.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

This one-window stand has been home to a giant vat of slowly simmering meats and an array of unique tacos for almost 50 years.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.