The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

Its exhibits are dedicated to educating the public about state terrorism in Mexico.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

The underground mall's skylights look like they could be part of a spaceship.

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

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

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

This French cemetery houses some of the most exquisite examples of funerary art in Mexico City.

A jewel of the Mexico city skyline now slowly crumbles after surviving an earthquake.

This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

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

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

The ruins of the bathhouse used by the ill-fated last Aztec emperor still lie in Chapultepec Park.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

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

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.

Get a privileged view over Mexico City's Historic Center from a terrace right in its heart.

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.