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

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

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

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

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

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

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

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

The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

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

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.

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

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

A museum in the former home of Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky.

Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Several times a year, during low tide, two pairs of historic train tracks are revealed on this New Jersey beach.

The Dover International Speedway is home to a towering, concrete-skinned, racecar-hungry behemoth.