A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

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.

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

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.

This crumbling Art Deco movie palace in Mexico City has been abandoned for two decades.

At a museum of everyday objects, it is the act of collecting that is really on display.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

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.

Visiting this cacophonous collection of vintage novelties is like stepping into the mind of a crazed toymaker.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

A quirky and charming restaurant founded by artists.

Meant to be one of the most extravagant hotels in the world, now an eerie, abandoned architectural gem in Mexico City.

A church dedicated to the Mexican skeleton saint.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

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

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

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

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.