This scenic cable car ride glides 100 feet above Mexico City.

Founded by a Basque immigrant, Mexico City's oldest bakery has a history dating back to 1870.

Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.

In 2008, this Mexico City metro station was the site of an hours-long fight between emo, punk, and goth groups.

Resembling a 15th century medieval fortress, this home once belonged to a legend of Mexican cinema.

A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.

This underground museum highlights the history of Mexico City's subway system.

Some charming, but sadly, unloved animal statues call this park home.

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

A few steps from the site of the Tlatelolco massacre, this museum tells the story of Mexico's 1968 student protests.

A "time traveler's" vision of human history stretches throughout Mexico City's Copilco metro station.

Discarded animal sculptures stand forgotten by an abandoned aquarium and water park in Bosque de Chapultepec.

Abandoned figurines adorn a small plot on the side of a craft market's entrance.

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

An extravagant 18th-century fountain built with bits of broken ceramic.

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

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

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

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.

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

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.

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.

This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.