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

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

Its most enigmatic sculpture is a giantess with a ghostly face on her knee.

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

The extremely grey columns of one of Mexico City's most iconic beltways are slowly gaining a bit of color.

The world's tallest carillon is located at the top of this skyscraper in Mexico City.

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

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

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

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

This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.

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

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

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

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

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 tribute to the 20th-century ball that cast a spotlight on Mexico’s LGBTQ community.

A series of mosaics in Mexico City's Historic Center celebrate the Basque Country's "eighth province"—its diaspora.

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

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

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

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

This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.

The last home designed in its entirety by noted architect Luis Barragán owes its existence to an impressive jacaranda tree.