The artwork detailing the city's history features a few controversial characters.

The former Mexican president kept the bullets that killed his predecessor on display in his home, now a museum.

This baroque wonder is filled with a trove of artistic treasures.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

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

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

An elegant space dedicated to a master of romanticism and minimalism.

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

This eerily opulent residential museum is home to a haunting local legend.

Historic poems about the noble act of defecating have been preserved on the wall of this old convent.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.

One man's personal collection of more than 2,000 creepy-crawlies from around the world.

A giant hilltop cross marks the location of a sanctuary with stunning views of Acapulco.

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.

It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.

This structure was moved nearly 40 feet while people continued working inside it.

The Rio Lerma (Chignahuapan) in El Salto, Mexico, is one of the most polluted rivers in the world. It’s covered in white foam, and falling in can kill.

A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.

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

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

A coastal monument honors one of Mexico's most notable immigrant groups.