Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.

The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.

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

The ruins of the bathhouse used by the ill-fated last Aztec emperor still lie in Chapultepec Park.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

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

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.

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

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

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

A scientific repository of goiters, boils and other ailments throughout Mexican history.

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

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

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

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

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

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

The remains of an Aztec school and various intriguing artifacts lie below a modern cultural center.

Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

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

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.