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

This mid-century mural portrays humankind's spiritual and scientific journey.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

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

A bullet-scarred monastery chronicles Mexico's turbulent history of foreign invasions.

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

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

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

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

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

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

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

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

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

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

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

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

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

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.