It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

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

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

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

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.

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.

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

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

Diego Rivera's massive tiled fountain and failed infrastructure project.

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

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The now-public home of a renowned art collector is full of unique pieces from viceregal and 19th-century Mexico.