Tucked along a river are enigmatic stone carvings created thousands of years ago.

A futuristic rocket marks the spot where three borders meet.

Likely Mexico City's most eclectic shopping mall, with its own version of the Walk of Fame.

Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.

An abstract sculpture memorializing a student massacre that took place in 1971.

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

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

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

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

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.

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

This museum dedicated to cartography is housed in a former 17th-century convent.

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

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

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

Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

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

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