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

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

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

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

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

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

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

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

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

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.

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

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

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

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.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

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

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.

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

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

Climb through the life of a Mexican hero as you ascend a 130-foot statue.

These enigmatic columns tower over the ruins of an ancient Toltec city.

The winter home of millions of migrating monarch butterflies.