This stunning and ethereal mural symbolizes the beauty, unity, and diversity of humankind.

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

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

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

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

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

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

Underneath the historic center of Mexico City, the remains of a temple dedicated to the Aztec god of the wind.

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

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

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

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

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

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

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

The hot chocolate here all stems from small, sustainable microproducers in Chiapas and Tabasco.

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

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

An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."

A recreation of the doomed ocean liner in the middle of the Smoky Mountains.

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.