This beautiful and unmissable little museum is full of fascinating artifacts from Mesoamerica's great civilizations.

The masses at this church incorporate enough moonshine and animal sacrifice that they are no longer recognizably Catholic.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

The stoutest tree in the world.

High atop a Mexican rainforest mountain, this ancient pyramid once drew pilgrims countries away.

This tiny, tucked-away eatery reflects the history of Mexico's Lebanese immigrants.

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

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

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

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

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

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

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

A "time traveler's" vision of human history stretches throughout Mexico City's Copilco metro station.

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

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

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

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

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

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

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

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

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