Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.

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

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

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

One of the world's largest murals covers a large swath of homes in its hillside neighborhood.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

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

This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.

The underground mall's skylights look like they could be part of a spaceship.

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

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

Inside a busy metro station, an impressive mural depicts the prehispanic city of Tenochtitlán.

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

This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

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

This French cemetery houses some of the most exquisite examples of funerary art in Mexico City.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

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

Stained glass windows bathe this botanical garden in cosmic light.

Located in a veterinary school, this macabre exhibit displays the effects of animal diseases.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

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

The stoutest tree in the world.