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

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

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

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

This one-window stand has been home to a giant vat of slowly simmering meats and an array of unique tacos for almost 50 years.

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

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

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

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

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

A museum in the former home of Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

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

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.

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

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.