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

A 500-year-old series of tunnels long believed to be folkloric was uncovered beneath the streets of Puebla.

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.

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

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

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

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

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

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

Visiting this cacophonous collection of vintage novelties is like stepping into the mind of a crazed toymaker.

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

Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.

A quirky and charming restaurant founded by artists.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Meant to be one of the most extravagant hotels in the world, now an eerie, abandoned architectural gem in Mexico City.

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

Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.

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.

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.