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

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

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

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

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

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

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

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

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

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.

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

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

Diego Rivera's massive tiled fountain and failed infrastructure project.

The ruins of the bathhouse used by the ill-fated last Aztec emperor still lie in Chapultepec Park.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

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

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

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

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.