History & Culture in Mexico

The majestic, sacred tree is represented on this piece of public infrastructure.

This former 17th-century church now houses a university's public library along with several mural masterworks.

This truck is celebrated as part of the "miracle" that connected this town to the rest of Mexico.

This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.

This museum honors a unique musical instrument of African origins, whose sound defines a city.

In Chapultepec Park there is a pavilion gifted to Mexico from South Korea to honor the 1968 Summer Olympics.

In the middle of this historic colonial city resides a modernist government building known as the UFO.

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

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

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