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

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

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

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

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

The now-public home of a renowned art collector is full of unique pieces from viceregal and 19th-century Mexico.

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

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

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

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.

A tribute to the 20th-century ball that cast a spotlight on Mexico’s LGBTQ community.

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

This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.

Inside the cloister of the Temple of San Juan Bautista is a ceiling decorated with gold Baroque illustrations.

Legend says the building's unusual features were added at the request of a paranoid president.

This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

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

Abandoned figurines adorn a small plot on the side of a craft market's entrance.

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

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