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

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.

Psychedelic murals coat the inside of a nondescript research library.

A detailed model of Mexico City is the star attraction within this interactive exhibit inside an old theater.

A curious museum of old video game consoles hidden in the back of a store.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

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

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.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

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

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

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

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

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

A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

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

This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

This industrial Art Nouveau gem is a historic hotspot for Mexican counterculture.

This crumbling Art Deco movie palace in Mexico City has been abandoned for two decades.

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

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