Mexico Unexplained

4 legends from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

Many little-known images of the Virgin Mary are worshiped throughout Mexico. Here are 4.

The natives of a Mexican Pacific island abandoned their paradise to integrate into Spanish mission system.

An island in Xochimilco populated by hundreds of dolls has an eerie and interesting story

For nearly 400 years, the Mountain Yaqui resisted outside domination

Strange atmospheric anomalies have appeared in Mexico's skies for many years. What are they?

This ancient city was inhabited for almost 2,500 years. Who lived there? Why?

One of the newest states in Mexico is home to many old legends.

Racial classifications in colonial Mexico were confusing and borderline comical.

A little-known archaeological site in Sonora may have served as a destination for pilgrims for thousands of years.

This image of the Baby Jesus sleeping on a skull has given comfort to millions for over 200 years.

The Chichimeca people of northern Mexico had a rich folklore and oral history.

A little-known battalion of Irish soldiers played an important role in the Mexican War.

Three mysterious carved stones have stood in a remote part of Oaxaca for thousands of years. Who carved them? Why?

The largest statue of the Baby Jesus in the world exists in a small town in Zacatecas.

More stories of Mexico's legendary bandits and their secret stashes of loot.

Throughout Mexican history bandits have stashed their loot and much of it has never been found

Known as the Aztec goddess of love, Xochiquetzal had many aspects and served many roles.

For decades a man has supposedly had contact with aliens in the mountains outside of Mexico City

Some evidence suggest that the famous American inventor wasn't American at all.

A tiny fishing village on an artificial island in Nayarit may be the lost home of the Aztecs.

Two volcanoes have played an important part of Mexican mythology for thousands of years.

Legend or genuine evil presence? The story of the Matlazihua has persisted for thousands of years.

Once a prosperous region, the colony of Pánuco burned out in a few short decades.

On Mexico's Pacific coast, the state of Sinaloa is home to many legends. Here are 4.

Called the cuetlaxochitl by the ancient Mexicans, the poinsettia has a long and little-known history.

Nearly 5,000 ancient images exist on the walls of caves and ravines in a remote part of Tamaulipas.

One of the largest and most mysterious ancient Maya cities is still covered in jungle and rarely visited.

Legendary Apache leader Geronimo spent much time in Mexico & had deep feelings about its country and people.

The small Mexican state of Colima is home to many legends.

Since 1565 a mysterious black Christ figure has been worshiped in Campeche.

The Aztec week had 9 days and each day had a Lord of the Night

For decades, Comanche raiding parties terrorized the northern reaches of a young Mexico.

A housewife and mother of 10 became the most celebrated alien contactee in Mexico.

The stories of 3 powerful Maya women are etched in stone for all to see centuries later.

This remote indigenous group struggles to hold on to its culture and language.

Rich in history and culture, the state of Durango is home to many legends. Here are 3.

One man magically brought a pottery tradition back to life after centuries of dormancy.

History does not quite know what to do with this canonized Franciscan friar.

In ancient Mexico the art of manuscript making goes back many centuries.

In 1999 workers digging a ditch in a small town in Sonora stumbled across an otherworldly find.

Was this ancient Mexican paradise a real place or was it just a legend?

With 1.7 million people, the city of Tijuana in the Mexican state of Baja California is the 6th largest city in Mexico. Right across the border from San Diego, California, Tijuana is often called “The Gateway to Mexico.” Founded in the late 1800s around a ranch called Rancho Tia Juana, the city grew and is […]

An overview of one of the most important figures in Mexican history.

These unique gems have an interesting history dating back centuries.

The obscure ruins of Tamtoc may have been an ancient female pilgrimage site.

Werewolves appeared in a town in Chiapas in Aprill 2020.

The last Viceroy of New Spain left an interesting legacy. This is his story.

The jaguar is an enduring symbol in ancient Mexico. The Maya had many jaguar deities.

The Mexican state of Sonora has a diverse landscape and is home to many myths and legends.