Cherán, Indigenous Autonomous Zone

Posted September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

Tired of abuse from criminals and politicians, the town of Cherán declared itself self-governing.

Teresa Urrea: Mystic, Healer, Revolutionary

Posted September 12, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

A young girl with special powers transformed the culture and politics of northern Mexico.

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part Three

Posted September 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

The story of 3 little-known Marian devotions in Mexico and the miracles connected with them.

Mitla: Magnificent “City of Rest”

Posted August 29, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Beautiful ornamentation found nowhere else in Mexico grace the ancient site of Mitla.

Peña de Bernal, The Ultimate Mexican Paranormal Hotspot

Posted August 22, 2021September 26, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

A beautiful natural wonder in Mexico is the setting for many instances of paranormal activity

Tarahumara Religion and Ritual

Posted August 15, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

The Tarahumara of northern Mexico practice a unique blend of ancient beliefs & Christianity

California’s First Black Governor, Pío Pico, 1832

Posted August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Few know that California has already had a Black governor, but under Mexican rule.

The Eruption of Xitle & the Destruction of Cuicuilco

Posted August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A volcano and a massive wall of lava ended the prosperous city-state of Cuicuilco

Zacatecas Legends

Posted July 25, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The central Mexican state of Zacatecas is full of legends. Here are 4.

Cenotes of the Maya

Posted July 11, 2021July 12, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

Fresh water sinkholes in the Yucatan helped sustain Maya civilization.

The Mysterious Shaft Tombs of Western Mexico

Posted July 4, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Unique and impressive elite burials across western Mexico are still somewhat mysterious.

The Story of Chicle

Posted June 27, 2021 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Hodge Podge

Chewing gum based on chicle has a long history in Mexico.

Cobá, Empire in the Jungle

Posted June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A magnificent city in the jungle still has many stories to tell.

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part Two

Posted June 13, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

Many little-known images of the Virgin Mary are worshiped throughout Mexico. Here are 3

Tamaulipas Legends

Posted June 6, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

4 legends from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part One

Posted May 30, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

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

Huamalgüeños, The Fog People of Cedros Island

Posted May 23, 2021May 31, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

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

Island of the Dolls

Posted May 16, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

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

Mountain Yaqui, Indigenous Resistance into the 20th Century

Posted May 9, 2021 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History

For nearly 400 years, the Mountain Yaqui resisted outside domination

Vortexes and Spirals in the Skies Over Mexico

Posted May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

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

Tres Zapotes, The Eternal City

Posted April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

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

Legends of Baja California Sur

Posted April 18, 2021 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

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

Casta: Race in Colonial Mexico

Posted April 11, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Racial classifications in colonial Mexico were confusing and borderline comical.

La Pintada, Mystery in the Desert

Posted April 4, 2021April 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

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

The Lucky Baby Jesus of Tlalpan

Posted March 28, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

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

Legends of the Chichimeca

Posted March 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

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

San Patricios – The Saint Patrick’s Battalion

Posted March 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

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

The Mysterious Monoliths of Santo Tomás Jalieza

Posted March 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

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

The Gigantic Baby Jesus of Zóquite

Posted February 28, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

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

Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part Two

Posted February 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

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