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.

Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part One

Posted February 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

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

Xochiquetzal, Aztec Goddess of Love (and More)

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

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

UFO Encounter at Ajusco – The Case of Carlos Díaz

Posted January 31, 2021 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

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

Was Thomas Edison Really a Mexican?

Posted January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

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

Aztlán Found? Mexcaltitlán

Posted January 17, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

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

Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl

Posted January 10, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

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

Matlazihua: Demon Woman of Oaxaca

Posted January 3, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures

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

Pánuco, Forgotten Spanish Colony in Mexico

Posted December 28, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History

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