Mexico Unexplained

The Priestesses of Tamtoc

Posted June 29, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Ancient Mysteries

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

The Werewolves of Coita, Chiapas

Posted June 22, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures

Werewolves appeared in a town in Chiapas in Aprill 2020.

Juan O’Donojú, The Last Viceroy

Posted June 15, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

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

Jaguar Gods of the Maya

Posted June 7, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

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

Legends from Sonora

Posted June 1, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

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

The Mysterious Tunnels of Teotihuacán

Posted May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Tunnels and chambers exist beneath one of Mexico’s most mysterious ancient cities.

The Santo Niño and the Miracles at Plateros

Posted May 17, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

The shrine at Plateros draws millions of pilgrims a year who venerate an old statue of the Baby Jesus.

Chinampas, Floating Gardens of Ancient Mexico

Posted May 11, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

A unique form of agriculture has existed in Mexico for over 1,000 years and is in danger of disappearing.

Mexican Crop Circles

Posted May 4, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

Called agrogramas in Spanish, crop circles are a recent phenomenon in Mexico.

Islas Marías, The Mexican Alcatraz

Posted April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

The story of the last island penal colony in the Americas, Las Islas Marias.

Aztec Monsters

Posted April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures

Many terrifying creatures lurked among the myths of the ancient Aztecs.

Indigenous Legends from Nayarit

Posted April 13, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Nayarit has many legends that have their origins in their indigenous communities. Here are 3.

Sor Juana, A Magnificent Life

Posted April 5, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Little known outside Mexico, this 17th Century intellectual was a driving cultural force of her time.

Uxmal: Lost City of the Dwarf

Posted March 30, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Some of the most elaborate art and architecture exist in this ancient Maya city.

Forgotten UFO Stories of the 1970s

Posted March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

The 1970s had many interesting UFO cases, many of which are unknown or poorly researched.

Carmelita Torres and the 1917 Bath Riots

Posted March 16, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Fear of a pandemic led to drastic measures at the border. A Mexican maid said, “No.”

Pulque, Drink of the Gods

Posted March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

A uniquely Mexican drink, pulque is surrounded by interesting myths and legends.

Cañada de la Virgen, The Mecca of Ancient Mexico

Posted March 1, 2020March 2, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Unknown to most, this site was a destination of pilgrims from all over ancient Mexico for centuries.

The Unpriestly Life of Father Servando Teresa de Mier

Posted February 16, 2020February 17, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

A rebel priest who escaped prison 7 times, he played an important role in creating the nation of Mexico.

The Totonacs: A Forgotten Civilization

Posted February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

An important ancient culture in Mexico seems lost to history. Who were the Totonacs?

The Black Christ of Otatitlán

Posted February 2, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

A carving of a black Christ brings hundreds of thousands of believers yearly to a small town in Veracruz.

Did the Ancient Maya Colonize Florida?

Posted January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Evidence suggests that the ancient Maya had outposts in Florida.

Four Legends from Veracruz

Posted January 20, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Veracruz has an intriguing history and his home to many legends. Here are 4.

Alien Abduction in Acapulco, 1954

Posted January 13, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

On a lonely mountain road a man met up with a group of blond aliens and boarded their flying saucer.

Yucatán, USA; A State That Almost Was

Posted January 6, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

In the mid-19th Century, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula almost became a possession of the United States.

Toniná and the Tallest Pyramid in Mexico

Posted December 29, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

This mysterious pyramid is the tallest in Mexico may be dedicated to time itself.

Seven Brief Legends from Puebla

Posted December 23, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Puebla is rich in legends. Here are 7.

UFO Incident at the Santa Lucia Air Force Base

Posted December 15, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

In 1971 a teenage girl had a strange encounter with a UFO outside a Mexican Air Force base

Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec God of Death

Posted December 9, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The Lord of the Underworld was one of the most powerful gods in all of ancient Mexico.

The Beautiful Imagination of Yolanda Vargas Dulché

Posted December 2, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

No one person has contributed more to Mexican art and culture than Yolanda Vargas Dulché.