Mexico Unexplained

Satan’s Playground: Tijuana During Prohibition

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 18th Amendment caused a sleepy border town to experience a golden age, if only briefly

Matanchén: Mother Culture of Western Mexico

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Matanchén Culture played a foundational role in the development of later west-Mexican civilizations.

Huiracocha and the Hidden Esoteric Networks in Mexico

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

German-Mexican Dr. Arnoldo Krumm-Heller aka "Huiracocha" changed the esoteric landscape of post-Revolution Mexico

Fringe Mysteries of the Toltec Capital of Tula

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 25 years many alternative theories have emerged surrounding the ancient Toltec capital of Tula

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Strange but True Stories

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 11-time president of Mexico had many legends associated with him. Here are 4 strange but true stories.

Rio Bec: A Maya Masterpiece in the Jungle

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly inaccessible and shrouded in jungle, the Maya city of Rio Bec has many secrets.

The Cora: Forgotten Indigenous Group of Western Mexico

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cora people, an indigenous group of the Sierra Madre Occidental in western Mexico, have preserved a rich syncretic culture demonstrating remarkabl...

Did Teotihuacan Have a Writing System?

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Long debated by scholars, new evidence suggests Teotihuacan may have had a writing system.

Ghosts and Demons: Four Legends from Nuevo Laredo

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The border town of Nuevo Laredo is home to many scary stories. Here are 4.

Guadalupe Apparitions: Modern and Mysterious Cases

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In modern-day Mexico, the Virgin of Guadalupe is said to be appearing in the most interesting places.

The Texan Santa Fe Expedition of 1841

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An ill-fated Texan expedition into Mexican territory had international ramifications.

Mexican Flying Saucers: The Forgotten Encounters

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An overview of little-known encounters with flying saucer UFOs in Mexico.

Cacaxtla: Mexico’s Hidden Archaeological Gem

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The little-known site of Cacaxtla has some of the most amazing murals in Mesoamerica.

Fake Toltec Spirituality and the New Age Movement

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Modern-day "Toltec shamans" promise enlightenment, for a price.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo… Explained

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A basic understanding of the treaty that formally ended the Mexican War in 1848

Discovering Tingambato

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This mysterious lost city set among central Michoacán's avocado groves is little-understood by researchers.

Itztli: The Story of Obsidian

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Obsidian has played practical and symbolic roles for thousands of years in ancient Mexico.

The Ghosts of Ciudad Juárez

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The border town of Juárez is full of ghost stories. Here are 6.

Leon Trabuco’s Lost Gold

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1930s a Mexican businessman hid 16 tons of gold in the desert. Where is it?

The 1976 Disappearance and Reappearance of Rafael Pacheco Pérez

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A student pilot encountered high strangeness on a routine solo flight outside Mexico City

Cuauhtémoc: The Last Aztec Emperor

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thrust into power in his mid-20s, the last emperor of the Aztecs tried to resist the Spanish and hold onto his crumbling empire.

The Yaqui War of 1925-1926: Resistance in Sonora’s Sierra

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unknown to many Mexicans, Mexico waged a brutal war on the Yaqui people starting in 1925.

Lost City of Giants, Sonora

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1930s an American adventurer allegedly stumbled on an ancient city in a cave supposedly once inhabited by a blond race of giants.

Martín Ocelotl: Life and Trial of the Jaguar Shaman

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martín Ocelotl, a Nahua priest and shaman, skillfully navigated the cultural upheaval of early colonial Mexico by blending indigenous spiritual pract...

UFO Fireballs Over Mexico

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many years unexplained fireballs have appeared in the skies over Mexico. What are they?

Africans & Aztecs vs. the Conquistadors: The Forgotten Uprising of 1537

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just decades after the conquest of the Aztecs, the Spanish in colonial Mexico had a terrible situation on their hands.

La Proveedora: The Ancient Art Gallery of Sonora

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

6,000 petroglyphs exist in the largest rock art gallery in Latin America at La Proveedora. Who made these drawings? Why?

The Tecolutla Sea Monster

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was that hideous creature that washed upon a beach in Veracruz in 1969?

The Blood Cult of Magdalena Solís

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An ex-prostitute had an incredible grip over a small town in northern Mexico, convincing the townsfolk to commit unspeakable acts.

Alchichica: Mexican Crater of Mystery

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nestled in the high desert plains of the Mexican state of Puebla, on the border with Veracruz, lies Laguna de Alchichica, a shimmering, turquoise jewe...

Mexico’s Lost Archipelago? The Curious Case of the Channel Islands

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The California Channel Islands, an eight-island chain off the coast of Southern California, are a treasure of natural beauty and ecological significan...

Triangle-Shaped UFOs Over Mexico

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A brief overview of the Mexican sightings of triangular UFOs

Colimotl: The Legendary Indigenous Hero of Colima

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This legendary indigenous leader continues to inspire people in the Mexican state of Colima 5 centuries later.

The Enigma of Luis Miguel: A Dark Price for Fame?

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mexican singer Luis Miguel rose to fame as a child star and has maintained superstar status for over 40 years. Are there secret forces behind his succ...

The Blessed Anacleto: A Mexican Gandhi

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beatified by the Catholic Church, Anacleto Gonzalez took a non-violent approach in the face of government oppression during the Cristero War.

Zoque People: A Forgotten Indigenous Group

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard of the Aztec, Maya, Toltec and Yaqui, but what about the Zoque?

La Raza Cosmica’s Possible Occult Origins

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Mexican philosophy behind the concept of "La Raza" have occult origins?

Aké, Lost City in the Reeds

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This little-known site played an important role in the Maya world and is still shrouded in mystery.

Lost Treasure of Emperor Montezuma

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The riches of Aztec Emperor Montezuma have fueled many legends of lost treasure. Here are 4.

Tlaxcalan Warriors in the Philippines

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Spanish used indigenous warriors from central Mexico to help them conquer the Philippines in the mid-1500s.

Pancho Villa’s Women

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The famous Mexican revolutionary was said to have had up to 75 wives and mistresses. Who were Pancho Villa's women?

The Hidden Archaeology of Baja

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Often neglected, the archaeology of Mexico's Baja Peninsula remains mysterious and problematic.

The Freemasonic Role in Mexican Independence

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What role did Freemasonry have in the birth of the new nation of Mexico?

The Tijuana Flying Saucer Crash of 1989

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In February of 1989 a strange object fell from the sky and crashed into a hillside in the outskirts of Tijuana.

María Uchu Túpac: Inca Princess in Colonial Mexico

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Inca princess found herself in colonial Mexico fighting for her rights, for recognition of her family's status, and for a place in a post-Conquest ...

Did Ancient Mexico Have Contact with Cahokia?

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did the Mississippian Culture's capital city of Cahokia have contact with civilizations thousands of miles to the south?

Mexico’s First Imperial Family: Where are They Now?

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On a warm July day in 1822, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City echoed with the sounds of celebration. Agustín de Iturbide, a man of Basque des...

Ek Balam, City of The Jaguar Star

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Located in the Yucatán Peninsula. Ek Balam, meaning ‘Black Jaguar’ or ‘Jaguar Star’ in Yucatec Maya, was a significant northern Maya kingdom,...

Yaqui Legends Into the 21st Century

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Yaqui or Yoeme people have lived in the river valleys of south-central Sonora in northwestern Mexico since time immemorial. The name “Yaqui” c...

Ancient Mexican Trade with the American Southwest

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although separated by well over 1,000 miles, the ancient civilizations of Mexico did have contact with their distant northern neighbors.

Cigar-Shaped UFOs: The Mexican Sightings

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many mysterious cigar-shaped objects have been spotted over Mexico. What are they?

Itzcoatl, First Emperor of the Aztecs

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first emperor of the Aztecs altered the past and set the course for the future of an empire

Misnebalam: Mysterious Ghost Town of the Yucatan

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This abandoned modern town is full of legends, paranormal activity and many mysteries.

Mysterious Egg-Shaped Objects Over Mexico

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are these strange ovoid objects in the skies over Mexico?

Legends of the Mixtec People

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mixtec of Oaxaca have a long and vibrant history. Their culture is full of legends. Here are 4.

Oxkintok: Little-Known Lost City of the Maya

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The little-known lost city of Oxkintok has many secrets yet to reveal.

The Ultimate Cinco De Mayo Post

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not Mexican Independence Day. It's not the day that Mexico kicked out the French. So, what exactly is the holiday called Cinco de Mayo?

Diamond-Shaped UFOs Over Mexico

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many years diamond-shaped objects have been seen in Mexican skies. What are they?

Ghosts of Mexicali

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although new by Mexican standards Mexicali is home to various ghost stories and tales of terror. Here are 4.

The Mysterious Death of Mexican Singer Chalino Sánchez

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rising Mexican superstar Chalino Sánchez suffered an untimely death. The case remains unsolved. What really happened?

Eclipses in Ancient Mexico

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Zapotecs, Maya and Aztecs could track and predict eclipses, and had interesting legends about them.

Jacinto Canek: Last King of the Maya

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the Yucatán in 1761 a Maya leader spearheaded a brief but intense uprising against the Spanish.

Alien Encounter: The Extraordinary Abduction of Enrique Mercado

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In October of 1972 an unassuming Mexican laborer was taken aboard a flying saucer.

María Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez: Champion of Mexican Independence

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The wife of a colonial magistrate became a key player in Mexico's War of Independence from Spain.

Legends of the Seri People

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Seri people of the Mexican state of Sonora have a rich culture full of legends. Here are 3.

Some Lesser-Known Gods of the Aztecs

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of the gods Huhueteotl, Centeotl and Nanahuatzin?

The Mysterious (Faked?) Death of Mexican Superstar Pedro Infante

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The death of one of the greatest Mexican entertainers who ever lived is shrouded in mystery

Barrios Beyond Time: Comparing Teotihuacan’s Enigmatic Neighborhoods

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What was life like in the neighborhoods of ancient Mexico's largest city?

Witchcraft and Pacts with the Devil in Late Colonial Mexico

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of documents tell different stories of the Spanish Inquisition in colonial Mexico.

Exploring the Mysteries of La Venta

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Important but neglected, the city of La Venta dominated the Olmec world for 500 years.

Catarina de San Juan and the Trans-Pacific Slave Trade

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An enslaved woman from India found herself living 10,000 miles away from home in 1600s colonial Mexico.

Porfirio Díaz: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over 100 years after his death historians are still wondering what to make of the reign of Porfirio Díaz.

More Legends from the State of Chihuahua

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mexican state of Chihuahua is home to many legends. Here are 4 (more).

The Trial of the Chichimec Witch, 19 July 1599

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An obscure witch trial on the frontier of New Spain was more political than religious.

The Newest Maya Ruin and America’s “Sleeping Prophet”

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mexico's newest archaeological zone has a strange connection to an early 20th Century American clairvoyant

Did Jesus Really Appear on a Tortilla in Mexico?

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The story of how a seemingly random occurrence became a pop culture phenomenon.

More Legends from the Yaqui People

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Yaqui people of northwestern Mexico have many legends. Here are three (more).

The Lerdo Monster, a New Chupacabra?

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A strange monster is said to be killing livestock in northern Durango. What is it?

Edzná, Land of the Seven Provinces

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This ruined city in the jungles of Campeche has a long and interesting history.

Legends from the State of Tabasco

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Mexican state of Tabasco is home to many legends. Here are 4.

Julia Pastrana, Mexico’s “Ape Woman”

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The star of freak shows, circuses and chambers of horror, Julia Pastrana was the most famous Mexican woman in the world in the 1850s.

The Stories of Two Unknown Mexican Saints

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of these 2 saints from Mexico?

Have You Ever Heard of the Islas Coronado?

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This northernmost group of Mexican islands has a unique history and many strange tales to tell.

Benito Juárez: The Indigenous Statesman Who Shaped Modern Mexico

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A brief profile of one of the greatest leaders of Mexico.

Legends of the Huichol People

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Huichol people of the mountains of Mexico have many legends. Here are three.

Did a Mexican Invent Color TV?

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many Mexicans have never heard of genius inventor Guillermo González Camarena

El Teúl, Eternal City of Mystery

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This little-known site in southern Zacatecas was an important place in ancient Mexico for almost 2,000 years.

Does a Group of Remote Islands in the Western Pacific Belong to Mexico?

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

4 small Pacific islands north of New Guinea may belong to Mexico

The Mexican Alien Mummies, All You Need to Know

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Facts and speculation about the biggest UFO-related event to happen in Mexico in 2023.

Archangel Michael and the Well of Miracles

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Archangel Michael appeared to a poor boy in Mexico in 1631 and brought with him miracles.

Three More Legends from Jalisco

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are three more intriguing legends from the state of Jalisco

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part 5

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our series continues with 3 more important but little-known shrines to Our Lady

Mysteries of the Aztec Crystal Skulls Revealed!

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The story of the mysterious crystal skulls of the Aztecs

Mexico’s First Satanic Temple

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Construction continues on Mexico's first temple openly dedicated to Satan

UFO Encounters at La Rumorosa

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1997 three young men had a series of UFO encounters in the northern Mexican wilderness.

Tlahuicole, the Hercules of Ancient Mexico

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout ancient Mexico, everyone knew the name of this famous warrior from Tlaxcala.

Ghosts and Monsters of San Miguel de Allende

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The old city of San Miguel de Allende is full of many scary legends. Here are 7.

Don Pedrito Jaramillo; Healer, Clairvoyant, Folk Saint

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part curandero, part psychic, Don Pedrito was credited with healing tens of thousands of people.

Doña Isabel Moctezuma, the Last Empress of the Aztecs

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last empress of the Aztecs had a short but intense life. Her legacy lives on.

La Quemada, Mystery at the Edge of Mesoamerica

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No one knows who built this interesting ancient city or for what reason.