Mexico Unexplained

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evidence suggests that the ancient Maya had outposts in Florida.