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Mexico City

24 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mexico City, Mexico

Unusual Attractions in Mexico City

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Mexico’s Great Monarch Butterfly Migration

Feb 24—Feb 28, 2019

An expert-led expedition unlike any other—gain a rare glimpse into the mysterious lives of these beautiful creatures.

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Unique Food & Drink in Mexico City

Explore Mexico City, Mexico

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Stories About Mexico City

Posada's <em>Gran Calavera Eléctrica</em> anticipates electric trolleys being introduced to Mexico City. In it, a standing skeleton hypnotizes a seated one.

The Endlessly Adaptable Skeletons of José Guadalupe Posada

Calaveras created by the Mexican artist have been repurposed for generations, with wildly varying intent.
by Cara Giaimo
May 08, 2018
The remains in a burial under Mexico City appear to have been arranged in a spiral.

Found: A Spiral Mass Grave in Mexico City

Evidence of an elaborate ritual 2,400 years ago.
by Vittoria Traverso
February 02, 2018