The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chihuahua

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chihuahua, Mexico

Updated March 10, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Chihuahua

The waxy realistic face catches attentions of passersby.

Chihuahua, Mexico

La Pascualita

This 80-year old mannequin is so lifelike it is believed to be an embalmed corpse.

Exterior of the Historical Museum of the Mexican Revolution

Chihuahua, Mexico

Historical Museum of the Mexican Revolution

The former home of the famed revolutionary Pancho Villa is now a museum in his honor.

Flowers at the plaque in 2021.

Chihuahua, Mexico

Marisela Escobedo Memorial Plaque

This simple plaque remembers the fearless human rights defender's tragic death.

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