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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.
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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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It’s a snake! No—it’s gypsum.

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Gypsum is common, but this specimen is remarkable.
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