Zona del Silencio, also known as Mapimí Silent Zone, lies in northern Mexico. Legend says that in this area, electromagnetic transmissions cannot be received, radio doesn’t work, compasses do not point to magnetic north, and the flora and fauna have abnormal mutations. The myth started in July, 1970 when the US military fired an Athena test missile. The missile lost control and fell into the Mapimí Desert region. The secretive nature of the operation spurred rumours among the residents. Over the years, the stories of alien encounters, falling ‘Hot Pebbles’ and paranormal activities have been drawing tourists and curiosity-seekers from all over the world.
Zona del Silencio
