Street stalls along Miramar Beach sell alien souvenirs as locals try to make a buck off the legend of Amupac. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
Members of AICOT and curious onlookers celebrate El Día Ovni Tamaulipas by hosting an informational event about the legend of aliens in the region. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
A sign at Miramar Beach points to various locations around the world, including the OVNI Base 13 kms into the sea. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
Juan Carlos López, AICOT’s founder and president, claims to have visited Amupac on an astral voyage. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
Legend has it that a secret underwater alien base called Amupac protects Southern Tamaulipas from Hurricanes. (Map: Cath Virginia for VICE World News.)
A foodtruck in Tampico called Marcianito's Burger is one of many businesses inspired by the legend of Amupac. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
Tourists enjoy a meal at an alien-themed restaurant at Miramar Beach. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
A member of the WTA Crew protects his identity with an alien mask while posing in front of a mural near Miramar Beach. (Photo: Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
El Marcianito and his nephew pose with a teenager girl celebrating her quinceañera at Miramar Beach. (Nathaniel Janowitz for VICE World News.)
