What is scarier than a graveyard? Probably one with ghosts! Here are stories from a haunted cemetery in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Once called Panteon Santa Paula, el Panteon Belen was one of the first cemeteries in Guadalajara, Jalisco.…
Las Poquianchis are one of the most prolific killers in Mexico and the deadliest group of sisters. Early Life The Gonzalez Valenzuela sisters were born in El Salto Jalisco, and would later be known as Las Poquianchis. The four sisters, f…
Over the years, the Mexican paranormal radio show has received terrifying calls. One of the most terrifying, was a call from a man named Josue. La Mano Peluda Radio Show La Mano Peluda is a very popular radio show in Mexico, it has been running …
Your house is supposed to a place of comfort and peace, but that is not possible when it is haunted. Here is a list of three terrifying haunted houses in Latin America. No one lives in these, but they can be visited today. El Castillo del G…
Scary stories involving witches are endless in Mexico. There's even a common saying "las brujas vienen de Zacatecas", which translates to "witches come from Zacatecas". Unlike the scary stories tell, not all brujeria is evil and it is fasci…
Many hear the name Mothman and think West Virginia, but there are many Mothman sightings outside of the United States, including various countries in Latin America. There's a place called La Cueva de los Murciélagos or La Cueva de Agapito.…
As if there wasn't enough to fear as a child, imagine being told you can't leave your bed at night or "La Mano Peluda te va a agarrar", the hairy hand will get you. Many Latine children grew up hearing this, but do you know the full legend? The l…
The profoundness of the sea is scary enough, but why not add some scary sea stories for some extra spookiness. Here are some stories from Chile, Argentina and Mexico, all about the sea and bodies of water. You can also listen our episode with these …
Sometimes it feels like UFO cases from Latin America are the least heard about, but they are definitely out there. If you haven't listened to our episode "UFO Sightings In Latin America", you can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. &…
Two of the most haunted houses in Latin America. La Casa Mijangos in Mexico and La Casa del km 5 in the Dominican Republic. Tragedy and death occurred in both of these houses and they are both said to be haunted. La Casa Del Kilometro 5 …
Have you heard some of the most famous legends from Venezuela? El Silbon and La Sayona are well known in the country, take a listen to our episode on these legends or read about the legends here. El Silbon The name El Silbon translates i…
Churches are supposed to be a safe and holy place, but there are tales of some terrifying churches. Listen to some spooky tales from churches in Guatemala, and Mexico here, or read about them below. La Recoleccion In the neighborhood of …
Vampires! Here are some vampire legends from Mexico and Peru, since it’s a lot easier to find vampire stories focused on Europe. Read them below or listen to our episode on vampires in Latin America. Vampire Legends in Mexico El Arbol Del…
Mal de Ojo (Evil eye) can be found pretty much around the world. It can be found in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The belief in the Evil eye can be dated back to Ancient Ugarit (modern day Syria). The Egyptians had the Eye of Horus. Horus bei…
Elementary school seems to be the first place stories of ghosts, monsters and urban legends really spread. So many schools are said to be built on top of former cemeteries and that fuels haunted school legends. Escuela Primaria Urbana…
Would you stay in a haunted hotel? Hotel Meson de Jobito in Zacatecas is beautiful, but said to be very haunted. Eden Hotel, La Falda, Cordoba, Argentina The Eden Hotel was built by German Army Officer Roberto Bahlcke, in 1897. The hotel…
The seas in Latin America are full of legends and myths. Have you heard of El Encantado, mermaids in Mexico and El Caleuche from Chile? El Encantado El Encantado is a dolphin from the Amazon. It is a long beaked river dolphin that is said to h…
Ghosts stories are already creepy enough, but make them about kids and they are even more terrifying. The Ghost Boy of Estadio Azteca Estadio Azteca in Cuidad Mexico is the home of Club America and the home of a little ghost boy, at least,…
South of Mexico City, there is a small island, full of horrifying dolls. La Isla De Las Muñecas (Doll Island) Isla de las munecas is south of Mexico city. In the canals of Xochimilco, there is a small island that is home to the doll…
Young Estefania snuck a Ouija board in to school, to use with her friends one day, little did she know it would forever change her life. A Little bit of Ouija Board History The Ouija board or spirit boards have been around for centur…
Time slips are where one or a group of people experience time travel. Time slips or time glitches are a commonly reported phenomena. Many believe time slips support the holographic universe theory. Synchronicity is another phenomena that for many…
There are many legends surrounding the devil, Satanas, el Chamucho (whatever you want to call him). It's very common for kids to be told by parents “si no te duermes, el chamuco vendra y te jalara los pies (if you don’t sleep, the dev…
Tales of ghosts and treasures are far too common, almost as if they go hand in hand. Sometimes it involves a buried treasure in a home, a ranch, a cave or a treasure being protected by a spirit. El Pirata Sin Cabeza (the Headless Pirate) …
La Casa de Lamentos (House of Laments) and La Casa de Brujas (the house of witches) are two haunted houses in Mexico. La Casa De Lamentos (The House of Laments) La Casa de Lamentos (House of Laments) is a historical building in Guanajuato, Mexic…