South America
A collection of the haunted ghost stories, urban legends, folktales and the paranormal of South America.
A collection of the haunted ghost stories, urban legends, folktales and the paranormal of South America.
The Curious Legend of Dracula’s Bride: The Tale of Sarah Ellen Roberts
In the shadowy annals of vampire lore, where myths and reality intertwine, one woman’s haunting tale stands out— Sarah Ellen Roberts, an unassuming woman from Blackburn, England, who would become immortalized as Dracula’s Bride in the unlikeliest of places: Pisco, Peru.
Anchanchu: The Shapeshifting Vampire of Bolivia’s Lonely Roads
In the loneliest corner of the Andean highlands of Bolivia and Peru, an Aymaran legend of the Anchanchu or the Abchanchu is said to lurk. Disguised as an elderly man, weary from his travels, he uses people’s goodness to attack and drink their blood.
The Couple Ghost of Praia do Sonho (Dream Beach)
Coming crashing in with the waves, the Praia do Sonho, or Dream Beach in Itanhaém, Brazil is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two lovers dragged out to sea.
The Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich in Belize and the Stone Maiden Haunting it
Named after the terrifying sighting of the ghost of a woman in the ruins, the Mayan ruins of the lost city of Xunantunich in Belize is said to still be haunted by her presence.
Halloween Stories: Día de los Muertos and Celebrating Death
In splendid colors and festive celebration the Día de los Muertos in Mexico welcomes the dead with a party and a smile. But how did it originate and how does it differ from the Halloween celebration from its neighboring country?
The Ghost Bride at the Devil’s Curve
On a road known as the Devil’s Curve in Colombia, the ghost of a bride has been reported on the road since the 70’s, asking passing cars for a ride.
The Skeleton Ghost La Taconuda
Dressed impeccably in a fancy dress and high heels, this vengeful spirit known as La Taconuda haunts the roads and old haciendas of Nicaragua to get revenge on those who took her beauty.
The Hangman’s Tunnel in Loja
The terrible leprosy disease destroyed many lives throughout the ages. And in the city of Loja, The Hangman’s Tunnel in Loja, Ecuador is the place for one of the city’s tragic ghost stories.
La Descarnada of the Highway
On the highway in El Salvador, be vary of who you stop for along the way. Especially beautiful women that asks for a ride to a nearby place. It might very well be the vengeful spirit of La Descarnada.
The Legend of La Sayona
On the Venezuelan plains, the vengeful ghost of La Sayona hunts down cheating men that don’t get from it alive. She is cursed to make her revenge on them after she murdered her whole family.
The Caleuche – The Chilean Ghost Ship
Outside the shores of Chile, there a tales of a ghost ship that will take you away if it gets you to make you one of their crew. Could you join to sail the sea forever with The Caleuche?
The Haunted Ghost Street Calle Jaen in Bolivia
In the secluded and mountainous streets in La Paz, Bolivia, the ghosts of the past are still roaming the streets. Both dangerous widows and Bolivian freedom fighters.
The Joelma Building and the Ghosts of the 13 Souls
In the 70s, a deadly fire broke out at the Joelma Building in São Paulo, Brasil, killing many people. Later, the building is reported haunted, and the ghosts of the victims are crying for help from beyond the grave.
The Mausoleum of Rufina Cambacérès at Recoleta Cemetery — Buried Alive
Marble mausoleums, famous people and haunted graves with excellent architecture. The city of Buenos Aires got more to offer than tango and good food.
La Llorona the Mexican Weeping Woman Ghost
Along the rivers in Mexico a wailing woman wearing white can be see and heard as she comes up drenched from the waters. She is desperately looking for her children she herself drowned. And according to the legends of La Llorona or the wailing woman, you are next.
