South America is a perfect destination for everybody who needs a change of scenery. Latino culture and the intriguing, rich history of the countries you can visit on this continent fascinate so many. However, this history includes plenty of mysterious occasions that left a legacy of numerous haunted sites.
Indeed, a lot of the countries in South America are famous for ghostly stories. Some tourists visit particularly to see the spots that are reportedly haunted and maybe a bit scary, but that seems thrilling to them. If you would like to explore the countries on this continent and discover their mystical parts, here are 5 places you can visit.
1. Agua Caliente Resort & Casino, MĂ©xico
Agua Caliente Resort and Casino used to be one of the most luxurious and legendary gambling spots in Mexico. Even though gambling culture has changed over time and has shifted to modern sports betting platforms and websites, this place remains on the list of top casinos in South Americaâs history. However, the story behind it is pretty dark. It is often called the legend of âLa Faraona.”
When this resort was at its golden age, a woman called La Farona would often visit this place. She was a popular flamenco dancer, and she met her future husband, named Mr. Patrick, at this casino. However, when La Farona discovered that he was only keeping her around because he believed she brought him luck in gambling, she poisoned Mr. Patrickâs wine as well as hers, and they both tragically passed away. It seems like their spirits never left the resort grounds, as they are often spotted there.
2. Joelma Building, Brazil
The Joelma Building in Brazil received its haunted reputation after the tragedy of February 1st, 1974. A fire occurred on the 12th floor, and because of the building’s unprepared conditions, soon everything became caught up in flames.
In total, 179 people died on that day. Some of them were burned so badly that they were never identified. 13 of them were buried in SĂŁo Pedro cemetery. Locals say the poor ghosts of the victims haunt this place, and if you get closer, you will even hear their screams and moans of agony.
3. La Casa Matusita, PerĂș
The horrific history of La Casa Matusita in Peru dates back to the colonial period of this country. Its first-ever resident was Parvaneh Dervaspa, who lived alone and had no connections to the Spanish colony. This made her an easy target for the Spanish Inquisition. She was accused of practicing witchcraft and was burned at the stake as a punishment. Before she died, she cursed La Casa Matusita so that no one could live happily there.
In fact, tragic events have happened to whoever has moved to this house. One of them was a wealthy businessman who decided to have a dinner party, but things took a turn in a way that all the guests, including himself, murdered each other. A century later, when a Japanese family moved here, the husband killed his wife in this house because he caught her cheating. Besides the curse, it is also reported that Parvaneh Dervaspa herself sometimes appears in the windows of the house.
4. Las Ruinas de la Parroquia, Costa Rica
In the town of Cartago in Costa Rica, you can find the ruins of the once-beautiful church. Now the territory has been turned into a public garden, but this place covers the stories of multiple church construction failures.
From 1573 to 1910, there were a few attempts to build a church on these grounds. Every time it failed due to earthquakes or other natural catastrophes. The society started to believe that this place was cursed by dark forces. The garden itself overall feels eerie. People who pass by this garden claim they saw the ghosts of two strange men wandering around, but they disappeared once approached.
5. Castillo San CristĂłbal, Puerto Rico
This fortress was built in 1793 to keep invaders away from the city. The story that surrounds this place is about a tragic love.
A woman named Maria Dolores fell in love with a man named Bentancourt, who was a thief. Her father was an executioner who arrested her lover and sentenced him to death. When she found out, she hung herself out of sorrow. According to visitors, their ghosts can be noticed on the fortress grounds, trying to find each other again.
Bottom Line
South America is certainly full of the most mystical and captivating spots. As you know now, the history of Latino countries consists of many ghostly tales, and they keep haunting so many sites. While it doesnât exactly seem safe for many tourists, visiting these places creates one of the most exciting adventures. If you decide to make your latio vacation more mysterious, now you know what you should visit.
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