mexican travel horror stories

Once I was in Mexico and got lost in a small town. The locals seemed friendly at first, but when night fell, I felt really uneasy. I asked for directions, but the people just stared at me without saying a word. It was really creepy. I ended up wandering around for hours until I finally found my way back to the main road.

One major horror story is related to accommodation. There have been cases where people booked a place online that looked great in the pictures but when they arrived, it was a dump. Dirty rooms, no hot water, and sometimes even bedbugs. And in some remote areas, there can be issues with wildlife. I've heard of travelers waking up to find snakes or large spiders in their rooms. It's really terrifying for those who are not used to such encounters.

One common horror story is getting scammed. For example, some tourists are charged exorbitant prices for simple things like a bottle of water in tourist areas. Another is about transportation problems. Taxis might take you on a long detour just to charge you more. Also, food poisoning can be a big issue. You might eat at a local place thinking it's safe, but end up with a bad stomach for days.

Another aspect is the violence within the jails. Gangs often have a strong presence, and new inmates may be targeted. For example, they could be forced to join a gang or face brutal beatings. There have been cases where inmates have been killed over disputes related to drugs or territory inside the jail.

Well, 'El Silbón' is a well - known Mexican horror story. It tells of a young man who was cursed for disrespecting his father. He now wanders the earth, whistling, and bringing misfortune. Also, the story of 'El Cucuy' is very common. It's a monster that scares naughty children.

Well, there are stories like the Mexican bride who was only interested in getting a green card through marriage. She faked her love for the groom and once she got her legal status, she disappeared. Another horror story could be a bride who brought along a lot of superstitions and strange rituals into the marriage. For example, she believed in some black magic - related things and it scared the groom and his family a great deal. There are also cases where the bride was extremely jealous and possessive from the start, making the groom's life miserable.

Well, there are stories where some Mexican dentists overcharge tourists. They might give an initial quote for a simple filling, but then during the procedure, they claim there are more problems and end up charging a huge amount that the patient wasn't expecting. Also, there are cases where dentists have misdiagnosed patients, for example, saying a tooth needs extraction when it could have been saved with a simple treatment.

It's a mix. While there are real - life events like hikers getting lost in the vast ruins or archaeologists having accidents during excavations, the more supernatural aspects are often added later. People love to add a touch of the macabre to their stories. So, when someone says they saw a ghostly figure in a Mexican ruin, it could be a trick of the light combined with their overactive imagination, but there may also be a kernel of truth in the feeling of dread they experienced.

Many horror stories revolve around the forced recruitment by the cartels. Young people, especially in poverty - stricken areas, are forced to join the cartels. If they refuse, they and their families are threatened. Once in the cartel, they are made to do all sorts of illegal and dangerous things.

One main theme is the supernatural. Many stories involve ghosts, like in 'La Llorona'. Another theme is vengeance. For example, the vengeful spirit in 'La Llorona' is seeking some form of retribution for her actions.