Podcast Episodes

The Legend of the Cuetlaxochitl

Episode 5

The legend of the Cuetlaxochitl, now more commonly called the Poinsettia or the Christmas flower, has a long history in Mexico. Before the Spanish, it had different medicinal uses and one 16th centur…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Ah Huay Huay: The Huay Chivo

Episode 4

The Huay Chivo is a humanoid creature, usually depicted as a half-man/half-goat. The legend is heard in the Yucatec-Maya region and truly feared. In Yucatan, it is common to hear: “Beware of walking …

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

El Cadejo

Episode 3

El Cadejo is part of Central American folklore. It is a dog-like creature, and there is a white Cadejo and black Cadejo, one protects you and the other kills you. Where did El Cadejo come from? It co…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

El Cipitio

Episode 2

El Cipitio is the son of La Siguanaba. He was cursed for eternity, his feet were turned backward his belly extended and he would forever remain a child. This legend can be heard in El Salvador and th…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

La Siguanaba

Episode 1

La Siguanaba was once a beautiful woman, named Sihuehuet, but she was cursed for eternity to become the dreadful, Siguanaba. This legend can be heard in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and p…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Espooky Tales Trailer

Espooky Tales is a podcast, where two friends, Cristina & MJ, bring you spooky stories, legends and myths and the occasional true crime story, with a focus on Latin America. Hear scary stories from d…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago