Mysteries of Colombia: Stories That the Night Tells

 

Mysteries of Colombia: Stories That the Night Tells

Come, sit down, grab your popcorn, and get ready... 🍿 Colombia is a land of magic and mysteries, where some stories are etched in the collective memory. Beyond the beauty of its landscapes, there are places where time seems to have stopped, holding secrets that send shivers down your spine. Today, we will explore three haunted sites that defy all explanation. Are you brave enough to discover them?

 

1. Armero: The City That Was Swallowed by Hell

On November 13, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz volcano awoke from its slumber and erased Armero from the map in a matter of hours. What remains today is a ghostly landscape where, they say, the cries of more than 25,000 victims can still be heard.

 

Visitors and locals report:

Shadows walking among the ruins

The cries of children lost in the Night

The figure of Omaira Sánchez, the girl trapped in the mud who moved the world, appearing next to what was once her home

A thick silence blankets this plain where nature demonstrated its fury. Those who venture out at night swear they feel eyes watching them from the darkness.

 

2. The House of La Llorona in Bogotá

In the heart of La Candelaria, a colonial house hides one of the most famous ghosts in Colombia. The legend tells of a woman who, after losing her children, wanders its halls emitting heart-wrenching sobs.

Documented phenomena:

Recordings with voices asking for help

Doors that open by themselves at 3 AM                   

Invisible hands that touch visitors

Tourists and paranormal researchers agree: there is something in this house that does not want to rest in peace.

 

3. The Devil's Bridge in La Guajira

In the midst of the scorching desert, this seemingly ordinary bridge is the scene of dark pacts. Oral tradition speaks of apparitions:

A tall figure with red eyes watching over the crossing

Travelers who disappear at noon

Demonic laughter when the wind blows strong

The Wayuu people recommend bringing offerings if one intends to cross after sunset. Many prefer to take a long detour rather than tempt bad luck.

 

Conclusion:

These three places are proof that in Colombia, the boundary between the real and the supernatural is thinner than we think. Armero reminds us of human fragility in the face of nature, while La Llorona and the Devil's Bridge speak of tormented souls that refuse to leave. Myths? Legends? The next time you visit these sites, pay attention... you may discover that the stories are more true than you imagined.

 

Would you like to learn more about mysterious corners of Colombia ? Leave it in the comments... if you dare. 👻

 

Emanuel Cardona, Joaquin Hernandez y Juan Felipe Guzmán Ibarra.