The Mysteries of the Americas, Hosted by Andrew Colón

Mexico has ghost towns, but not just any ghost towns.

One town sank beneath a lake, another was swallowed by fire

But the strangest of them all? It was one company’s way of

Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! My name is

And before we get into these wild ghost town stories, I

Now, let’s get started.

Mexico has ghost towns, but not just any ghost towns.

One town sank beneath a lake, another was swallowed by fire and rock, one was cut off from the world by a bridge that now leads nowhere, and another? Its goes away,,,and keeps coming back.  

But the strangest of them all? It was one company’s way of saying, no más.

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Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! My name is Andrew, and I tell the stories of myths, legends, history, and mysteries everywhere from Northern Mexico to Southern Argentina and all across the Caribbean.

And before we get into these wild ghost town stories, I have to give a huge shoutout and thank you to my wife, Gaby—who not only suggested this topic but put all the information right in front of me. Honestly, everyone needs a little Gaby in their lives.

Now, let’s get started.

Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and here, we explore the stories that define the different cultures from this part of the world. From unexplained phenomena to ancient stories, these tales connect us to our roots. Today, we’ll unravel the legend of La Luz Mala, The Evil Light, and I’d like to thank Adis from Miami, who sent me this story, along others from a collection of stories she had that might just show up on future episodes. If you have a story you’d like to share of a myth, legend, element of history or unsolved mystery, reach out in the comments or contact me at [email protected].

Now Let’s go to Argentina and La Luz Mala, The Evil Light.

Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America! I’m Andrew, and here, we explore the stories that define the different cultures from this part of the world. From unexplained phenomena to ancient stories, these tales connect us to our roots.

Today, we’ll unravel the legend of La Luz Mala, The Evil Light, and I’d like to thank Adis from Miami, who sent me this story, along others from a collection of stories she had that might just show up on future episodes. If you have a story you’d like to share of a myth, legend, element of history or unsolved mystery, reach out in the comments or contact me at [email protected].

Now Let’s go to Argentina and La Luz Mala, The Evil Light.

Why I Call It "The Mysteries of Latin America" (And Why That Might Be a Problem)

Why is it called ‘Latin America’? I mean, we don’t speak Latin, and critics say the name reduces our vibrant countries to a generic, colonialized label. So why do I use

Why I Call It "The Mysteries of Latin America" (And Why That Might Be a Problem)

Why is it called ‘Latin America’? I mean, we don’t speak Latin, and critics say the name reduces our vibrant countries to a generic, colonialized label. So why do I use it for my podcast and YouTube channel? Are the critics right? Let’s unpack this together.

One of Earth’s most devastating secrets is buried under the Yucatán Peninsula: a massive crater, discovered by oil companies in the 1970s. 

But this isn’t just any crater—it’s Chicxulub, what scientists say was ground zero for the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs over 60 million years ago.

If you’re curious about the myths, legends, history, and unsolved mysteries of Latin America, this is your place. Subscribe and share to join the journey as we uncover these that shape the heart of the region—and our

Now… let’s tell the story of a cosmic collision that

66 million years ago, something hit Earth so hard it ended 75% of all life. Dinosaurs? Gone. Oceans? Boiling. The sky? A choking cloud of ash. And the impact site? It’s right here, beneath the Yucatán Peninsula. What caused it? How did it reshape the planet—and our future?

 Welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America!

I’m Andrew, and today I’ll tell the story of the Chicxulub Crater—the place many believe is ground zero for the event that wiped out the dinosaurs and gave mammals, including us, a shot at survival.

This isn’t just a story about destruction; it’s also story about rebirth—and it’s still changing what we know about Earth’s history. 

If you’re curious about the myths, legends, history, and unsolved mysteries of Latin America, this is your place. Subscribe and share to join the journey as we uncover these that shape the heart of the region—and our world.  And if you stay to the end, I’ll have a little surprise for you about Chikxulub!

Now… let’s tell the story of a cosmic collision that rewrote the rules of life on Earth.

In 1974, the quiet town of Matagalpa in north-central Nicaragua became gripped by a tale that blurred the line between folklore and reality. It started on a humid evening as Don Julián Estrada, a seasoned farmer known for his no-nonsense attitude, made his way home from his fields, when he encountered a creature many believed to be a myth…

Friend, welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America, where I explore the myths, legends, history and unsolved mysteries everywhere from the Northern border of Mexico to the southern tip of Argentina and all across the Caribbean Islands.

My name is Andrew, and I want to help reconnect people with Latin American history, folklore and culture while introducing it to others who might not know these stories, you know, so everyone knows a little more of what makes up our cultural DNA….

Now let's take a little trip down to Central America, and if you haven't already make sure to suscribe, follow and share the podcast!

In 1974, the quiet town of Matagalpa in north-central Nicaragua became gripped by a tale that blurred the line between folklore and reality. It started on a humid evening as Don Julián Estrada, a seasoned farmer known for his no-nonsense attitude, made his way home from his fields, when he encountered a creature many believed to be a myth…

Friend, welcome to The Mysteries of Latin America, where I explore the myths, legends, history and unsolved mysteries everywhere from the Northern border of Mexico to the southern tip of Argentina and all across the Caribbean Islands.

My name is Andrew, and I want to help reconnect people with Latin American history, folklore and culture while introducing it to others who might not know these stories, you know, so everyone knows a little more of what makes up our cultural DNA….

Now let's take a little trip down to Central America, and if you haven't already make sure to suscribe, follow and share the podcast!