The Mysteries of Latin America Podcast

I Ate My Teammate: A Survival Story in the Andes

The survivors cut the flesh off the dead “amid much torment and soul-searching,” and laying the thin strips of frozen flesh aside on a piece of sheet metal, each of them finally consumed their piece when they could bear to.
This is what one of the survivors of one of the most unbelievable survival tales told, many years after it happened.
Today he’s a doctor, but back then he was just a med student and rugby player on his way to a tournament. While flying over the Andes in bitter cold weather, the plane he and 44 other passengers were flying in crashed into the mountains.
And this is where our story begins.
Welcome to the Mysteries of Latin America podcast, where we tell the whole world about the myths, legends and mysteries that happen in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean. If you haven’t already, considering subscribing to the podcast wherever you’re streaming it today.
My name is Andrew Colón and in this episode, I tell a story that has stayed with me ever since I was a little kid and first heard it.

Selena: Exploring Her Tragic Death

In this episode we look at the untimely death of the Selena Quintanilla, who the world simply knew as Selena.
My name is Andrew Colón. Join me as we navigate the twists and turns of Selena's complex story, exploring financial motives, professional jealousies, government cover-up allegations, and some interesting conspiracy theories that surround her death, including one that she’s still alive today.  Definitely stick around for that…
Welcome to "the Mysteries of Latin America podcast," where we explore the myths, legends and surreal stories that happen in the Latin American cultures in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean for people all over the world.
I invite you to subscribe and follow the podcast wherever you’re listening to it, and I thank you for spending a little of your precious time with us.
 
 

LOST AND FOUND!THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF ANTON PILIPA

This podcast features a story involving mental illness. Listener discretion is advised, and if you or someone you know is experiencing mental health challenges, please seek assistance from a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.
 
In 2017 a 39 year old Toronto man was back home, after he was found wandering, barefoot near the Amazon rainforest in Northern Brazil after having disappeared for 5 years, and his loved ones thought he was dead. Much of how he got there is a mystery, but what we do know is he largely WALKED most of the way…
Imagine vanishing without a trace, leaving everyone lost in a desperate search for answers. Anton Pilipa's story takes us on a rollercoaster of mystery and survival as he inexplicably disappeared, embarking on an incredible journey that spanned continents. This isn't just a tale of a man gone missing; it's a story of resilience, unimaginable challenges, and a miraculous return that will leave you questioning the boundaries of human endurance and might just reinforce your faith in humanity.
 

SEARCHING FOR EL DORADO: THE LOST CITY OF ”Z”

The Lost City of El Dorado, also known simply as Z, has captivated the imaginations of explorers, historians, and adventurers for centuries.
This elusive city, shrouded in mystery, lies somewhere, still asleep, deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest,  and its existence is still debated among scholars and explorers.
The quest to find this mythical city has been marked by tragedy, discovery, and continuous speculation.
Hosted by Andrew Colón, this podcast dives into the history, exploration, and new light  shining on the Lost City of Z, pulling back the veil on a generations-old enigma.

CHASING BIGFOOT IN LATIN AMERICA: THE SISIMITE

In the dense rainforests from Mexico to Brazil, a legendary creature has captured the imaginations of indigenous tribes and curious explorers alike: they call it the Sisimite. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, maybe this one does: Bigfoot.
 
Stories of a Bigfoot, Sasquatch or Yeti creature aren’t limited to North America or Asia. These creatures are thought to inhabit the heart of the Mexican, Central American and South American wilderness too, and their stories have been passed down for thousands of years.
I’m Andrew Colón, from the Mysteries of Latin America podcast, where we explore the myths, legends and mysteries of North, Central, South American and the Caribbean…telling stories of legendary creatures, mythological beings, extraterrestrial phenomena, and surreal stories that could only happen in Latin America. In our next episode, we’ll take you into the mysteries surrounding the elusive creature known as the Sisimite.

GHOSTS: THE 6 MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN LATIN AMERICA

In Latin America we’re very close to the time of year when the souls of the dearly departed revisit the Earth, and we have celebrations like Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead, and All Saint’s and All Souls days.
But What about the not-so dearly departed? In this episode of the Mysteries of Latin America podcast, we’ll tell you the stories of the 6 most haunted places in Latin America…
Our tour of the most haunted places in Latin America takes us to Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, Argentina, Puerto Rico and Peru and a special stop here in Mexico with some very eerie twists where you’ll hear stories about headless ghosts, cursed buildings, a haunted subway line and more.
 

THE TRUTH ABOUT MEXICO’S DAY OF THE DEAD

In the last few years, around Halloween time you’ll see them, people making their faces up to look like colorful skull characters straight out of a Disney movie.
 
But do you know what your face makeup means? Is it part of a holiday as creepy and morbid as some people would make it out to be, or is there more to the story? This is the season of Dia de Muertos in Mexico, which in English we know as the day of the Dead…
Friends, welcome to the Mysteries of Latin America Podcast. My name is Andrew Colón and in this very special edition of the Podcast, we’ll talk about what the Day of the Dead holiday is, it’s roots AND EVOLUTION, how it’s celebrated today in different regions of Mexico and different parts of the world, and just WHO those colorful skeleton characters are and where they come from...
Let’s raise some awareness and bury some myths, and tell the story of Dia de Muertos….the Mexican Day of the Dead….

Xochimilco: The Eerie Island of the Dolls

Many call it the Venice of Mexico, where you’ll float around on colorful boats, enjoying food, drink, music and a beautiful day out in the middle of one of the world’s largest cities.
This is Xochimilco, one of Mexico’s most iconic areas…
But it holds a dark secret.
Hear the creepy story of the Island of the Dolls on the latest episode of the Mystery of Latin America Podcast…

A Fashion Mogul Disappeared in the New Devil’s Triangle

Ten years ago, the head of one of the world’s premiere fashion houses disappeared while flying in a small over a set of picturesque islands off the coast of Venezuela.
But it hasn’t been the only plane to disappear there.
 
This week we will tell the true story of the disappearance of Vittorio Missoni, the leader of the Missoni fashion house of Milan. We’ll tell you what happened to him and his fellow travelers, the shock and confusion following his disappearance AND other mysterious disappearances in the same area that might lead you you to think that there is a new Devil’s Triangle in the Caribbean. Stay tuned friends, there may be some turbulence on this flight, so strap in, keep your tray tables in an upright position and make sure to subscribe and/or follow the Mysteries of Latin America podcast so you never miss an episode.
And now to this week’s story…

Alien Bodies Shown in Mexican Congress?

Mexico's most famous UFO expert  just made a startling statement about the presence of extraterrestrial life on Earth before the Mexican Congress, and this time he had more than photographs to prove his point.
Do we finally have physical proof of aliens on Earth or is it a publicity stunt and a man’s last grab at relevance?
Hello friends and welcome to the Mysteries of Latin America podcast. I’m your host Andrew Colón and this week we report on some very exciting and potentially world-altering UFO and extraterrestrial news happening right here in Mexico. We’ll talk about a very surprising announcement that was made in Mexico City, a shocking unveiling and a very unusual turn the whole story has taken.