Guatemalan Ghost Stories
Updated on October 6, 2025 by Meg Pier
Guatemalan ghost stories of mythical evil spirits and creatures are part of the folk culture and have been passed down for generations.
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Have you ever heard of “el wim” (not sure if that’s how it is spelled)? I lived in the surrounding areas of Retalhuleu for 2 years and that was the most common ghost story I heard besides la Llorona. I heard stories from friends and colleagues who had been visited by el wim that it is a shadowy shapeshifter-type spirit that can often takes the form of a cat or dog. One of my friends said it landed on his tin roof and walked in the shape of a cross all night until he saw it jump off the roof. I have not heard or seen anything about this spirit on the internet, but I have been intrigued by it ever since my experiences in Guatemala. Please email me if you find any information on it!
Hi Brady! I have not heard of “El Wim” but I will check in with Oscar the author and see if he has! Watch this space! Sounds spooky!
Do you know the story of John Sosa ?
Supposed to be a ghost who haunts the highways of Guate….