El Cucuy is just the tip of the iceberg.

El Cucuy

Often compared to the Boogeyman, el Cucuy (aka Coco, Cuco, Coca, Cuca) kidnaps misbehaving children and eats them.

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El Sacomán

Sometimes told instead of el Cucuy, el Sacomán is a mean, ugly, old man that also goes after misbehaving children. Depending on where you hear this legend, he either eats or sells the children he collects in a sack on his back. He's also known as el Roba Chicos, el Hombre del Saco, and el Hombre del Costal.

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Los Cadejos

They're two spirits that take the form of a shaggy dog with red eyes and goat hooves. Depending on the fur color (either white or black), they're said to bring protection or death to travelers. Although it is possible to kill them, many that try to end up dying. They can also make you go insane if you try to speak to them or turn your back to them.

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El Silbón

He's the ghost of a man who killed his father and disemboweled his wife, that was cursed by his grandfather to carry his father’s bones for eternity. He is known for his whistle that can serve as a warning. You're safe if the whistle sounds close by, but if it sounds far away, then you're in danger. His incredibly tall and thin bony figure can often be seen wearing a straw hat and sitting with his knees up.

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