Meet the ghosts from ancient Latin American tales in Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 in Universal Studios Hollywood.
Editor’s Note: This house, and by extension this guide, contains some references to harming children. Viewer discretion is advised.
Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America
The first “Monstruos” house debuted at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023, featuring “The Monsters of Latin America” — La Lechuza, Tlahuelpuchi, and El Silbón. “Monstruos 2” featured “The Nightmares of Latin America,” El Charro, El Cadejo, and El Cucuy. “Monstruos” eventually made its way to Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 33.
This year, the third iteration of Monstruos is focused on ghosts and has a new trio of legendary figures:
One wails. One bites. One beguiles. La Llorona, La Muelona, and La Siguanaba await in the dark. Three legends La Muerte wants you to meet, but you’ll wish you never did.
Guests entering the house through an overgrown cemetery prepare to hear terrifying and monstrous tales, much like an Abuelito would tell to “scare children into behaving.”
Muerte, an original character created for Monstruos, welcomes guests as they enter the house. For this year’s house, he asks guests if they are afraid of the dark.
More background for the house was revealed as part of an interview with the Universal Creative Team:
“Muerte is the only original character we created for the [Monstruos series],” says Universal Studios Hollywood creative director and executive producer John Murdy. “He’s the grave digger and caretaker of this place. He’s setting up the story for our guests as they’re waiting in line.”
Moving into the house, the first ghost encountered is La Muelona, known for having large teeth or fangs
Universal described La Muelona as someone with many different origin stories.
Some say she was cursed by her husband, who found out about her many infidelities. Others claim she was a witch who chose her own fate. Whatever her origin may be, one thing is agreed upon: La Muelona takes on the appearance of a gorgeous young woman in order to seduce unfaithful men. Once the men have followed her into the forest, La Muelona will produce her large, terrifying teeth and eat them alive!
The next ghost that guests encounter is La Siguanaba. She is described as having the head of a horse, but it remains hidden behind her long hair until she successfully lures an unsuspecting victim.
The story of La Siguanaba is one told throughout Mexico and Central America, with her name rooted in the indigenous languages of Mesoamerica. She usually appears to men, naked and beautiful, her face hidden behind her long, dark hair. Once she has lured men into the forests, she will finally expose her face, revealing the rotted head of a horse.
Men are said to die of fright or go insane after encountering La Siguanaba.
The next section of the house focuses on La Llorona, one of the most well-known Latin American legends. She has made several appearances in past HHN mazes.
When she finds out her husband is unfaithful, she drowns her children in a river in a blind fit of rage. After realizing what she’s done, she becomes consumed with remorse and regret. She spends the rest of eternity wandering the earth, crying, “¡Ay, mis hijos! Oh, my children!”
In the house, anyone who encounters La Llorona or hears her wails echoing throughout the night are in danger. There’s no knowing when or where La Llorona will strike. She’ll drag you to your death as she once dragged her own children down to the river.
The figure emerges in several sections of the house, snatching people from their beds.
A jump scare version of the figure is revealed near the end of the house as well.
Upon exiting, Muerte and his pet cat, Oscura, treat guests to a few more interactions with the ghosts of Monstruos 3.
Watch our full walk-through POV below:
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