meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Horror Story: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Hauntings

Blood on the Main Square: Horrors of Cusco’s Haunted Streets

Horror Story: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Hauntings

Horror Stories

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.6668 Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In this eerie exploration of Cusco, Peru, we delve into the city’s rich history, uncovering both its cultural significance and its darker, more sinister side. As tourists flock to enjoy the city’s vibrant festivals, few know the blood-soaked past that lingers in its plazas and streets. From the tragic story of Túpac Amaru II to the mysterious hand reaching from a haunted cemetery, this guided night tour weaves through stories of death, betrayal, and the paranormal, revealing that even the most beautiful cities can harbor unspeakable horrors.
You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov
You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.
Find out more about Horror Story on HorrorStory.com

Join our community:
Youtube.com/scarystorypodcast
Facebook.com/scarypod
Instagram.com/scarypod
 
Visit and join our newsletter for more:
Scary.fm

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

It's the cold night of June 16th.

0:05.0

That's because it's five days before South America's winter solstice.

0:09.0

Tonight, we're walking the streets of Kusko, Peru, the old capital of the Inca Empire.

0:15.0

The city is 11,000 feet above sea level, so it's no wonder that it's barely above freezing. Of course,

0:23.3

it's the perfect weather for a ghost tour. Our meeting spot is the Plaza de Armas, the main

0:30.6

square in Kusco. The square is pretty busy tonight. June as a whole is a busy month for the city.

0:37.0

There are parades almost every

0:38.3

day leading up to June 24th. That's when the people of Kusko celebrate Inti Raimi, a festival of

0:45.0

the Inca sun god, Inti. And it's why the city is packed with people. No other place is more active

0:51.3

than the main square. Earlier today, the Plaza of Armas was flooded with people watching

0:56.7

and participating in the Desphile of Allegoryas,

0:59.7

a parade put on by the universities of Kusko.

1:03.3

There are other annual parades put on by elementary and middle schools.

1:07.4

There are also concerts and rituals.

1:09.6

There's even a parade of dogs. But, past these happy festivals,

1:15.2

parades, and celebrations, you'll find historical tragedies and unexplained mysteries all over Kusko.

1:22.8

In the alleyways and shadowy corners, even in the heart of the city, in the middle of the beating

1:28.5

drum and pounding feet.

1:31.0

You look too closely and you'll never be able to see the city the same way again.

1:38.0

As many of you know, I've spent a lot of time in Kusko, Peru, and for today's episode we

1:42.7

have a special tour. Kusko, Peru. And for today's episode, we have a special tour. Kusko at night.

1:48.4

My name is Edwin. And here's a horror story.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Horror Stories, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Horror Stories and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.