If we remember the legend of La Llorona del Faro Viejo de Guerrero Negro, it’s paradoxical to think that lighthouses exist for maritime safety. Navigators use them as a point of reference on the darkest of nights to move safely and avoid accidents. However, locals tell a different story.
The abandoned lighthouse of Guerrero Negro, along with others, holds symbolic significance and is now the subject of one of the town’s myths. Apart from its original function as a navigational aid, it has also become a popular tourist attraction.
Legend has it that on nights when the moon is full, you can hear the wail of a woman crying inconsolably near the lighthouse. Ancient fishermen have narrated that it is the nightly home of a lady dressed entirely in white with long black hair. This woman was a single mother, and on the night of a full moon, her son was swept by a strong current into the sea, from where he never returned.
Upon hearing the tragic news, the woman was consumed by grief and despair to the point of madness. It is said that her spirit now roams near the lighthouse, lamenting the loss. Her sorrowful weeping blends with the sound of the wind and waves.
Some residents say they have seen the specter of Llorona del Faro Viejo on full moon nights, wandering along the shore in her white dress drenched in seawater. This story has been passed down from generation to generation and has become part of the local folklore of Guerrero Negro.
With its natural and cultural richness, Guerrero Negro offers an exciting mix of traditional Mexican and modern mythology, such as the Vizcaíno Monster, the Desert Aliens, or the Phantom Whaler. But beyond its fantastic stories, the Llorona del Faro Viejo legend also invites us to reflect on fear, hope, the unknown, and the inexplicable.
