The legend of Aguapomo in Mazatlan

Every place has amazing legends or myths that are also a bit strange.

The Sinaloa port is no exception, and Mazatlan has many legends. However, today we want to highlight the legend of the aguapomo (water fountain) in Mazatlan.

A legend that even some hotel visitors in Mazatlan have heard about, generating a great morbid curiosity due to the myth surrounding this entire historical context.

It is said that this legend takes place in the Urias Marsh, a site surrounded by this amazing marine history, a tranquil place for fishing, but also a place of intrigue for its visitors.

This legend is said to have begun to resonate among the community's residents during the 1990s, and various versions circulate around it, all of which speak of a strange animal or an astonishing sea monster.

The version of this legend most widely shared by the local population tells of a strange species appearing every few years, which generates great uncertainty, fear, and curiosity to learn more about this creature.

But what species is known as the aguapomo in the myth? According to legend, the sea monster observed by some inhabitants was a gigantic serpent with the body of a gas tank, a single eye, and horns. It is also said that its song hypnotizes you and then traps you in the water.

It is said that some inhabitants had said it was a creature that came directly from hell, others believed it had emerged from the earth, and others said it had emerged from the very depths of the mangroves.

The name given to this creature, the aguapomo, came precisely from the round body of this serpent, which refers to an enormous water bottle, hence the name of this sea creature.

An excellent option to learn more about Mazatlan's legends is to stay in hotels on the beach in Mazatlan so you can spend amazing nights in the pearl of the Pacific.