Five fascinating Puerto Rican myths and superstitions you should know

The beautiful island of Puerto Rico is known for many things. Its history is steeped in myths and superstitions. From the first inhabitants, the Taino, to the New World, and the influx of slaves from Africa, there are certainly some folklores about the island nation.

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States and has always been an ideal destination for fun-loving tourists who want to experience diversity and rich cultural celebrations.

There are also many ghost tales about pirates and demons who roam the island after dark guarding their gold and looting. In recent times, some Puerto Rican writers have been trying to piece together the history of their people and have penned down several folk tales.

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Here are five intriguing myths and superstitions of Puerto Rico.