Hotel Rivera
Published by Aaron Perez 1/5/2026 Nestled in the bustling border city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across from El Paso, Texas, stands the skeletal remains of what was once a symbol of luxury and leisure: the Hotel Riviera. Located on Paseo Triunfo de la República, next to the site of the former Monumental Bullring, this abandoned structure has become a magnet for urban explorers, ghost hunters, and locals whispering tales of tragedy. Today, it's a crumbling relic surrounded by modern conveniences like a Walmart and a Starbucks, but its past is anything but ordinary. What started as a glamorous retreat in the 1950s ended in horror, leading to decades of abandonment and rumors of a curse that keeps it eternally forsaken. In the 1950s, the Hotel Riviera was the epitome of border-town elegance. It wasn't just a hotel; it was a full-fledged recreational center, complete with sparkling pools, lush palm trees, and manicured gardens that served as an oa...