El Botiquín de la 26

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached El Botiquín de la 26, he swore he heard laughter coming from inside—a soft, tinkling sound like wind chimes on a summer breeze. Curious, the driver cracked open the door ever so slightly. Inside, he saw an old pharmacist mixing herbs with a gentle smile, while next to him stood a small, mischievous-looking parrot chirping along in time to the music. ‘I think it’s just the señorita’s pet,’ whispered the delivery man to himself, relieved and amused.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached El Botiquín de la 26, he heard an old man whispering, ‘Finally, someone who understands my secret!’ Curious, the driver turned around and saw only an empty street. The next day, everyone in the neighborhood noticed that the pharmacist had finally retired after twenty-six years—leaving behind his mysterious habit of late-night conversations.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached El Botiquín de la 26, he heard someone whispering, ‘¡Corra! ¡La farmacia anda!’ Curious, the driver peeked inside and saw only an old pharmacist dozing off behind the counter. ‘Probably just another late-night dream,’ thought the driver, shaking his head. As he left, he overheard the pharmacist mutter, ‘¡Vaya con Dios, loco!’ The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood laughed when they saw the delivery truck’s windshield plastered with a giant sticker reading, ‘El Botiquín de la 26 is open for business.’

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached El Botiquín de la 26, he heard an unusual commotion inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small child giggling hysterically while holding a bottle of what looked like ordinary cough syrup. The delivery driver knocked on the door gently, but no one answered. As he turned around, he noticed another bottle flying out from behind the counter—this time aimed directly at him! Startled, he ducked just in time, and the bottle clattered harmlessly against the wall. Turning back, he found everyone else laughing so hard they could barely stand up. It seemed that someone had accidentally swapped the labels on the bottles.