41 Most Haunted Travel Destinations For Brave Adventurers

6. Island of the Dolls, Mexico

South of Mexico City lies Isla de las Muñecas, or the Island of the Dolls, a haunting destination that both fascinates and terrifies visitors. This small island in the Xochimilco canals is adorned with hundreds of weathered and decaying dolls hanging from trees and structures. The dolls were placed there by the island’s former caretaker, Don Julián Santana Barrera, who believed they would appease the spirit of a young girl who drowned nearby. Don Julián’s obsession began when he found the girl’s body in the canal. Soon after, he discovered a doll floating in the water and hung it on a tree as a sign of respect. Over the years, he added more dolls, claiming to hear whispers and footsteps he believed belonged to the girl’s spirit. The eerie display grew, and so did the island’s reputation as a haunted site. Don Julián himself died under mysterious circumstances in 2001, in the same spot where he claimed to have found the girl.