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The Island of the Dolls (Spanish: La Isla de las Muñecas) is a chinampa of the Laguna de Tequila located in the channels of Xochimilco, south of the center of Mexico City, Mexico. It is notable for the multitude of dolls of various styles and colors that can be found throughout the island.
Oct 30, 2021 · Deep in the heart of the canals of Xochimilco — Mexico City’s last vestige of the Aztecs — is one of the world’s most haunted and tragic locations: the Island of the Dolls.
Sep 23, 2022 · Learn the origin and history of the Island of the Dolls, where thousands of dolls are hung on trees and buildings as a memorial for drowned girls. Find out how to visit this spooky attraction by boat and what to expect from the haunting atmosphere.
Oct 31, 2019 · Learn the story of Don Julian Santana Barrera, who spent 50 years hanging dolls on an island after finding a drowned girl. Discover the truth behind this macabre attraction and its connection to Día de los Muertos.
May 19, 2022 · Human nature being what it is, it looks like some locals have taken to forging their own dead doll islands to snag unwary travelers. The easiest way to spot fakes? They're right next to the canal-side, while the original takes over an hour to reach.
Nov 16, 2020 · La Isla de las Muñecas, aka the Island of the Dolls, is a haunting place near Mexico City where hundreds of decomposing dolls hang eerily in the trees. Take a look inside. The island's caretaker hung the first doll after finding a drowned young girl in the canal.
Oct 26, 2022 · One such chinampa, deep in the heart of Xochimilco, houses a few small huts, outnumbered by thousands of mutilated, decaying dolls. The aptly named Island of the Dolls, or La Isla de las Muñecas, is home to the world’s largest collection of haunted dolls.
