Island of the Dolls: The Story Behind Mexico’s Haunted Island
Why would someone spend decades hanging dolls from the trees?
Deep in the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City sits the Island of the Dolls, also known as La Isla de las Muñecas. Its unsettling collection is tied to Julián Santana Barrera and a legend about a drowned girl, a doll found in the water, and a spirit he reportedly hoped to appease.
On this episode of Macabre Mondays, Alé tells Tom the story behind the island, how the collection grew, and what caretakers and visitors say they’ve experienced there. From whispers among the trees to reports of a woman crying at night, we explore the…
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