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The Island of the Dolls Has a Murky and Terrifying History - This isn't the secret lair of a serial killer - it's a typically creepy scene from Mexico City’s Isla de las Muñecas (Island of the Dolls). The Island of the Dolls is home to hundreds of decaying, mouldy and broken toys, which were fished from the ancient canals of Xochimilco to appease the angry spirit of a girl who drowned nearby. For the full story on the Island of the Dolls, and to see dozens of gruesome photos, check out my alternative travel blog – link in bio. The Island of the Dolls (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 a popular tourist attraction due to dolls of various styles and colors being found throughout the island. They were originally placed by the former owner of the island, Julián Santana Barrera, who died from a heart attack in 2001. He believed that dolls helped to chase away the spi