Doll island

Island of the Dolls, Mexico: In something out a horror movie, you'll find an abandoned island in Xochimilco, Mexico, with dolls hanging from just about every tree. The Isla de las Muñecas is only accessible by boat, and started after a now-deceased man began collecting the toys to ward off evil spirits. If you dare to visit, be warned—it's believed to be haunted.

Sure, we all know that creepy old haunted house in the neighborhood, that one street all the kids avoid, the friend’s attic nobody ever, ever dares explore.

Isla de la munecas

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