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amongst the island. So, what’s the reason for all the creepy, old
dolls? Well, it all starts with the history of the island. In 1950, a
man named Julian Santana Barrera moved onto the island. There
floating down the canal towards him. In honor and respect for
the little girl, he had hung the doll on a tree. He had been
haunted by the ghost of the little girl and had hung up more
dolls to keep her spirit happy. Soon they were all over the island.
In 2001 Julian had died of a heart attack, being found in the same
spot the girl had died. Now visitors can come to the island and bring
dolls and hang them on trees. Some even say they can see the
dolls watching them. Beware, though it’s said that if you take a
doll from the island, you’ll be cursed. None of the dolls are named
except for one. Her name is Augustina and she wears glasses and a
turquoise dress. She was one of Julian’s favorites and is said to have
and would protect him. Augustina would even walk around the
offerings for her. It costs $100 in USD (2,000 pesos) to get a boat ride
to Isla de las Munecas and the entry fee is $2.34 USD (40 pesos). To
because there is a fake one on google maps and many people will
scam you for your money and take you to the fake one. The address