The tiny chinampa is mostly undeveloped. There's no electricity or running water, and concrete constructions are forbidden. Instead, there are a number of primitive wooden buildings that house shops. Inside, the structures are clad with dolls – they're mounted on the walls and hang from the ceilings.

Don Julián passed away in 2001, near the spot where the young girl reportedly died. Today, Isla de las Muñecas is open to the public and holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of haunted dolls.

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