Haunted Places in Brazil (8)

Explore 8 verified haunted places in Brazil — castles, hotels, churches, ruins and more. Every location includes its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

• Edifício Joelma
  São Paulo · Scare 5/5
  The 1974 fire killed 189 people — and before that, the "Well Murders" of the 1940s.
• Vale do Anhangabaú
  São Paulo · Scare 4/5
  "Devil's River" in Tupi — São Paulo's central valley linked to suicide and the suffering of the indigenous population.
• Igreja N.S. das Dores
  Porto Alegre · Scare 3/5
  Porto Alegre's "Church of Sorrows" — the most classic Brazilian ghost story of the head in the tower.
• Castelinho do Flamengo
  Rio de Janeiro · Scare 3/5
  Rio's 'little castle' — a manor built in 1916 with reports of paranormal activity.
• Bairro da Liberdade
  São Paulo · Scare 3/5
  São Paulo's Japanese quarter — built on an old gallows and execution site.
• Edifício Martinelli
  São Paulo · Scare 3/5
  São Paulo's first skyscraper (1929) — Italian workers' ghosts are said to wander the tower.
• Arco do Telles
  Rio de Janeiro · Scare 3/5
  Historic alley in central Rio — legends of "Donna Branca" and the suffering of colonial times.
• Chaco Canyon Ship (Legend)
  Mato Grosso · Scare 3/5
  Legend of a ghost ship in the wetlands of Mato Grosso — seen by river people during the full moon.

FAQ

How many haunted places are there in Brazil?

Haunted Places lists 8 verified haunted locations in Brazil, each with its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

What are the most haunted places in Brazil?

Among the most notable in Brazil: Edifício Joelma, Vale do Anhangabaú, Igreja N.S. das Dores.

What is the scariest haunted place in Brazil?

Edifício Joelma ranks among the scariest in Brazil, rated 5/5 on our scare scale.

Can you stay overnight at haunted places in Brazil?

Most haunted places in Brazil are public sites you can visit; a few are hotels or inns where you can stay overnight.

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