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