Salem attracts over 100,000 witch - hunting tourists around Christmas . Thousands of witch - hunting revelers gather in the German capital on Walpurgisnacht . Though it may seem witches have since been relegated to the history books and costume shops , there are still many places in the world that treat magic as serious business , no matter the time of year . In Le Paz , Bolivia , tourists can purchase spell ingredients at the local witch market . Guadalajara , Mexico hosts the annual World Congress of Witches .
Salem attracts over 100,000 witch - hunting tourists around Christmas . Thousands of witch - hunting revelers gather in the German capital on Walpurgisnacht . In Le Paz , Bolivia , tourists can purchase spell ingredients at the local witch market . Guadalajara , Mexico hosts the annual World Congress of Witches .