Xochimilco Borough
Xochimilco is to the south of Mexico City, and gives a glimpse at the effects of rushed urbanization over the years. It's a great place for tourists. Together with the historical center of Mexico City it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Places of Interest
Highlights include Island of the Dolls and Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco.
Island of the Dolls
Islet
The Island of the Dolls is a chinampa of the Laguna de Tequila located in the channels of Xochimilco, south of the center of Mexico City, Mexico. A multitude of dolls of various styles and colors can be found throughout the island.
Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco
Church
Photo: LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco is a church.
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco
University
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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco is an university.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tlalpan and San Andrés Totoltepec.
Tlalpan
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Tlalpan and Pedregal is a district of Mexico City. Tlalpan is best known as the location of most hospitals in Mexico City and most natural parks. Pedregal is a wealthy residential area built on top of, and using lava rock from, the Xitle volcano.
San Andrés Totoltepec
Quarter
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San Andrés Totoltepec is a community in the borough of Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico. The name contains the Nahuatl elements totol and tepetl. Peterson Schools has its Tlalpan campus in San Andrés Totoltepec. San Andrés Totoltepec is situated 6 km southwest of Xochimilco Borough.
Xochimilco Borough
- Also known as: “Xochimilco”
- Location: Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico, North America
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Latitude
19.2776° or 19° 16′ 39″ northLongitude
-99.1159° or 99° 6′ 57″ westElevation
2,238 metres (7,343 feet)Open location code
76F27VHM+2JGeoNames ID
8379481
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In Other Languages
“Xochimilco Borough” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Delegación Xochimilco”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Dieciocho and Toltenco.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pista Olímpica de Remo y Canotaje and Cuemanco.
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