Alcanfores

Alcanfores is a locality in Xochimilco, Mexico City and has about 62 residents and an elevation of 2,411 metres. Alcanfores is situated nearby to the hamlet Tizilingo, as well as near Tipipili.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Museo Arqueológico de Xochimilco and Island of the Dolls.

Museo Arqueológico de Xochimilco

Museum

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Museo Arqueológico de Xochimilco is a museum.

Island of the Dolls

Islet

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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. Island of the Dolls is situated 4 km north of Alcanfores.

Restaurante Los Manantiales

Building

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Restaurante Los Manantiales is a building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Gregorio Atlapulco and San Pedro Atocpan.

San Gregorio Atlapulco

Quarter

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San Gregorio Atlapulco is a neighbourhood located in the borough of Xochimilco in Mexico City, Mexico. San Gregorio Atlapulco is situated 3½ km northeast of Alcanfores.

San Pedro Atocpan

Village

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San Pedro Atocpan is one of the communities that make up the borough of Milpa Alta in Mexico City. This location is known for the preparation of mole sauce, which employs over 90% of the community and provides almost all of the sauce that is eaten in Mexico City. San Pedro Atocpan is situated 5 km southeast of Alcanfores.

San Miguel Topilejo

Town

San Miguel Topilejo is a community in the borough of Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico. It is one of the eight original villages in Tlalpan. The San Miguel Arcángel temple is in this community. San Miguel Topilejo is situated 7 km southwest of Alcanfores.

Alcanfores

Type: Locality with 62 residents
Location: Xochimilco, Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico, North America
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Latitude

19.23722° or 19° 14′ 14″ north

Longitude

-99.08417° or 99° 5′ 3″ west

Population

Elevation

2,411 metres (7,910 feet)

Open location code

76F26WP8+V8

GeoNames ID

8887537

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