El Mirador

El Mirador is a locality in Mexico City, Central Mexico and has an elevation of 2,238 metres. El Mirador is situated nearby to the locality Haciendas de Coyoacán, as well as near Villa Quietud.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco and Island of the Dolls.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco

University

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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco is an university.

Island of the Dolls

Islet

Photo: esparta, CC BY 2.0.

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 southeast of El Mirador.

Alameda del sur

Park

Photo: Germán Torreblanca, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Alameda del sur is a park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pueblo Culhuacán and Xochimilco.

Pueblo Culhuacán

Quarter

Photo: Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Pueblo Culhuacán is an officially designated neighborhood of the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City, which used to be a major pre-Hispanic city. Ancient Culhuacán was founded around 600 CE and the site has been continuously occupied since. Pueblo Culhuacán is situated 4 km north of El Mirador.

Xochimilco

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.

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.

Colonia de La Candelaria

Quarter

Photo: Betoqa, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Colonia de La Candelaria is a quarter, which is situated 5 km northwest of El Mirador.

El Mirador

Type: Locality
Location: Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico, North America
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Latitude

19.30241° or 19° 18′ 9″ north

Longitude

-99.10908° or 99° 6′ 33″ west

Elevation

2,238 metres (7,343 feet)

Open location code

76F28V2R+X9

GeoNames ID

11562663

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“El Mirador” goes by many names.

Spanish: “El Mirador”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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