Dieciocho

Places of Interest

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 2½ km east of Dieciocho.

Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco

Church

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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, which is situated 3 km north of Dieciocho.

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Xochimilco

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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.

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.

Pueblo Culhuacán

Quarter

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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 7 km north of Dieciocho.

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