Colonia Rinconada Coapa 1a. Sección

Colonia Rinconada Coapa 1a. Sección is a neighborhood in Mexico City, Central Mexico. Colonia Rinconada Coapa 1a. Sección is situated nearby to the neighborhood Colonia Magisterial, as well as near Cuemanco.

Places of Interest

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

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 3 km southeast of Colonia Rinconada Coapa 1a. Sección.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco

University

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco is an university.

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 Xochimilco and Pueblo Culhuacán.

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.

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 5 km north of Colonia Rinconada Coapa 1a. Sección.