Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez

Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez is a fire station in Mexico City, Central Mexico which is located on Prolongación 16 de Septiembre. Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez is situated nearby to the police station Depósito Vehicular Xochimilco, as well as near Vaso Regulador San Lucas Xochimanca.

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Type: Fire station
Description: fire station in Mexico City
Also known as: “Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez station” and “Estación de Bomberos Xochimilco”
Address: Prolongación 16 de Septiembre, Ciudad de México, 16090

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Island of the Dolls and Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco.

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 3 km northeast of Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez.

Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco

Church

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Chapel of San Juan Bautista, Xochimilco is a church, which is situated 1½ km north of Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez.

Restaurante Los Manantiales

Building

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Restaurante Los Manantiales is a building, which is situated 1½ km east of Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Xochimilco and San Gregorio Atlapulco.

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.

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 5 km east of Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez.

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 Comandante Ignacio Ponce de León Méndez.