27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina

27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina is a military installation in Mexico City, Central Mexico. 27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina is situated nearby to the sports venue Hangares de remo y canotaje, as well as near the marketplace Mercado de Plantas y Flores Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Island of the Dolls and Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad 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 southeast of 27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina.

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco

University

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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco is an university, which is situated 1¼ km north of 27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina.

Alameda del sur

Park

Photo: Germán Torreblanca, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Alameda del sur is a park, which is situated 2½ km northwest of 27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Xochimilco and Pueblo Culhuacán.

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.

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 5 km north of 27º Batallón de Infantería de Marina.