Jardín Zapata

Jardín Zapata is a garden in Mexico City, Central Mexico. Jardín Zapata is situated nearby to the university Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco, as well as near the police station UAM Xochimilco.

Places of Interest Nearby

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

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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 4 km southeast of Jardín Zapata.

Alameda del sur

Park

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Alameda del sur is a park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pueblo Culhuacán and Xochimilco.

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 4 km north of Jardín Zapata.

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.