Extremadura Insurgentes | |
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 Parque Hundido, landmark of Extremadura Insurgentes | |
 Location of Extremadura Insurgentes (in red) within Benito Juárez borough | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| City |  Mexico City |
| Borough | Benito Juárez |
| Postal code | 03740 |
Colonia Extremadura Insurgentes, or simply Extremadura Insurgentes, is a neighborhood located in southwest Mexico City, famous for being home to Parque Hundido.
Colonia Extremadura Insurgentes is located in the Benito Juárez borough of Mexico City.
The neighborhood is bordered by: [1] [2]
Extremadura Insurgentes is a mainly residential neighborhood, relatively calm, despite bordering crowded Avenida de los Insurgentes Sur. The colonia has some small commerces such as restaurants, beauty parlors and grocery stores.
One of Mexico City's most important public parks, Parque Hundido is located in the area.
The area is served by the Mexico City Metrobús and EcoBici bikeshare. Although not located inside the neighborhood limits, Insurgentes Sur metro station is within walking distance.
Metrobús stations
Félix Cuevas.
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